Will the Corrie Producers back down? - Soaps

Simon-Smith · 30-09-2009, 14:23

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a1...uit-corrie.html

It doesn't obviously want to be seen as a sign of weakness on their behalf.

Le Vell announced: "If Sally's cancer doesn't end the affair and Kevin's got no remorse towards her then I'm leaving because I can't be putting up with it..

Selena · 30-09-2009, 14:28

I like Kevin but I hope they dont back down. I dislike it when actors get too big for their boots and think they can get their own way.

Prickles · 30-09-2009, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Selena

I like Kevin but I hope they dont back down. I dislike it when actors get too big for their boots and think they can get their own way.

Exactly what I was going to say

If they do carry on with the affair storyline it'll be interesting to see if he'll really have the guts to carry out his threat

STEVE 03 · 30-09-2009, 14:33

The last time something like this happened was when character Martin Platt had an affair with teenager Katy Harris and the actor who played Martin (Sean Wilson) threatened to leave unless the storyline was shelved. I think Corrie gave in to his demands, but was later axed from the show.

Watch out Kevin, you might be next

LiBi · 30-09-2009, 14:39

There's already another thread running about this and the majority of the posts on that are supportive of Michael, as people feel this is one SL too far.

You would have to be a pretty callous individual to carry on an affair while your wife is battling cancer, and while I'd use many words to describe the character of Kevin, callous isn't one of them.

layne · 30-09-2009, 14:40

I could understand it if it were a female asking to strip half naked or have same sex relations if actor / actress is straight, or something like that.
However, this intended storyline shouldn't be written to the actors preference.

layne · 30-09-2009, 14:41

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Originally Posted by LiBi

There's already another thread running about this and the majority of the posts on that are supportive of Michael, as people feel this is one SL too far.

You would have to be a pretty callous individual to carry on an affair while your wife is battling cancer, and while I'd use many words to describe the character of Kevin, callous isn't one of them.

I don't agree with the actor.
People have affairs in real life and carry on having them regardless of what is happening in their actual marriages.

performingmonk · 30-09-2009, 14:42

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Originally Posted by STEVE 03

The last time something like this happened was when character Martin Platt had an affair with teenager Katy Harris and the actor who played Martin (Sean Wilson) threatened to leave unless the storyline was shelved. I think Corrie gave in to his demands, but was later axed from the show.

Watch out Kevin, you might be next

Sean Wilson left because he refused to do a storyline where he was gonna sleep with an underage girl (not Katy, this was after that storyline) and be branded a paedophile. I'm glad he did leave rather than doing it because it would have totally ruined Martin's character. He would suddenly become someone interested in underage girls?? Stupid.

layne · 30-09-2009, 14:46

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Sean Wilson left because he refused to do a storyline where he was gonna sleep with an underage girl (not Katy, this was after that storyline) and be branded a paedophile. I'm glad he did leave rather than doing it because it would have totally ruined Martin's character. He would suddenly become someone interested in underage girls?? Stupid.

I could comprehend his reasoning for leaving and refusing to go with that storyline.

Michael Lewotsit on the other hand isn't making much sense.

I also don't understand why he would go to the press with this. It doesn't help actors get new parts.

LiBi · 30-09-2009, 14:49

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Originally Posted by layne

I could comprehend his reasoning for leaving and refusing to go with that storyline.

Michael Lewotsit on the other hand isn't making much sense.

I also don't understand why he would go to the press with this. It doesn't help actors get new parts.

There is speculation on the other thread that this has all been a cunning ploy on the part of the Corrie production team to gauge viewer reaction to the affair, before bringing it to an end. Here's hoping, hey?

layne · 30-09-2009, 14:51

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Originally Posted by LiBi

There is speculation on the other thread that this has all been a cunning ploy on the part of the Corrie production team to gauge viewer reaction to the affair, before bringing it to an end. Here's hoping, hey?

Who knows, if it is it would be silly - either way Corrie or Michael are going to be left with stinking rotten egg on their faces.

RadicalNature · 30-09-2009, 14:56

I think he should sherrup and do what he's paid for and be thankful he's in work tbh.

molliepops · 30-09-2009, 14:56

I actually think good on him for standing up to be counted in this way. He has probably played his character far longer than the writers have been writing for the show so knows more about what his character would or would not do in the circumstances. Also it's refreshing to see someone standing up for marriage and the family unit for a change.

hopeandfaith06 · 30-09-2009, 14:56

If it means this stupid affair storyline ends early then i am fine with it.

