Coronation Street Jack P Shepherd has been at the centre of the drama for 20 years as troubled David Platt - and now he's channelled another different angry character in lockdown.
16.05.2020 - 14:41 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Coronation Street actor Jack P. Shepherd has said he will quit the soap if writers stop giving him interesting storylines.
The 32-year-old actor has played David Platt for twenty years on the long-running ITV soap but says he would be willing to walk away if his character isn’t given enough to do.
David has been involved in some high profile plots over the past two decades, with the character being a challenge for on-screen mum Gail, and more recently was involved in a harrowing rape storyline.
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Coronation Street Jack P Shepherd has been at the centre of the drama for 20 years as troubled David Platt - and now he's channelled another different angry character in lockdown.
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Jack P Shepherd has admitted he would consider quitting Coronation Street if other opportunities were offered to him.The 32 year old has played David Platt on the hit ITV soap for 20 years, but has said he will move on from the cobbles if his character stops being given interesting storylines. In 2018, the actor was involved in a harrowing male rape storyline, which the soap have confirmed will continue this year.
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