Coronation Street bosses have confirmed they will be introducing the first Muslim family to the soap.
Producers of the ITV show, which has been running for over 50 years, have decided to introduce the family of new character Khalid Kal Nasir, with his relatives set to join him on the cobbles later this year.
Personal trainer Kal, played by Jimi Mistry, arrived in Weatherfield last month, and he has revealed he is a widower with two children.
Marc Anwar, who recently appeared alongside Tom Hanks in Bafta-nominated film Captain Phillips, has already been cast as Kal's father Sharif, and Corrie bosses are looking to cast Kal's mum and his two kids.
Producer Stuart Blackburn revealed: "Kal and his son and daughter live with his mum and dad so we're going to bring them on to the Street."
And Kal's arrival on the cobbles has led to the addition of a gym to the soap's new set in MediaCityUK, Salford.
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