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Hollyoaks star begins Corrie job

Fountain - "I'll probably be on screen some time mid-March"
Fountain - "I'll probably be on screen some time mid-March"

Former 'Hollyoaks' star Chris Fountain has completed his first day of filming on 'Coronation Street'.

Warning: spoiler alert!

STV reports that Fountain has been cast as Tommy Duckworth, the grandson of the late Vera and Jack.

He tweeted: "Great first day filming @itvcorrie first scene with @BrookeLVincent was good, I like 'Tommy' already!! (sic)."

Later, he added: "Thanks to everyone wishing me luck in my new job, it's much appreciated! I'll probably be on screen some time mid-March."

When Tommy arrives in Weatherfield he is unaware that Jack has died.

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