Rejected by both fathers on screen, adored by a legendary father in real life. Ryan Mulvey’s rise to Corrie fame is a twist in itself.

On screen, he’s heartbroken, rejected, and battling a dark family legacy.
Off screen, he’s living a dream — and backed by a football legend.

Coronation Street’s newest rising star, Ryan Mulvey, has taken fans by storm with his gripping portrayal of Brody Michaelis — a teen trapped in the chaos of crime, abandonment, and heartbreak. But while Brody’s fictional world crumbles, Ryan’s real story is full of pride, talent, and unexpected fame.

In Corrie, Brody was stunned to discover he’s the biological son of Kit Green — the same man he believed was just a cop chasing down his family. After years idolizing Mick Michaelis, the man who raised him, Brody now finds himself abandoned by both. Mick’s rejection came like a knife: “You’re not my son. You never were.” Kit’s coldness followed swiftly. The boy who once dreamed of escape now has nowhere to run.

“He’s shattered,” Ryan says. “Brody is spiraling because the only two men who should’ve protected him have both pushed him away.”

But Ryan? He’s surrounded by unwavering support.

In his first major interview, the 19-year-old opens up about the very different world he comes from. His father is Eamon Mulvey — a senior coach at the Manchester United Academy, who helped shape the career of none other than Marcus Rashford. His mother, Heidi, works at the National Grid. His sister Freya and grandma Carol are, as Ryan puts it, “the loudest Corrie fans in the country.”

It’s a world steeped in football. His grandfather even played for Blackburn. Yet Ryan never touched the pitch.

“Everyone assumed I’d be a footballer,” Ryan laughs. “But I was stubborn. I wanted to do the exact opposite. Acting was in my heart — even at six years old, I knew.”

Now, after a stint as JJ Osborne in Hollyoaks — a performance that earned awards for tackling taboo subjects — Ryan’s landed one of the most emotionally demanding roles on the UK’s biggest soap. And fans have noticed.

Brody’s journey from troubled offender to vulnerable, misunderstood teen has been nothing short of heartbreaking. And with upcoming scenes teasing a shift in Kit’s attitude — even taking Brody to a football match to bond — viewers are bracing for a father-son arc packed with emotion, rebellion, and possible redemption.

But it won’t be easy.

“Brody wants love,” Ryan explains. “He wants to believe someone has his back. But when you’ve been hurt like that, it’s hard to trust.”

That pain — real, raw, and layered — is what Ryan delivers so powerfully on screen. It’s why fans are rooting for Brody, even when he lashes out. Because behind the aggression is a boy just trying to survive.

And behind that boy… is a young actor defying expectations, carving his own path, and making his family proud.

So as Brody searches for a father figure on the cobbles, one thing is certain:

Ryan Mulvey already knows what it’s like to be loved — deeply, unconditionally, and for being exactly who he is.