CLAIRE Sweeney is taking a brief break from Coronation Street to film another television show – after revealing news of her new contract.
The actress – who plays Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap – has stepped away from the famous cobbles for a week to fly to Malta for a filming trip.
She is reprising her role as entertainment manager Beverley Carnell in Channel 5 murder mystery series The Good Ship Murder.
A source said: “Claire’s taking a short break from Corrie to film.
“It’s a matter of days and won’t affect anything on the cobbles. Everything has been arranged so there will be no on-screen disruption.”
It comes after Claire confirmed she had signed a new contract for Corrie to keep her in Weatherfield until at least next year.
She told Cheshire Life: “I’ve just signed my contract for another year in Corrie and I’m really happy to fully invest all my time and energy into Cassie and see what develops.
“I couldn’t be happier about the acting scenes I have done recently in Coronation Street with Dame Maureen Lipman in the Rovers, and with Alan Halsall and Jennie McAlpine in the Dobbs household.
“When I first came in to Corrie, I did a 14-page scene with Maureen while my character was in hospital. Playing opposite such a phenomenal actor was a dream come true.
“The writing and direction for that episode was amazing. That is definitely one of my highlights.”
The Good Ship Murder was recently renewed for two more series and a 2024 Christmas special.
It stars Shayne Ward as former detective turned cruise ship singer Jack Grayling and Catherine Tyldesley as First Officer Kate Woods.
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A Coronation Street spokeswoman has been contacted for comment.
