Emrhys Cooper has shared shared his own heartbreaking link to the world of cults as his character entices Leanne into 'The Institutue'
Coronation Street newcomer Emrhys Cooper has shared his own heartbreaking link to the world of cults as his character Rowan Cunliffe is set to entice Leanne Battersby into 'The Institutue'.
But things are set to ramp up in upcoming scenes. Toyah Habeeb will find Leanne watching one of Rowan’s motivational videos and as she enthuses about the benefits of his teachings, Toyah remains sceptical. When Toyah finds out from Simon that Leanne must be forking out a significant amount of money to the Autovalent Institute, she's left seriously concerned.
But the reality of cults is all too familiar to Emrhys whose parents - Christopher and Raphaela - found themselves in and out of groups over the years. "Growing up in Totnes, Devon, a very new-age town and a breading hub of gurus and holistic doctors, my parents encountered quite a few Rowan types over the years," the actor told the Manchester Evening News.
"Unfortunately she didn't and she stockpiled the prescription then four years ago she had a very severe stroke which has left her paralysed and in a nursing home. But one of the things that happened that is similar to my storyline , my parents did wind up in a cult but it was a wellness, fitness, more of a spiritual cult.."
Asked how his parents feel about him tackling this topic in one of the country's biggest soaps, Emrhys shared "They're all incredibly excited, more about this role than any other role I've played. My dad has been telling all his friends and they were having a little screening party when I first aired.
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