Rejoice Coronation Street fans, Alison King, who plays Carla Connor on the BBC soap has confirmed that she’s staying put. With storylines spanning 18 years, Carla’s journey has always captivated viewers and good thing, we will get to see a lot more of her. What is her secret though? What keeps her hooked? Recently, the actress has spilled all the beans. King reveals that it’s her love for exploring Carla’s multifaceted character. Plus, it’s not just the plots that keep her coming back- it’s the bonds on set, too. Read on to know more!
What Keeps Carla Connor Glued To Coronation Street?
Alison King (Carla Connor) isn’t leaving Coronation Street anytime soon. Since 2006, Carla’s been through so much on screen, including battling alcoholism, surviving a terrifying rape, dealing with mental health struggles, and multiple weddings. However, Alison loves exploring all these different sides of Carla’s character.
Alison expressed, “I like playing all Carla Connor’s unexpected, varied sides.” She mentioned that Carla has numerous facets to her personality, and while she tries to evolve as a person, her core remains fiery and fearless. Coronation Street star noted that her alter-ego is ‘vulnerable’ and can sometimes be afraid.
She notes that even after feeling all of the emotions that one can, Carla is also fearless. She confronts challenges head-on. This usually leads to ‘brilliant’ storylines where she either finds trouble or does what’s right. The soap star pointed out that viewers understand Carla’s tendency to go off track but appreciate her eventual return.
King expressed her appreciation for being able to portray her Coronation Street character’s vulnerability in situations like psychosis, addiction, and grief. While highlighting her strength as a woman and her nature of making mistakes, she admits to the satisfaction of portraying such a ‘good soul.’
Additionally, besides the plots, it’s her colleagues who make the star eager to return to work daily. She described the team as a close-knit family. She stated, “I’ve made so many friends it’s a dream really.” Alison highlighted the pleasure of portraying diverse roles daily and honing her craft as an actor.
She asserted that she had worked consistently for 27 years with minimal breaks. She added, “So getting to practice your art every single day is sensational for an actor.” Let us see what’s next for her. Till then, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers for the latest Coronation Street updates!
