Unfortunately, upcoming scenes will see the brother’s torn apart as the newcomer succumbs to his ongoing health problems.
The fallout will lead Nina to move onto the cobbles as a new regular cast member, giving viewers a whole new dimension to Roy’s character.
Speaking of the news, David said: “The storyline is a great device to bring Roy’s niece Nina into his life, a new relationship with a younger character, a troubled young person in the same way as he took in Wayne, Fiz, Becky and even cared for Carla when she was struggling.
“It is an interesting dynamic.”
Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm on ITV.