Max’s Coronation Street exit storyline ‘confirmed’ as departing star posts filming pic
Departing Coronation Street star Paddy Bever has shared a behind the scenes look at filming scenes for Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) trial.
The Max Turner actor, 22, has left the ITV soap before after three years in the role.
‘After much reflection and in an incredibly difficult decision, I have chosen to step away from Max, and Coronation Street, to explore new opportunities. I have been surrounded by such kindness and support every step of the way,’ he said in a statement.
He added to The Daily Mirror: ‘It’s been a great privilege to contribute to the legacy of such a well-loved and iconic show. This chapter has been unforgettable and while I look forward to what lies ahead, I will treasure these memories.’
Since Paddy’s introduction, Max has been involved in some huge storylines – including being groomed into a far right extremist gang.
More recently he was almost strangled to death by Joel Deering (Calum Lill), though girlfriend Lauren jumped to his defence in the nick of time and smashed the sinister solicitor’s head with a rock.
The pair then disposed of his body in a river, and the court case is taking place this week.
Unfortunately for Lauren, the trial isn’t going as she wished. Her cellmate Brie (Jessica Ellis) had been paid by Joel’s dad Gus (Chris Garning) to pretend that she had attacked her, therefore painting her as a violent person.
Gus and his wife Anthea (Carol Royle) are desperate to take custody of her infant son Frankie, who was born after Joel subjected her to months of abuse.
Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) jumped in at the eleventh hour and pointed out that Gus’ drastic action to ensure the jury found Lauren guilty must’ve been stemmed from his belief that she is innocent.
Paddy shared a snap to his Instagram of him holding a black Labrador puppy, writing: ‘We had a little visitor for court scenes’, before naming the dog as Betsy.
Could this be a clue that Max will face court again prior to Paddy’s exit?
Or could it be that the picture was taken during filming for the current court scenes?
It’s also very possible that the character could perish in the house fire scenes that are due to air in coming weeks.
Metro previously revealed how a major fire was being filmed, with pictures showing the Platt house ablaze.
Producer Kate Brooks teased the exciting plot line, telling us: ‘The story we’re telling is one of a very desperate David, trying to protect his family and keep Harvey and his goons at bay.
‘He is struggling to navigate that, and struggling to pay back this big debt he has.
‘It all comes to a massive head in early February, when we play a massive stunt that has huge consequences for David.
‘So, in trying to protect everyone and do the right thing, he ends up losing quite a few things that he holds dear.’
Could that be Max?
