Actor opens up on his comeback
John Thomson has finally broken his silence on his highly anticipated return to Coronation Street. The actor is set to make a huge comeback to the cobbles as part of Helen Worth's exit storyline. Helen Worth, who played Gail Platt for over 40 years, decided to quit the long-running ITV soap, leading to dramatic scene rewrites after Sean Wilson, who was supposed to return as Martin Platt, stepped away for 'personal reasons.'
'Baptism of fire' behind the scenes
Thomson shared that he was 'shell-shocked' when he filmed his first scenes due to the fast-paced turnaround behind the scenes. He described the experience as an 'absolute baptism of fire,' but expressed gratitude for feeling welcome and supported by the cast. Despite feeling rusty with the demands of working on the soap, he emphasized the fun they had behind the scenes.
Perfect timing and home life balance
The actor mentioned that receiving the call to return coincided with his availability and worked well with his home life, as he doesn't have to travel far to the Salford set. Thomson expressed happiness at the timing, stating that the last time he was on the show felt like reuniting with an old friend. He added that sharing a dressing room with a fellow actor who juggles childcare made the experience even better.
Upcoming storyline details
Thomson also gave a glimpse into the upcoming storyline, mentioning that his character, Jesse Chadwick, returns to Weatherfield to check on Gail after hearing about her daughter Bethany. He teased potential conflicts with Gail's family members and hinted at an awkward reunion with his former partner, Eileen Grimshaw. Fans can expect tense interactions and mistrust towards Jesse as he navigates his relationships on the show.
Exciting reunion and soap dynamics
Fans have been eagerly anticipating the reunion of Gail and Martin, considering their relationship to be one of her most successful. With dramatic twists and character developments, Coronation Street continues to captivate viewers on ITV1 and ITVX streaming platform.