Usually i don't like it when stars try to push their weight around and act bigger than they are, but for this case i can give an exception as the story is stupid.

LiBi · 30-09-2009, 14:58

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Originally Posted by molliepops

I actually think good on him for standing up to be counted in this way. He has probably played his character far longer than the writers have been writing for the show so knows more about what his character would or would not do in the circumstances. Also it's refreshing to see someone standing up for marriage and the family unit for a change.

Hear, hear.

Cal2008 · 30-09-2009, 15:14

I agree the sl is silly so i hope it ends soon.

cheekychopz · 30-09-2009, 15:53

He should remember he is employed to bring stories alive and not to dictate to producers what the character should or should not do because it may go against his own morals, it's acting it is not real. Actors often play despicable characters to tell a story, if he doesn't like it then take a job stacking shelves at Tesco and let a willing actor take over the role.

LiBi · 30-09-2009, 16:00

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Originally Posted by cheekychopz

He should remember he is employed to bring stories alive and not to dictate to producers what the character should or should not do because it may go against his own morals, it's acting it is not real. Actors often play despicable characters to tell a story, if he doesn't like it then take a job stacking shelves at Tesco and let a willing actor take over the role.

You have a fair point when you say that what he's being asked to do is his job, however, as other FMs have said, it's reasonable to assume that the person who knows this character best is the actor and therefore he should have the opportunity to contribute to the direction his character takes and agree/disagree as appropriate.

I personally feel that this storyline will be one of the most despicable I have watched in my (many) years of watching the soaps.

Missbegotten · 30-09-2009, 16:07

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Originally Posted by layne

I don't agree with the actor.
People have affairs in real life and carry on having them regardless of what is happening in their actual marriages.

Only if they are totally heartless gits.

Kevin doesn't appear to be a totally heartless git, he is just letting the one-eyed trouser snake run free. His normal character is far more likely to give Mollie the brush off in this situation out of guilt, if nothing else. I appreciate the actor trying to keep his character true to the background he already has rather than blindly following some stupid story line and discarding everything that we know about the character.

In any case where do you see this story line going? Kevin and Molly setting up home together? I don't think so.

Missbegotten · 30-09-2009, 16:09

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Originally Posted by cheekychopz

He should remember he is employed to bring stories alive and not to dictate to producers what the character should or should not do because it may go against his own morals, it's acting it is not real. Actors often play despicable characters to tell a story, if he doesn't like it then take a job stacking shelves at Tesco and let a willing actor take over the role.

How silly.

Characters in soaps have background stories and established characters. The character Kevin would die of guilt if he abandoned Sally in this situation.

soapgirlhere · 30-09-2009, 16:12

I'm sure they'll back down, they wouldn't want to lose Kevin.

Deschanel · 30-09-2009, 16:14

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Originally Posted by layne

Michael Lewotsit on the other hand isn't making much sense.

It makes perfect sense. No-one knows Kevin better than Michael, and he believes (rightly so) that this would be out of character for Kevin to cheat on Sally, while she has cancer. It would be character assassination, and put Kevin in an irredeemable position.

I totally support any actor who stands up for their characters moral compass, b/c a lot BS plots get shoved onto characters, even though it's something they wouldn't do/act. These things can be quite damaging, which is why Michael's taking a stand. Plus, every actor has their limits, and this is Michael's.

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He should remember he is employed to bring stories alive and not to dictate to producers what the character should or should not do because it may go against his own morals, it's acting it is not real. Actors often play despicable characters to tell a story, if he doesn't like it then take a job stacking shelves at Tesco and let a willing actor take over the role.

There's a huge difference between actor morals, and character morals. He's standing up for the latter, and why shouldn't he?

Sylvia · 30-09-2009, 16:16

Frankly I would rather the Sally cancer story was cancelled - far too grim. Bring on more affairs!

LiBi · 30-09-2009, 16:22

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Frankly I would rather the Sally cancer story was cancelled - far too grim. Bring on more affairs!

Shouldn't you have put a

after that?

