In a move that has sent shockwaves through the soap opera world, Brian Capron has finally opened up about his highly anticipated and truly epic comeback as the infamous Richard Hillman on Coronation Street. This veteran soap star has stepped back into the shoes of the deviously complex, and supposedly deceased, ex-husband of Gail Platt, all in the lead-up to her much-discussed final scenes.
The news of his reprise has been the talk of the town, and fans have been eager to learn more. Brian Capron has once again embodied the twisted persona of Richard Hillman, a character that left an indelible mark on the show’s history.
When Gail Platt awoke to the unnerving sight of her dead ex-husband rummaging through her sideboard in her living room, she was understandably petrified. It was a moment that had viewers on the edge of their seats, harking back to the dark and tumultuous past that Richard Hillman brought to the cobbles.