Coronation Street star Aaron McCusker has opened up about Ben Driscoll‘s backstory, following the newcomer’s arrival in Weatherfield. The character, who recently bought The Rovers Return for his wife Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley), hit the cobbles with their children and his mother Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn) this week.
Following reports of a flashback episode centred on Ben and his brother’s childhood, McCusker mentioned two characters who could play an important role in Ben’s story, including his former partner.
“Yes, an ex-wife, and we’ve talked about my brother as well,” the actor said. “It’ll be interesting, there’s lots of different directions it could go, and I’m very excited to see where it does go.”
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Meanwhile, the actor has also hinted at a friendship between Ben, Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) and Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine).
Reflecting on his working relationship with Jack P Shepherd – aka David Platt – McCusker added: “He reached out and he was nice and he really made an effort.
“He’s very funny and he has a gorgeous smile as well. We have a lovely episode. And Steve and Tim – there’s been a couple of scenes in the Rovers, I can see Ben, Steve and Tim getting on quite well. I’d love to have a friendship with Roy!” he continued.
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“I’ve done one scene in Roy’s Rolls and that was as exciting as being in the Rovers. We’ll just see where it goes and where they take him. I know what I’ve done so far, and the storylines are really good. It’s been so busy, but that’s the way I like it.”
While little is known about Ben’s arc, McCusker has teased some “difficult times ahead” for the character, including clashes between his mum Maggie and wife Eva. “He’s got every reason to be stuck between his mum and Eva because he loves them both dearly, and there’s nothing worse than being stuck between that,” the TV star mused.
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“He can see that [Maggie] doesn’t treat [Eva] very well, but he’s scared to step in because she was a single mum and she brought him up. What can he do? Deep down, he wishes she wouldn’t speak to her like that and wishes she’d go away every now and again.”
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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