Well, it looks like Adam McKay‘s “Average Height, Average Build” is a go, at least in terms of its cast. Deadline reports that McKay has the two leading men he wants for the project lined up, with Robert Pattinson and Robert Downey Jr. now on board.
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Coronation Street fans were reeling from harrowing scenes in Friday night's episode (March 3) as Amy Barlow was raped by her best friend's boyfriend Aaron Sandford. Viewers saw Aaron prey on Amy after the pair were drawn together when they both fell out with Summer Spellman and they celebrated Aaron's promotion to become a mechanic at Kevin Webster's garage.
Viewers saw the teens share a kiss in the ITV soap, but Amy quickly pulled away and was left wracked with guilt. Later at a cocktail night at the Bistro, Aaron was sniping again with Summer and couldn't take his eyes off Amy.
When Amy headed home after rowing with Summer again, Aaron decided he'd had enough too and joined her back at the flat they share. They played drinking games and polished off every drop of alcohol in the flat.
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Events then took a dark turn as Amy went to the bedroom to find more booze and Aaron, played by James Craven, followed her. As they sat down on the bed Aaron complimented Amy and kissed her.
Amy then admitted she felt sick and rolled away from him. But Aaron moved in closer and continued to kiss Amy, who was unaware of what was happening as he made the decision for her that they would have sex.
While applauding the powerful scenes, fans took to Twitter to complain about the change in character for Aaron. The character was introduced a year ago as the friendly boy who met Summer at a diabetic support group and it turned out he was caring for his abusive, alcoholic dad. Aaron then went on to support Summer through her bulimia and a miscarriage.
@stevebethere complained: "They have now ruined the Aaron character it's rare someone
Well, it looks like Adam McKay‘s “Average Height, Average Build” is a go, at least in terms of its cast. Deadline reports that McKay has the two leading men he wants for the project lined up, with Robert Pattinson and Robert Downey Jr. now on board.
Coronation Street star James Craven has quipped 'we didn't plan it' as he rocked up to a work event in an almost identical outfit to his co-star. The actor, who plays Aaron Sandford in the ITV soap, and Amy Barlow actress Elle Mulvaney were among the show's cast heading to a get-together at what appeared to be the Salford-based studios.
Coronation Street lines up a devastating week, with Daisy Midgeley’s (Charlotte Jordan) wedding day set to end in tragedy. Daisy is convinced that her wedding to Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) is cursed as she wakes up with a bloodshot eye. Ryan Connor (Ryan Preston), meanwhile, is forced to step in as chauffeur, while Jenny (Sally Ann Matthews) and Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Pregner) help Daisy to look a million dollars.
Coronation Street is set for powerful scenes next week when brave Amy Barlow reports Aaron Sandford to the police after he raped her when she was unconscious Only recently, soap stars Elle Mulvaney and James Craven have been at the centre of a non-consensual sex storyline, which soap bosses hope will open conversations about sexual activity among young people.The episode, which aired on 3 March, saw Elle's character Amy and James' character Aaron share a drunken kiss while at the flat they share, following his row with girlfriend Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby).The pair then moved to the bedroom where Amy started to undress, before admitting she felt sick and rolled away from him. However, in harrowing scenes, Aaron continued to kiss Amy who was unaware of what happened next as he made the decision for her that they will have sexual relations.
Coronation Street fans have made a 'weird' observation as Sarah Barlow was seen getting close to the enemy, aka Damon Hay. Unbenown to Sarah's brother Nick Tilsley, Damon, the brother of drugs lord Harvey Gaskell, was dealing drugs through the deliveries at the Bistro.
Next week there's devastation on the Coronation Street cobbles as Daisy Midgeley prepares to say "I do" with Daniel Osbourne. Bride Daisy wakes up with a bloodshot eye she’s convinced her wedding is cursed, even more so when Ryan is forced to step in as chauffeur as the wedding car has been stolen and the cake arrives decorated with a retirement message.
