James Norton has worked with his on-screen son, Rhys Connah, since the young actor was just eight years old and James has reportedly acted as a “father figure” for his co-star.
The pair have formed a close relationship over the years with James playing villain Tommy Lee Royce on the show.
James Norton ‘turns’ on set of Happy Valley
James Norton has worked with Rhys Connah since he was just eight years old on the set of Happy Valley.
Rhys has returned as a teenager to the role of Ryan Cawood, the son of notorious Happy Valley criminal Tommy Lee Royce.
And the pair have a close relationship on set.
Rhys Connah was raised by his single mother and lives at home with her, his grandmother and his younger brother.
He is reportedly estranged from his father, but James has provided a “father figure” for the young actor.
And Rhys has been full of praise for his on-screen father. He told the BBC: “He brings so much to the character, like the energy.
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