Coronation Street's original Adam Barlow looks different 21 years after soap debut
04.03.2022 - 01:45
/ ok.co.uk
A whopping 21 years after leaving the cobbles of ITV’s Coronation Street, the original face of Adam Barlow is completely unrecognisable. Viewers who have watched the soap for a long time may remember that the role of Ken Barlow’s grandson has changed over the years. Originally the role was played by Iain De Caestecker before being recast to Sam Robertson who currently stars as Adam.
Actor Iain, now 34, first appeared in the long-running soap when he was 14 years old. But after filming 54 episodes between 2001 and 2003, the Glaswegian performer was replaced by an older version of the character. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Speaking to Daily Record in 2009 about his time on Coronation Street, the star revealed that he was unaware of the legacy surrounding the well-loved soap.
“I was just a kid who landed a good part. I'd no idea it was watched by millions. I hadn't even seen Corrie,” he said.
Despite leaving the show, Iain has gone on to have an extremely successful career away from the streets of Weatherfield and even studied drama at Langside College in Glasgow. In fact, just 10 years after exiting the soap, the talented star received a nomination from BAFTA Scotland for Best Actor in the TV category thanks to his role in the miniseries Young James Herriot. And in 2013, he was nominated for Best Actor in the film category following his appearance in Not Another Happy Ending.
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