Watch out, Coronation Street. There is a new kid on the cobbles, and he is about to clash with a Weatherfield icon. Executive Producer Kate Brooks recently announced the arrival of Idris Nazir, played by Junade Khan, the cousin of Alya Nazir, portrayed by Sair Khan. All we know so far about this mysterious newcomer is that he oozes charm, is savvy, ruthless, not afraid to get his hands dirty, and he is going to have a thing with Leanne Battersby, played by Jane Danson. And possibly Tracy Barlow, played by Kate Ford, while he is at it. However, not everyone will like Idris as much as Leanne. Kate Brooks promised that while Idris may be a bit of a jack the lad, he is not without a darker side.
Idris Makes an Enemy on Day One
On his very first day on the cobbles, the new boy will have a happy reunion with his cousin Alya while getting on the wrong side of someone very dear to her heart: Adam Barlow, played by Sam Robertson, her boyfriend and employer at Barlow Legal Services. In upcoming scenes, Weatherfield's latest rogue comes to the rescue for Brody Michaelis, played by Ryan Mulvey, when he faces bullies at Speed Daal, earning a heroes' welcome from Alya and a trademark scowl from Adam. While Brody works a temp shift at Speed Daal, a group of rowdy business men cause trouble, dropping a plate of curry over Brody's trainers. Leanne is not happy. Suddenly, Idris appears, swiftly takes charge, demands cash for the trainers, and throws the men out.
Adam Takes an Instant Dislike
Alya pulls Idris in for a hug, and Leanne recognises him from her days with her ex-boyfriend Kal Nazir, played by Jimi Miistri. When Idris brags that he has bought a property agency in Manchester and Brody asks for a job, Adam takes an instant dislike to Idris. It is no secret that Adam has a vengeful streak and a tendency to hold grudges easily, just like Gary Windass, played by Mikey North, whom the manipulative lawyer has tried to send to prison on more than one occasion. The question is, is this just Adam being Adam, or is there more to Idris than meets the eye?
