Former Coronation Street star Shayne Ward has traded the cobbles for a more sinister setting after landing a role in a horror film. The actor will play an archaeologist in British horror movie Skendleby, the first cinematic release from new production company Doctor Rebekah Productions. Shayne Ward has been cast in Skendleby (Doctor Rebekah Productions/PA)Ward said: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining a great cast and crew on an exciting new British film. Rebekah Louise Smith, boss of Doctor Rebekah Productions, said: “We are delighted to have signed Shayne up for the part. Smith, whose production company is an offshoot of her film distribution outfit The Film Festival Doctor, added: “Skendleby is a Great British horror film and the debut for my new production company.

Source: Irish Examiner February 11, 2019 13:30 UTC