Coronation Street Spoilers: Maureen Lipman And David Neilson On Set, Other 70+ Actors Still Banned

ITV Coronation Street spoilers reveal that there is still a ban on actors over age 70. Despite them not being able to come back to work yet, there are two cast members in the high-risk age group who have gone back to work. We are talking about Maureen Lipman (Evelyn Plummer) and David Neilson (Roy Cropper). Keep reading to find out more information.

Coronation Street Spoilers – COVID-19 Pandemic Shuts Down Production

Corrie spoilers reveal that when the epidemic turned into a global health crisis, production was shut down. Even though restrictions eventually began to ease up, there were still some cast members that could not return to the set. We are still seeing this month after COVID-19 shut everything down.

Coronation Street Spoilers – High-Risk Groups Include 70+

Among those that are still banned from being on the set include those who are at an increased risk, such as people with compromised immune systems. Those who are over age 70 are also not typically allowed to be on set yet. However, it looks like two actors are back at work!

Coronation Street Spoilers – Maureen Lipman And David Neilson Return

Coronation Street spoilers reveal that Lipman and Neilson have returned to filming, even though many other actors in the same age group still have not gotten the green light. According to the Mirror, Lipman was photographed masked up and wearing gloves. The publication reported that 74-year-old Lipman returned this week and 71-year-old Neilson has also resumed filming.

Coronation Street Spoilers – When Will Others Come Back?

84-year-old Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, has not returned to work yet. This week, he told Andi Peters on Lorraine that he has been told that he might be called back after August.

“The over 70s haven’t been called yet. I’ve been told I might be called after August. I hope so. We’re ready and willing, but no, heard nothing yet… I have been very fortunate. I understand it has been very difficult for many people, but I have my two children who are normally in London… I’ve been drawing and writing a story that I’m really enjoying.”

It is reported that the older cast will return using a staggered formula and everyone will have to undergo a risk assessment. This will likely determine who returns first and which actors will have to wait. However, the fact that two cast members in the high-risk age group have already come back is a great sign. It means that others should soon be coming back to work, as well.

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