Life for the Platts looks set to get darker on Coronation Street, with Lucy Fallon promising some "really scary" storylines ahead for the troubled family.
The actress, who plays rebellious teen Bethany Platt, confirmed that her character will be at the centre of the drama as the on-screen clan's ongoing troubles with bad boy Callum Logan (Sean Ward) continue.
Callum has already caused big trouble for the Platts this year, but it seems that he is only just beginning as his behaviour becomes more extreme over the coming months.
Fallon told the new issue of Inside Soap, out tomorrow: "What's coming up for Bethany is very intense. Some really scary things are going to happen involving her and the Platts - and it's quite a brave storyline, so I think viewers will be surprised.
"This could be the wake-up call she needs to straighten herself out."
Bethany provides Callum with information
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Bethany and Callum
Jack P Shepherd, who plays David Platt, added: "We're gearing up for the live episode - and there's lots of action involving the Platts.
"It's all building towards David being out for revenge - but only time will tell as to whether he's finally met his match in Callum."
Last week, it was revealed that Jason Grimshaw will step up to protect the Platts when Callum turns nastier - which earns him a trip to hospital when the villain arranges for him to be beaten up by thugs.
Sarah and Jason hatch a plan
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Jason will try to help his ex Sarah
Ryan Thomas, who plays Jason, explained: "It's different for Jason's character because he's normally playing the loveable family guy. It's just a change of character for him where he gets to be a little bit more aggressive and protective over his family and people around him.
"He's got a lot to do with Sarah and Bethany, protecting them and the Platts. There's a lot of fighting going on!"