May 30th 2024.
The exciting storyline in Coronation Street has reached its climax as the real culprit behind Lauren Bolton's disappearance has been exposed. It came as a complete shock to viewers when it was revealed that solicitor Joel Deering was responsible for her brutal death several months ago.
Fans have been eagerly waiting to find out the truth about what happened to Lauren and who was behind her sudden vanishing. There were many suspicions surrounding Joel, but his secret family with wife and daughter, which he had kept hidden from Dee-Dee Bailey, seemed to throw everyone off his scent.
Actor Calum Lill, who plays the role of Joel, shared his thoughts on the plot twist. "I think it definitely threw a lot of people off and made them question whether they could trust Joel, especially since he has already hurt Dee-Dee, whom we all love," he said. "For me, it was helpful to have a backstory and understand Joel's mindset and moral compass in this situation."
Unlike the viewers, Calum had known about Joel's dark side for quite some time and is relieved to no longer have to keep it a secret. "It's terrifying, but also a relief. I've known about this for over a year now," he revealed. "Last May, I received the breakdown for Joel's character and knew he was going to be a charming man with a dark side. When I got the screen test, I thought, 'Oh my goodness, this is a terrible person, and I have to hide in plain sight for a year.'"
He added, "It has been challenging, even my own family didn't know. They found out when the viewers did. They weren't suspicious because they didn't think I could play an evil character like Joel. We didn't see that coming!"
Calum also shared a funny anecdote about his family's reaction to the storyline. "A few weeks ago, I was having Sunday dinner with them, and they were discussing their theories about who the killer could be. Each one of them had a different theory, but not one of them thought it could be Joel. They were not suspicious of me at all. They were aware of the online suspicions, but they believed me!"
When it comes to Joel's future, Calum explained that his main goal is to ensure that Nathan Curtis takes the fall for Lauren's murder. "He's trying to figure out how many loose ends there could be and how to handle them," he said. "As a defense solicitor, he knows how to play the game and create reasonable doubt to protect himself. But this is new territory for him. He might have been in situations before where he broke the law and treated people badly, but this is different, and I think he feels genuine concern. He needs to make sure the blame is on Nathan, so no one ever suspects Joel."
The dramatic twists and turns in this storyline have kept viewers on the edge of their seats, and with Joel's true identity now revealed, the drama is far from over. Soaps fans can stay updated on all the latest news and plot developments by joining Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community, where they can also access exclusive interviews, must-watch videos, and spoiler galleries. Simply click on the link and select "Join Chat" to become a part of the 10,000 strong community. Don't forget to turn on notifications so you never miss out on the latest spoilers!
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