What was the 'biggest role of his life' Luca Toolan auditioned for?

Luca Toolan auditioned for the role of Paul McCartney in a television series about The Beatles.

Why did Luca Toolan not get the Paul McCartney role?

Toolan missed the opportunity because his performance during the recall audition was flat, a result he attributed to his nerves and focus shifting from the process to the outcome.

When did Luca Toolan leave Coronation Street?

Luca Toolan's character, Mason Radcliffe, was killed off in January 2026, following an attack by his brothers.

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Luca Toolan Misses Out on 'Biggest Role' Audition

26 Jan

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Summary

Actor Luca Toolan auditioned for the role of Paul McCartney.
He described the audition as the 'biggest role of his life'.
Toolan missed the opportunity due to performance anxiety.

Luca Toolan Misses Out on 'Biggest Role' Audition

Former Coronation Street actor Luca Toolan has opened up about a significant audition he undertook a year after leaving the ITV drama. Toolan described the casting call as being for the "biggest role of my life," revealing it was for a television series about The Beatles, specifically auditioning for the part of Paul McCartney.

In a TikTok series, Toolan documented his journey to the recall audition. He shared a moment of anxiety when informed he was the only actor auditioning for the role of Paul that day. This announcement caused him to shift focus from the performance process to the potential outcome.

Toolan admitted that this shift in mindset led to a flat and uninspired read during the audition. He reflected on this experience as a crucial lesson in the importance of staying present and detached from results, stating that losing focus on the process led to his nervousness and eventual "crumbling" during the read.