William Flanagan is best known for playing Joseph Brown in the ITV soap and he’s not the only famous face in his family
Coronation Street star William Flanagan has celebrated a fresh milestone on the cobbles. The young actor is best known for playing Joseph Brown in the ITV soap.
Viewers of the long-running show will know the character is the son of Chesney Brown and stepson of Gemma Winter-Brown. He has played the character since he was reintroduced in October 2017 with the role having previously been played by Lucca-Owen Warwick.
Some may know that he stars alongside his twin sister Isabella is best known for playing Hope, the daughter of Fiz and Tyrone Dobbs, in the show having joined herself back in August 2017, taking over the role from twins Faith and Nicole Holt, who made their final appearances the previous April.
Chris and Rachel Flanagan are the twins’ proud parents and are often sharing updates on social media about their soap star children, including eldest daughter Amelia who stars as April Windsor in Emmerdale.
In a recent post, it was revealed that William was celebrating a huge seven years on Corrie, with his parents proudly sharing pictures from over the years, including one from his early days as a cast member and a more recent snap of the young soap star in his fictional family home.
Alongside the post, a message read: “Seven years ago you stepped onto the cobbles for the first time Your work family @samaston93 @dolly_rose_campbell and @jane_hazlegrove are such a good bunch and I see how much you love your doing what you do. So proud of you @will.flanagan.official @coronationstreet.”
And fans were quick to respond with praise and support. @vickiowen0306 said: “Fantastic actor.” @hayleyluvsgarethgates commented: “Brilliant little actor.” @deborah1971p wrote: “He comes across as such a lovely lad and a brilliant actor along with both his sisters, their parents must be so proud.”
@stephgunther1 replied: “Happy Corrie-versarie Will! You are fantastic as Joseph.” @beckyread65 posted: “Lovely photos. You are all so very talented.” @jennie_snow14 shared: “Omg looook at him. Too cute.” @yorkshireguy added: “Well done @will.flanagan.official.”
