July 8th 2024.
Coming up next on Coronation Street, fans were relieved to discover that Lauren Bolton was still alive and that Joel Deering was not a killer after all. However, for actor Calum Lill, who plays the villainous Joel, this was just the beginning of his character's descent into darkness.
Joel is a desperate man, willing to do anything to keep his true nature a secret. This puts Lauren in constant danger, especially now that she has returned to Weatherfield and is a loose cannon. In our exclusive video chat, Calum explained that Joel's selfishness and lack of empathy make him even more dangerous, and that viewers haven't seen the worst of him yet.
In tonight's special episode, the truth about Joel and Lauren's past will finally be revealed. The episode will focus entirely on their story, with Calum and co-star Cait doing most of the heavy lifting on screen. Flashbacks will paint a dark picture of Joel's sinister actions, as Lauren comes face to face with her attacker once again.
Both Calum and Cait were determined to do justice to their characters in this intense episode. They felt a huge responsibility to get it right, as it was something that had never been done on the show before. The actors put in long hours and even sought guidance from acting coaches to make sure they delivered their best performances.
Despite knowing for some time that Joel had a hand in Lauren's disappearance, Calum and Cait had not worked together much before this episode. Trust was crucial in portraying these difficult scenes, and the actors had built a strong understanding of their characters' off-camera relationship. This helped them to seamlessly bring the flashbacks to life.
After watching the episode, viewers will have two burning questions. When will Joel finally face the consequences of his actions? Calum hinted that it won't be anytime soon, as he would love to continue working with the amazing cast and crew at Coronation Street. And how will Calum's gran, who had a viral reaction to finding out he was Lauren's attacker, react to these even more harrowing flashbacks? Calum joked that she might not be able to handle it and advised his family to skip this episode.
Tune in to ITV on July 9 at 8pm to watch this special episode of Coronation Street, or catch it on ITVX from the morning. It's sure to be a gripping and emotional watch as the truth about Joel and Lauren's past is finally revealed.
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