Emrhys Cooper has arrived in Coronation Street, playing sinister cult leader Rowan Cunliffe. He’s wowing Leanne and making his presence felt already.
He may seem charming now, but it’s not long until Toyah starts to be suspicious about what his real motives are. Will Leanne be drawn into a creepy cult?
Actor Emrhys Cooper has taken on the role of Rowan, and in a strange coincidence, he’s got personal experience of cults after a difficult experience with his parents.
We sat down for a chat with Emrhys to find out all about drawing on his own life for the role, and what made him swap the bright lights of Hollywood for Weatherfield!
![Rowan [EMRHYS COOPER] from The Institute charms Leanne Battersby [JANE DANSON] and gives her the benefit of his advice.](https://www.entertainmentdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15_03_coro_leanne_rowan_04.jpg)
Dancing Christmas tree!
Emrhys started his career as a dancer, but he was ambitious! After dancing in the West End and even performing as a dancing Christmas tree in the Corrie panto, he decided to head to Los Angeles.
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![Rowan [EMRHYS COOPER] from The Institute charms Leanne Battersby [JANE DANSON] and gives her the benefit of his advice.](https://www.entertainmentdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15_03_coro_leanne_rowan_02.jpg)
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![When Leanne Battersby [JANE DANSON] reveals that Rowan Cunliffe [EMRHYS COOPER] gave her some sound advice, Simon Barlow [ALEX BAIN] suggests she joins him for the next Institute.](https://www.entertainmentdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/18_03_leanne_rowan_simon_01.jpg)
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