Yahoo News Coronation Street star warns of more victims in Rowan cult story
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Coronation Street star Emrhys Cooper has suggested his character Rowan Cunliffe could target some more characters.
In recent weeks, viewers have seen Leanne Battersby be dragged increasingly deeper into a cult known as The Institute, as its charismatic leader Rowan continues to manipulate and heavily influence her.
During a new interview with Inside Soap, Cooper teased that Rowan has his eyes set on some other victims now that Leanne is firmly under his spell.
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"I think that he really wants to open another resource centre, so he’s on a mission to raise the investment needed, however he can do that," he explained.
"And he wants to ‘help’ more people, so there might be some more characters he’s bringing into the organisation…"
The actor also discussed how he prepared for the role, saying he’s "always been fascinated by the subjects that Rowan is involved with".
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"My mum and dad were in a cult for two years about 22 years ago, and I made a movie about a sham guru and a wellness retreat [The Shuroo Process] not that different from Rowan’s," he continued.
"So I already had quite a lot of insight when I got the audition. But since beginning the role of Rowan, I’ve continued my research, because I want to try to make the story as believable as possible."
Leanne recently went alone to a retreat with Rowan and The Institute, cutting herself off from sister Toyah, partner Nick and son Simon.
Speaking about the dark storyline, Toyah actor Georgia Taylor said she "can't wait" for Rowan's true colours to finally be unmasked, adding: "I want it to be something massive and dramatic and humiliating."
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