Coronation Street stalwart Charlie Lawson has issued a grim forecast for the future of the beloved soap, suggesting it could face its final curtain within the next ten years.The actor, who has become synonymous with his role as Jim McDonald since 1989, believes that subpar performances and the exhaustion of older cast members are alienating die-hard viewers, sparking fears that Weatherfield may not survive the coming decade.During the memorial service for the late Corrie writer John Stevenson, Charlie and fellow actress Sarah Lancashire shared their worries.
The Daily Star reports he expressed his concerns: "I fear that 'Corrie' might not be here in ten years' time. Sarah and I were talking.
We both agreed John wouldn't recognise the show."Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, he went on to voice his dismay at the current state of the programme, noting: "We felt it was a completely different animal, so fundamentally different from our day - and the viewing figures have plummeted." Charlie also highlighted the intense demands placed on longstanding actors such as Sue Nicholls (Audrey Roberts) and Barbara Knox (Rita Tanner), hinting they might follow in the footsteps of Helen Worth (Gail Platt), who is departing after an impressive fifty years portraying Gail.He concluded with a sombre reflection on the current climate behind the scenes: "The workload is huge.
The cast is huge, there's less time for enjoyment, for fun, to get to know the vast quantity of people there."It wouldn't surprise me if some of the stable of elderly actors leave too.
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