January 9th 2025.
Liam McCheyne, known for his role as Dylan Wilson in Coronation Street, is facing some serious consequences for his involvement in Mason's tragic death. The young actor recently opened up about how his character's storyline, which revolves around knife crime, sparked a candid conversation with his own mother.
Dylan, who has been a key player in the plot, was in possession of the knife that was used by his brothers Matty and Logan to fatally stab Mason. Now, Dylan's father Sean Tully has reported him to the police, and he is about to face the repercussions of his actions.
In a recent interview, Liam shared how his character's dilemma resonated with him on a personal level. He admitted that his character's father's betrayal and decision to report him to the police sparked a conversation between him and his real-life mother.
He said, "Sean makes out to Dylan that he's going to help him in whatever way he possibly can and tells him he's going to go to the bank to get as much money out as he can. Of course, Sean doesn't even go to the bank at all, as any parent would do, he goes straight to the police station." Liam then added, "It's interesting because I actually asked my mum if she was ever in that situation, what would she do, and she said she absolutely would do the same, which was great from a parent's point of view."
However, while Liam's mother's actions are understandable, the same cannot be said for Dylan's character. He is left feeling betrayed and alone, with even his own father turning against him. Liam explains that Dylan's fear of abandonment, stemming from his unstable childhood, only adds to his despair.
The heartbreaking storyline has been shedding light on the alarming statistics surrounding knife crime in England and Wales. According to a study, there has been an 80% increase in knife crime in the last 10 years, with over 50,000 police-recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument. The study also reveals that there have been 225 murders involving a knife or sharp instrument in the last 12 months, with 78 victims under the age of 25 and 10 under the age of 16.
The show's producer, Kate Brooks, shared the importance of addressing this topic and the impact it has on not only the victim but also the wider community. She said, "With the alarming statistics, we want to do anything we can as a show to combat this violent endemic. After watching this harrowing, but important story unfold, if one person thinks twice about bringing a knife to a fight, then we've achieved our aim to raise awareness."
The Ben Kinsella Trust, an organization that works closely with the show on this storyline, provides support and information on knife crime through their website. Liam hopes that this storyline will make people think twice before resorting to violence.
He said, "At that moment when Dylan realizes, it's now him against the world – even his dad has betrayed him. Dylan is a 17-year-old self-orientated lad, just like most 17-year-olds are. His initial thought is, 'Oh, my dad's going against me now, this is it,' and he now thinks he's all on his own."
The young actor also shared his hopes for his character's future, saying that he hopes Dylan will eventually be able to forgive his father. However, the dynamics between them now will be interesting to see.
As the storyline continues to unfold, fans of the show can tune in to see how Dylan's character deals with the aftermath of Mason's death and his father's actions. Coronation Street airs on Mondays at 8pm on ITV1 and from 7am on ITVX. And for all the latest soap and TV news, videos, and pictures, stay tuned to our homepage and join the community by leaving a comment below.
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