March 2nd 2025.
Cassie Plummer had a plan and she was determined to see it through. She had been lacing Ken Barlow's drinks with drugs in order to make him more dependent on her. For months, she had been able to get away with it, as Ken's concerning symptoms were attributed to his old age. But finally, Ken had figured out what was going on and Cassie was arrested.
Reflecting on the storyline, Claire Sweeney, who plays Cassie, shared her thoughts on the character's actions. She believed that Cassie genuinely cared for Ken, and their relationship was like that of Pygmalion and My Fair Lady. Ken had taught her about the finer things in life, and they had formed a strong bond. However, when Ken had mentioned that he no longer needed her, Cassie went into survival mode and continued with her plan.
Claire also pointed out Cassie's troubled past, which had led her to resort to such extreme measures. Cassie had been a prostitute and had been abused in the past. Her mother had not been there for her, except during her worst moments with drugs. Cassie was a survivor, and being with Ken was not just about him, but it was a lifestyle for her.
Looking ahead, Claire hoped for a redemption storyline for Cassie and teased some emotional scenes with Ken as he processed what she had done to him. She praised her co-star Bill Roache's performance, describing it as award-winning and revealing that he had even brought the crew to tears with his powerful acting.
Claire also shared her thoughts on her character's motives and vulnerabilities. She believed that there needed to be consequences for Cassie's actions, but also some understanding for her reasons. As Cassie's life at Number 1 fell apart, Claire expressed her desire for one person in particular to help her alter-ego - Steve McDonald, played by Simon Gregson. She praised Simon's talent and shared that she would love for Steve and Cassie to end up together, despite the fact that their relationship was forbidden and frowned upon by the rest of the street. Despite Cassie's schemes and devious plans, when Steve was around, she couldn't help but become a giggly teenager. Their chemistry was undeniable, and Claire believed that there was genuine fondness and love between them.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
