"She is full of talent, strength, she has a cheeky sparkle in her eye and is sharp as a razor.
"From the moment she walked into the room she captured all of our attention with her effervescence and then solidified that attention with the sheer torque of her talent.
"This adventure is going to be so wild and so fun, I cannot WAIT to sail the universe with Millie!"
Showrunner Russell said of the Corrie star: "It’s the great honour of my job to find the next generation of talent, and Millie shines like a star already.
"She’s brilliant, dynamic, clever and a wonderful actor.
"As a Coronation Street fan, I’ve seen Millie survive chases, guns and sieges, but that’s nothing compared to what lies ahead for Ruby Sunday."