When Elle Mulvaney and James Craven were handed the daunting task of taking on a sexual assault storyline, the Coronation Street stars knew they could leave nothing to chance to do the issue justice. Elle has been playing wild child Amy Barlow since she was just eight years old so she’s got the gravitas to carry off one of the soap’s most important storylines, and understands the importance of making sure the scenes are given the respect they deserve. Her co-star James plays Amy’s best friend’s boyfriend Aaron who rapes Amy after she passes out drunk, and he was equally aware that Elle, 20, would need to feel completely safe and comfortable during the traumatic scenes.
Michelle Keegan had to laugh as she says she was 'humbled' by one of her family members after they sent her a picture of herself looking completely different during her days on Coronation Street. The Stockport-born actress shot to fame after landing a role on the Salford-based soap back in 2008.
Emmerdale fans have found themselves asking the same questions and spotting details about Leyla Cavanagh's kidnap ordeal as they wait to discover if she'll survive. Last week, viewers of the ITV soap saw the wedding planner attempt to get her own back on drug dealer Callum after he stabbed her son and left him for dad.
Coronation Street fans were quick to point out Beth Sutherland's major blunder as she looks set to break her husband Kirk's heart. The Underworld machinist hasn't been having the best time with her other half after he discovered she lied about slapping Hope Stape.
Elle Mulvaney has grown up in front of Coronation Street viewers' eyes. Thirteen years after taking over the role of Tracy Barlow and Steve McDonald's daughter, the actress has been thrust back into the forefront of the ITV soap.
Love Island returned to our screens on Monday night as the islanders geared themselves up for one of the staple episodes of the show. The remaining stars looking to find love in the South African villa went head-to-head as they battled it out in a 'talent show', which gave them the opportunity to showcase their skills.
Soap watchers were reeling from upsetting scenes in Friday night's epsidoe of Coronation Street as Amy Barlow was raped by her best friend's boyfriend Aaron Sandford. The flatmates were seen bonding over drinking games after they both fell out with Aaron's girlfriend Summer Spellman.
Coronation Street is tackling the issue of non-consensual sex with a harrowing storyline that saw soap favourite Amy Barlow preyed on by her best friend's boyfriend. In Friday night's episode (March 3) Amy was raped by Aaron Sandford after the pair both fell out with Aaron's girlfriend Summer Spellman.
Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has shared how she has been supported over her latest hard-hitting storyline. The actress, who is famed for playing Amy Barlow in the ITV soap, has also spoken about the 'challenging' scenes viewers will see on Friday night (March 3) and in the coming days and weeks as Amy is raped by friend Aaron Sandford.
Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has sent a message to fans ahead of the soap's return to screens with difficult scenes ahead. It was revealed last month that the ITV soap star's character Amy Barlow will be raped by Aaron Sanford in a new non-consent storyline.
With the FA Cup upon us a number of regularly scheduled TV shows have had to be rescheduled, including popular soaps EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street. From 7pm on Wednesday (March 3) the football will be dominating television screens, filling the schedules for both the BBC and ITV.
Coronation Street fans were left feeling 'sick' twice during the latest trip to the cobbles - and by two members of the same family. The ITV soap was back on-screen on Monday night (February 27) and viewers saw Paul Foreman eager to get back to work after his recent accident.
Next week on Coronation Street Amy Barlow wakes up, hungover and with no memory of how she got into bed in harrowing scenes. In the garage, a hungover Aaron feels wretched.
EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street are in a huge schedule shake-up next week thanks to the Live FA Cup Football. Next week, soap watchers will be disappointed to see Wednesday's episodes cancelled and instead replaced with football, which will be airing on both BBC One at 7:30pm and ITV at 7pm. While EastEnders will be cancelled again on Tuesday for the Match of the Day Live: The FA Cup which will air at 7:30pm with Emmerdale going back to its old time of 7pm so Live FA Cup Football can air 7:30pm.