Coronation Street star speaks out on return as Leanne’s new love interest
Coronation Street has teased the arrival of
‘As a child, he suffered a lot of hardship and neglect, so he’s had to overcome those obstacles entirely on his own. He’s a lone wolf – the black sheep of the family who has made a name for himself.
‘He’s addicted to success and the finer things in life, but there’s a real vulnerability there, too. It’s the first time I’ve played a character where I can show that side, which is a great gift for an actor.’
Junade revealed that the connection between Idris a
nd Leanne is ‘instant’, noting that he feels like his character is attracted to Leanne because she’s ‘real’.
‘They actually recognise each other from a family wedding where they sat at the same table’, he said.
‘He’s used to flashy people, but when he sees Leanne fending off a group of guys who aren’t paying their bill, he sees a strength in her that he admires. It reminds him of his own mother, who raised him as a single parent. He sees a strength in Leanne that he probably wishes he’d had in his own life.
‘Working with Jane Danson has been amazing; even on her day off, she came in to meet me. She’s really made this experience special.’
Interestingly, this actually isn’t Junade’s first time on the cobbles.