Coronation Street and Emmerdale have confirmed who will be the first two stars to join the ITV soaps’ crossover episode. Announced earlier this year, the special episode will see the two series merge into Corriedale, with one actor per soap set to make the big move onto the other side.

Aaron Dingle actor Danny Miller and Lisa Swain star Vicky Myers have been announced as the first cast members – from Emmerdale and Corrie respectively – who have started filming on the crossover.

The two are joined by other co-stars who will be revealed in due course.

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Speaking on the big crossover before filming, Myers teased an “unmissable” episode, with Miller adding the special is “every soap fan’s dream”.

“To be involved in this unique, bold, innovative, not to mention history-making episode, in Coronation Street‘s 65th year, (well, when we are filming it at least), is fantastic,” Myers said in a statement.

“When I read the script and found out how two worlds collide, who is involved and how the characters interact, not to mention the impact the events of the night will have… Wow. It’s going to be unmissable.”

She added: “I couldn’t wait to get started actually. This has been in the pipeline for quite some time and the talented team behind the scenes at Coronation Street and Emmerdale, has worked tirelessly to make this happen. They’re incredible.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting, and working with, people I haven’t met or worked with before, both in front of and behind the camera. It’s incredibly exciting and the camaraderie is great. It’s going to be epic.”

As filming has now officially started, Emmerdale star Miller explained his connection to Coronation Street.

“I am made up that Aaron is in the Corriedale episode. Originally from Manchester, Coronation Street has always been an iconic show in our house just as much as Emmerdale. So to cross them both over is a great idea,” he said.

“The night shoots have been full on with having young kids but a lot of fun and it’s been great working with the Corrie team. I can’t wait to see how the episode plays out with the separate storylines from both Emmerdale and Corrie. It’s going to be epic and every soap fan’s dream.”

Teased by Corrie producer Kate Brooks as “soaptastic” and “a real treat” for fans, Corriedale is expected to air in the new year.

The crossover will serve as the big launch of ITV’s new “power hour” scheduling for its two soaps, as Emmerdale and Corrie will both air five nights a week for 30 minutes at 8pm and 8.30pm respectively.