The Joel Deering star spoke to the ECHO and other press about what is in store for the villainous character
Coronation Street's Calum Lill hopes his family aren't watching as his character sinks to new lows on the show tonight.
READ MORE: ITV Coronation Street Nick Tilsley star's life with famous wife and heartfelt show exit admissionTonight's episode will see Lauren come face to face with Joel as the audience will finally learn the truth about what happened between the two. Calum watched the episode when Joel was unmasked as Lauren's killer alongside his nan and went viral after he filmed her disapproving reaction.
He knew his life had changed the day after he was unveiled as Lauren's attacker in May, adding: "I stopped at the services for a little cheeky cheeseburger and a coffee. And I felt like I had three heads. "My biggest fear was being known as the character. I think the video of me watching it with my grandma and her reaction has helped. Instead of people calling me Joel, they just talk about that video, so grandma saved the day."
In the show, Joel was convinced he had gotten away with his crimes and was looking forward to planning his wedding with Dee Dee. However, Calum warned the character is about to get much worse now that Lauren has returned and has the potential to unveil the awful truth. The role is extremely important to Calum and he is worked with the Maggie Oliver Foundation, a survivors of abuse charity, to ensure his portrayal as a manipulative predator is authentic. Calum said Joel is mainly driven by ambition, arrogance and self interest - and warned this means he will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
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