ITV Coronation Street's Corey star Maximus Evans hints at return after award win

He left Weatherfield when he was transported straight to the police station's doors ahead of doing a runner of the murder of Seb Franklin but Corey Brent may once again tread the cobbles. The actor who played him, Maximus Evans, reunited with his Coronation Street castmates over the weekend for the British Soap Awards.

And it was completely worth it as the soap star picked up a gong at the glitzy bash, which was hosted live by Phillip Schofield on ITV. He took home the silver award after beating off some stiff competition in the Villain of the Year category. He was applauded by the rest of the Corrie cast as he headed up to collect his award.

He sat alongside the likes of Millie Gibson, who was also a big winner on the night for her portrayal of Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap, as well as former on-screen girlfriend Tanish Gorey. Maximus dedicated his award to his mum before mentioning his late Nan, saying he hoped she would be looking down on him.

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And while his character may have sent to prison for a minimum of 14 years last November after he brutally murdered Seb Franklin during a horror hit crime attack on him and his girlfriend Nina Lucas, Maximus hasn't ruled out a return to the Salford-based soap.

Speaking to RadioTimes.com after picking up the award, he hinted that he'd be open to reprising the role at some point, even suggesting that he'd like to see some redemption for his character. "We don't know because I think he got put away for so many years," he told the publication.

"I think it will be a little while, I'd like it to be a while. And I think if he was to come back at any time