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Corrie stars' daughter joins Waterloo Road

Scarlett Thomas (front row, second left, beside clapperboard) will play Izzy Charles
Scarlett Thomas (front row, second left, beside clapperboard) will play Izzy Charles

Scarlett Thomas, the daughter of Coronation Street stars Tina O'Brien (Sarah) and Ryan Thomas (Jason), has joined the reboot of BBC One's school drama Waterloo Road.

The youngster will play Izzy Charles, the daughter of former pupils Donte (Adam Thomas) and Chlo Charles (Katie Griffiths) in the new series.

Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas is Scarlett Thomas' uncle in real life.

They began filming on the series in Greater Manchester this week.

Former Coronation Street stars Angela Griffin, who played Corrie's Fiona; and Kym Marsh, who played Michelle in the ITV soap; are also part of the cast.

The new series will air later this year.

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