Originally Posted by patijack
Have you felt Hesmondalgh has always given an excellent portrayal of the Haley character, this storyline aside? For me she's an example of a medoicre soap actress who has played it OTT and cartoonish.
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Have you felt Hesmondalgh has always given an excellent portrayal of the Haley character, this storyline aside? For me she's an example of a medoicre soap actress who has played it OTT and cartoonish.
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Have you felt Hesmondalgh has always given an excellent portrayal of the Haley character, this storyline aside? For me she's an example of a medoicre soap actress who has played it OTT and cartoonish.
Manchester 1966
1 have worked in the community in health and social care and not come across anyone like her in 25 years
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Surely that it's realistic for such an event to be highly emotional, if the storyline happened very quickly there would be criticism that it's not realistic, also it is a natural progression of this illness that would see any persons usual spirit and character diluted. There is no need to feel manipulated by it....switch off & hope you never experience anything like it in reality.
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Yes, Roy's the one who deserves the awards IMO.
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Coronation Street star David Neilson has spoken about Roy Cropper's struggle with Hayley's decision to take her own life.
The actor said that Roy feels "confused" and "betrayed" by his wife after she finally puts an end to her battle with cancer.
The Croppers shortly before Hayley's death
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Julie Hesmondhalgh's final scenes as Hayley will air on Monday (January 20), as she ends her life with Roy by her side. Roy must later explain what happened to Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) when she discovers the death.
Neilson said: "Roy is conflicted because he is immensely loyal to Hayley [and] he has told a lie in saying that he will support her wholeheartedly because he is not supporting her, he doesn't agree with it.
"To him, it is a very selfish act. I think Roy feels that he is absolutely on his own. He is very, very confused and conflicted that she has removed herself from their relationship which is such a tight and unique one.
David Neilson as Roy Cropper in Coronation Street
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"When she has died there is tremendous grief, which displays itself in all sorts of ways. It is so sudden, to have chosen the moment that way. He kept telling her, 'You could have life tomorrow'."
The actor added: "[Roy] feels betrayed and I think he feels almost like he has fallen out of love.
"He doesn't feel guilt. He feels anger, confusion and maybe even doubts about the basis of their relationship. It makes him question everything.
Roy tells Fiz the truth about Hayley's death
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"It is a horrible thing, the cancer is a horrible thing, but the fact that she takes herself away from him before time, before she would have had to, is horrible too and something he really can't understand.
"She has planned everything. He feels used in that way. He has had no say in anything. She has organised the funeral, they are all her choices. She even planned how and when she would die and he feels like he has not been considered," Neilson said.
"Moving forwards ,we will continue to see him struggle and even take himself away from Weatherfield. He has a long way to go yet before he can move on with his own life after what she has done," Neilson explained.
The actor is nominated for Best Serial Performance at the National Television Awards, alongside Hesmondhalgh, Michelle Keegan and EastEnders star Jessie Wallace.
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Totally disagree with your perceptions and conclusions. You miss the point when i said about the acrresses toning down her theatrics. She has interpreted this character in an overly theatrical manner before this storyline, but now because the character is dying, she's had to tone that down and we finally get a decent performance out of her. And I do feel the writiers have manipulated emotions with this topic and I have experineced it personally for your informaiton.
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Totally disagree with your perceptions and conclusions. You miss the point when i said about the acrresses toning down her theatrics. She has interpreted this character in an overly theatrical manner before this storyline, but now because the character is dying, she's had to tone that down and we finally get a decent performance out of her. And I do feel the writiers have manipulated emotions with this topic and I have experineced it personally for your informaiton.
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Julie would have only acted the way she did portray Hayley in the manner which she was told to do by the producers/directors/writers and I don't think she was too theatric, as you say. I shall miss her.
Manchester 1966
From what I hear she is playing herself and in real life she is just like Hayley.....so no acting involved if that is the case. I hav'nt seen her be interviewed so can't say for myself
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