After being detained on suspicion of murder, Roy Cropper (David Neilson) becomes the most hated person in Coronation Street and quickly learns that not even his cherished diner is safe.
The beloved cobbles figure is the main suspect in the Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) disappearance inquiry when Bobby Crawford (Jack Carroll) reports him to the authorities.
Bobby, who recently moved to Weatherfield, was alarmed to discover Roy cleaning Lauren’s apartment at the precinct.
The well-intentioned cafe owner was only trying to help Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman), but when Bobby raises the finger and DS Swain (Vicky Myers) questions him about his movements and acts, it quickly backfires on him.
As for Roy cleaning the apartment by himself, actor David Neilson expressed his disappointment. Roy was going to assist Evelyn, but she made the decision that she would rather be doing something else, therefore Roy usually ends up stuck with it.
He believes there is nothing to be concerned about, so he is not concerned as he is not guilty. He truly is too transparent; he doesn’t seem to care how you handle the cops or how something could be misconstrued.
However, during the interview with DS Swain, Roy confesses to washing Lauren’s laundry and wearing rubber gloves while cleaning the apartment, leading to a significant misunderstanding!
The proprietor of the eatery doesn’t know how this may be taken. He is merely expressing his acts honestly, not realizing that they might come back to harm him.
David acknowledged, “His brain is a little jumbled, but he follows rules, which is why he wants to help.” Because everything is clear-cut, it eases his life somewhat, but he will eventually do something terrible for himself—even if it’s not intentional.
“He’s trying to explain exactly what happened, and the policeman is obviously confused by him,” the man said in an honest manner.
Roy is then detained on suspicion of Lauren’s murder, as was previously reported. After being brought in for questioning several times, Roy faces opposition from more than just the police. As word of his detention spreads on social media, sleuths and vigilantes quickly become involved.
David said, “Like Roy, I have no use for social media, and like many of my generation, I find it fascinating to see what is happening to him.” I’m playing this like there’s some kind of insanity going on, and Roy isn’t even close to understanding what I’m playing against.
He recently acquired a phone, and upon discovering the insane activities on Nina’s phone, he merely expresses his desire to avoid discussing the matter.
He is unable to comprehend it. It’s risky, and the actual world is risky as well. You know, there are young people who commit suicide as a result of these idiots, bullies, terrible individuals, and terrible idiocy. In today’s world, it is quite pertinent. It is mob mentality on the internet.
“Like the traditional village lynch mob, only they are faceless and anonymous, going around to people’s houses and setting them on fire or causing other property damage.” Despite being fiction, the story has relevance to current events in the world.
And Roy isn’t the only target of the internet mob; after leaving the police station, he goes home to find himself cornered in his own cafe by Reece’s heavyweights.
Speaking about the sequences, David stated that Roy feels “frightened,” adding that the character doesn’t know why the heavies are pursuing him. He remarked, “It almost seems like an intellectual thing.” Roy doesn’t comprehend what is happening since he would never consider doing what they are doing.
“Like the traditional village lynch mob, only they are faceless and anonymous, going around to people’s houses and setting them on fire or causing other property damage.” Despite being fiction, the story has relevance to current events in the world.
And Roy isn’t the only target of the internet mob; after leaving the police station, he goes home to find himself cornered in his own cafe by Reece’s heavyweights.
Speaking about the sequences, David stated that Roy feels “frightened,” adding that the character doesn’t know why the heavies are pursuing him. He remarked, “It almost seems like an intellectual thing.” Roy doesn’t comprehend what is happening since he would never consider doing what they are doing.
He does believe that something new is about to begin. Although he hopes it’s not, there seems to be a build-up. Furthermore, he doesn’t truly have a voice because everything he says or does is misunderstood. The mob is against him, and the cops are also against him.
He claims he won’t be a prisoner in his own house and is trying to figure out what to do. Given the way his mind functions, he might respond, “Well, what can they do to me?” He doesn’t seem to be afraid in that way physically. However, he finds it disturbing that people are capable of doing this.
Roy, as David mentioned, is not one to run away, so when he learns that there is a vigil for Lauren, he makes the decision to go. David said, “He has to attend the vigil because of how he felt about Lauren.”
“I don’t think he realizes how much people are concerned about him.” Because of what transpired with Seb, he fears for Nina’s safety and realizes that she would also be a target. Evelyn brings this to his attention, and he slowly gains the upper hand. He is obviously annoyed that he has a curfew as well.
And then, I guess realizing that he might be upsetting other people, he makes the decision to lock himself upstairs, stay out of the way, and stop making any more disturbance. And to him, that matters more. All he wants is his life to return.
David praised the writers for creating a plot that is evocative of Roy’s early treatment, soon after his debut, calling it a “compliment” and a “responsibility.”
The soap opera veteran said, “It reminds me of that early Roy Cropper when people were suspicious of his behavior and thought he was creepy.” And everything that has transpired in the past, even the kidnapping of their foster child, will be used against him. That’s everything that makes this plot intriguing.
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