Jack Webster from Coronation Street is a fan favorite, but he’s grown up from the little child we all learned to love and cherish.
Fans may not recognize Kyran Bowes’ portrayal of the teen star from when he was a young child on television.
Viewers will know that Jack is the son of Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) and Molly (Vicky Binns) after the pair had an affair while he was married to Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor). Molly was also with Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) at the time.
Molly gave birth to Jack in 2010 but she tragically died on the cobbles that same year, with Tyrone believing Jack to be his. She lost her life after she and her son became trapped in the shop following the street’s horror tram crash.
The truth eventually came out – with Jack now living with Kevin and Abi Franklin (Sally Carman). And over the years, Jack has been involved in several big storylines, from abduction to a recent shock arrest.
Most notably in 2018, Jack was at the centre of a heartbreaking issue-based storyline where Jack developed sepsis. As a result, he had to have part of his leg amputated.
In real life, actor Kyran didn’t have to have his leg amputated, with the soap using Hollywood-style green-screen technology instead. They were able to digitally erase Jack’s lower leg with the use of a special sock.
The role of Jack has been recast several times over the years. Current actor Kyran took on the role in 2016, taking over from twins Maddox and Jaxon Beswick. And Kyran looks unrecognisable compared to when he first joined.
