Simon Gregson, known for his role in Coronation Street, has stunned fans with
a surprising career pivot that’s worlds apart from his on-screen drama.
The actor has revealed that he is venturing into children’s literature with his debut book,
The Dream Dragon.
On Instagram, Gregson offered a glimpse into the book’s enchanting illustrations, which depict a small orange dragon enjoying a peaceful moment by a stream amidst a magical forest, with other dragons soaring overhead. In his post, Gregson expressed his gratitude to the talented Aria Stevens for her work on the illustrations and hinted at the final stages of assembling the book. He also mentioned he’s still working on a character named Fergus the Tree Hump and requested good wishes from his followers.
Gregson’s announcement was met with warm congratulations from his celebrity peers. Cassie Plummer, who stars alongside Gregson, eagerly expressed her anticipation of sharing the book with her son. Irish TV personality Lucy Kennedy praised the project with a cheerful “nice one,” while Anthony Partridge humorously requested larger text for easier reading. Former Shameless star and fellow Corrie actor Sally Carman complimented the book’s appearance, and Angela Lonsdale, who is married to EastEnders actor Perry Fenwick, expressed her pride and excitement about Simon’s new venture.
In contrast, Gregson’s character on Coronation Street, Steve McDonald, has been navigating a turbulent storyline. This year has been particularly rough for Steve as his estranged wife, Tracy McDonald, left him for his sports idol, Tommy Orpington. Their affair, revealed by Tim Metcalfe, led to Tracy moving to Spain with Tommy before returning to Weatherfield. Upon her return, Tracy clashed with Cassie, who has been working as Ken’s carer after his recent accident. Cassie is developing feelings for Steve, which has prompted Tracy to accuse her of pretending to care for Ken merely to get closer to her ex. Although Cassie denies these allegations, the question remains: is she being truthful?
With such dramatic twists on the show and a new creative endeavor on the horizon, Simon Gregson’s career continues to surprise and captivate fans in unexpected ways.
