Coronation Street’s Shayne Ward to audition for Hollywood films after departure from soap – and has his heart set on playing a baddie in Bond
CORRIE’s Shayne Ward is to audition for several Hollywood films after leaving the soap this year, The Sun’s Bizarre column can reveal.
The TV star, 33, hopes to achieve his dream of landing a role on the big screen and even has his sights set on playing a Bond baddie.
Shayne’s character Aidan Connor will be written out the soap in a storyline that is set to shock viewers when it reaches a conclusion this May.
A source close to Shayne revealed: “He has his heart set on starring in the next big British drama or possibly the baddie to Harry Styles’ Bond.
“Shayne will audition for film roles in LA which is something that always been an ambition of his.
“He isn’t going to stop singing either; Shayne believes that some of the best movie stars started off their careers as popstars.
“He’s hoping to follow in the footsteps of Jennifer Lopez and Harry who’s already making his mark in the film business.”
Spectre editor Lee Smith believes One Direction star Harry could be in with a chance of playing Bond in the future.
He said: “Harry could do it. If they wanted a younger Bond then why not? He has got it.”
And his comments this week have inspired Shayne to follow his dreams when he wraps up with Corrie.
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Singer Shayne, who won The X Factor in 2005, made his debut on the ITV soap three years ago, playing the cousin of Kym Marsh's character Michelle.
He’s since had several on-screen romances including with Maria Connor and Eva Price.
Last December girlfriend Sophie Austin, 33, who starred in Hollyoaks, gave birth to their daughter.