Coronation Street enlists Will Mellor to play ‘out and out baddie’ Coronation Street has signed up Will Mellor to play an “out and out baddie”. The ITV soap said the actor “will walk into Weatherfield”, as “drugs lord” Harvey, next month. Mellor, 44, said: “I’m honoured to be asked to come into Coronation Street, it’s such an iconic show and has been a huge part of my family life. “When I started acting 32 years ago it was my mum’s dream for me to be in Corrie so I’m happy to finally be able to make it come true.