Coronation Street’s character Will Driscoll is entangled in a disturbing grooming narrative, but how old is actor Lucas Hodgson-Wale? Lucas became part of the ITV soap last year when Will relocated from Hull to Weatherfield alongside his family: father Ben, grandmother Maggie, and Ben’s partner Eva Price, who made a comeback after seven years.
Subsequently, it was unveiled that Will was being groomed by his track coach Megan, who followed him to Weatherfield to pursue their relationship. Megan, now working at Weatherfield High, also initiated a romance with Daniel Osbourne – much to Will’s dismay.
The clandestine relationship between Will and Megan has gone unnoticed, with Will’s family unaware of Megan’s true intentions. However, a major revelation unfolded this month when it was disclosed that Megan was expecting a baby. Despite contemplating an abortion, Megan opted to keep the child and disclosed to Will that he was the biological father, a revelation that initially surprised Will but ultimately made him content.
In a recent episode, Megan and Will visited A&E due to concerns about their unborn child, almost getting caught when Ben, Will’s father, was hospitalized. Megan later reassured Will about the baby’s health by showing him an ultrasound image, urging them to keep their distance until they can afford to leave the area.
Beyond the soap opera realm, Lucas, portraying Will, landed his first TV role in Coronation Street. While Will is depicted as 16 years old on screen, a soap representative confirmed that Lucas is actually 17. Meanwhile, Beth Nixon, the actress playing Megan, is 25 and will turn 26 this year. Corrie marks her debut on television, having auditioned twice before securing the role of the conniving Megan.
In a separate casting anecdote, Beth Nixon shared her audition experiences for various roles on the show, ultimately portraying Megan. The series airs Monday to Friday at 8:30 pm on ITV1 and ITVX.