I know they're fiction, but soaps are meant to be a reflection of real-life and contrary to popular belief, there are families out there who live "happily ever after" but have "drama" in their life through having to deal with issues such as illness.

Top marks to Corrie for tackling a gritty storyline such as this, which I'm sure will strike a nerve with a lot of viewers.

layne · 30-09-2009, 16:42

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Originally Posted by Deschanel

It makes perfect sense. No-one knows Kevin better than Michael, and he believes (rightly so) that this would be out of character for Kevin to cheat on Sally, while she has cancer. It would be character assassination, and put Kevin in an irredeemable position.

I totally support any actor who stands up for their characters moral compass, b/c a lot BS plots get shoved onto characters, even though it's something they wouldn't do/act. These things can be quite damaging, which is why Michael's taking a stand. Plus, every actor has their limits, and this is Michael's.

There's a huge difference between actor morals, and character morals. He's standing up for the latter, and why shouldn't he?

Actually, Michael knows Kevins past, the future lies with the script writers.
If Kevin really has fallen out of love with Sally and in Love with Molly then no cancer will keep a man out of love with his wife.

Yes, lets all stand up and give Michael a big round of applause because he stood up for a fictional characters morals.

I like Michael but the fact that this storyline has a lot of potential with the emotions has completely passed him by. A

30-09-2009, 14:23	#1
Simon-Smith Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 908	Will the Corrie Producers back down? http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a1...uit-corrie.html It doesn't obviously want to be seen as a sign of weakness on their behalf. Le Vell announced: "If Sally's cancer doesn't end the affair and Kevin's got no remorse towards her then I'm leaving because I can't be putting up with it..

30-09-2009, 14:28	#2
Selena Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Wales Posts: 13,183	I like Kevin but I hope they dont back down. I dislike it when actors get too big for their boots and think they can get their own way.

30-09-2009, 14:33	#4
STEVE 03 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Services: PSN: steve2k7 Xbox Live: St3999 Posts: 5,054	The last time something like this happened was when character Martin Platt had an affair with teenager Katy Harris and the actor who played Martin (Sean Wilson) threatened to leave unless the storyline was shelved. I think Corrie gave in to his demands, but was later axed from the show. Watch out Kevin, you might be next

30-09-2009, 14:39	#5
LiBi Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 475	There's already another thread running about this and the majority of the posts on that are supportive of Michael, as people feel this is one SL too far. You would have to be a pretty callous individual to carry on an affair while your wife is battling cancer, and while I'd use many words to describe the character of Kevin, callous isn't one of them.

30-09-2009, 14:40	#6
layne Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: checking my bits and pieces Posts: 3,498	I could understand it if it were a female asking to strip half naked or have same sex relations if actor / actress is straight, or something like that. However, this intended storyline shouldn't be written to the actors preference.

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RadicalNature Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University of Lancashire. Services: ♥ Rik Mayall Posts: 3,583	I think he should sherrup and do what he's paid for and be thankful he's in work tbh.

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molliepops Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: woking Services: sky, bt Posts: 2,452	I actually think good on him for standing up to be counted in this way. He has probably played his character far longer than the writers have been writing for the show so knows more about what his character would or would not do in the circumstances. Also it's refreshing to see someone standing up for marriage and the family unit for a change.

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hopeandfaith06 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Penrith, Cumbria Services: www.itvgallery.co.uk www.twitter.com/tomo359 Posts: 12,658	If it means this stupid affair storyline ends early then i am fine with it. Usually i don't like it when stars try to push their weight around and act bigger than they are, but for this case i can give an exception as the story is stupid.

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Cal2008 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: notts Uk Services: Dab radio, V+ hd, virgin media, t-mob, Posts: 1,002 Blog Entries: 96	I agree the sl is silly so i hope it ends soon.

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cheekychopz Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Services: Virgin Media Posts: 328	He should remember he is employed to bring stories alive and not to dictate to producers what the character should or should not do because it may go against his own morals, it's acting it is not real. Actors often play despicable characters to tell a story, if he doesn't like it then take a job stacking shelves at Tesco and let a willing actor take over the role.

30-09-2009, 16:12	#21
soapgirlhere Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,659	I'm sure they'll back down, they wouldn't want to lose Kevin.

30-09-2009, 16:16	#23
Sylvia Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 6,241	Frankly I would rather the Sally cancer story was cancelled - far too grim. Bring on more affairs!