# Coronation Street casting updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coronation-street-casting-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-16T15:42:19.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The British soap opera Coronation Street has announced new casting additions involving former Hollyoaks actors. Jacob Roberts has joined the cast as DC Kit Green.

Nathan Sussex will portray Richie Parkinson, the cousin of Tim Metcalfe. This character is expected to trigger a major storyline involving Tim and his wife, Sally Webster, as they take in Richie’s daughter. Sussex indicated that Richie’s role is central to an unfolding murder investigation that may culminate in a significant narrative arc during the show’s Christmas episodes.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Nathan Sussex joins Coronation Street in murder investigation role

Actor Nathan Sussex joins Coronation Street as Richie Parkinson, a character central to a murder investigation that may culminate in a major Christmas storyline.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nathan-sussex-joins-coronation-street-in-murder-investigation-role

### 2026-07-31: Coronation Street adds former Hollyoaks star Jacob Roberts and introduces Tim Metcalfe's cousin

Coronation Street announced former Hollyoaks actor Jacob Roberts joining as DC Kit Green and cast Nathan Sussex as Tim Metcalfe's cousin Richie, sparking new storylines.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coronation-street-adds-former-hollyoaks-star-jacob-roberts-and-introduces-tim-metcalfes-cousin

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