July 19th 2024.
In a recent interview, Coronation Street actor Liam McCheyne discussed the importance of representing men's mental health on television. His character, Dylan Wilson, was involved in a storyline earlier this year where he was pressured by another character, Mason Radcliffe, to bully Liam Connor. The bullying had such a profound impact on Liam that he even researched how to take his own life.
During the Radio Times Soap Awards, Liam shared how the past 12 months have been special for him, especially because of this storyline. He described it as a "privileged year" and mentioned how all three of the actors involved – himself, Charlie and Luca – were passionate about highlighting young people's mental health. Liam also shared that if he had the opportunity to choose any storyline for his character, he would focus on Dylan's relationship with Sean Tully.
He went on to explain that this dynamic, where a gay father and a straight mother are raising a child together, is something unique and modern. Liam expressed interest in exploring this further on the show, especially because he has a great working relationship with his co-stars, Anthony and Jenny.
The bullying storyline involving Mason and his friends was a tough one, with Liam being subjected to cruel torment such as name-calling and theft. Reflecting on this, Samia Longchambon, who plays Liam's on-screen mother Maria Windass, shared how it has had an impact on both the audience and her own experiences with bullying.
She emphasized how hurtful words can be, even though the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" suggests otherwise. Samia admitted to being bullied during her childhood and how it has left lasting effects on her. She believes that words have a more profound impact than physical harm and can cause long-term damage.
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