ITV Coronation Street star's chilling film role revealed ahead of soap exit

Emrhys Cooper will star in a horror film, due to be released next month

A Coronation Street villain has revealed a chilling new role ahead of his soap exit. Emrhys Cooper will star in a horror film, due to be released next month.

The actor, who plays manipulative cult leader Rowan Cunliffe, is expected to leave the ITV soap before the year is out, after his cunning character was charged with blackmail and fraud. But away from the Weatherfield cobbles, Emrhys has been working on something else.

The 39-year-old was "excited" to tell his Instagram followers about his latest role, which will see him star alongside Hocus Pocus star Doug Jones. Emrhys revealed the film was a remake of the 1922 classic silent film, Nosferatu, the Mirror reports.

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Sharing a trailer for the upcoming movie, Emrhys wrote: "I’m thrilled to FINALLY share our film Nosferatu: A Symphony of horror, a remake of the 1922 silent film is being released on 18 October. It’s been an incredible journey bringing this iconic tale back to life, and I couldn’t be more honoured to star alongside the legendary @actordougjones in this dark and haunting reimagining. Excited to share the official trailer."

Emrhys, who lived in the US before his stint on Corrie, has previously clocked up appearances in Desperate Housewives, Vanity and CSI: NY. He grew up in Totnes, Devon, with his 'hippy' parents Christopher and Raphaela.