The secrecy surrounding Brian’s return was nothing short of remarkable. As The Sun uncovered, the soap bosses went to extraordinary lengths to keep this bombshell under wraps. They meticulously planned every detail, ensuring that not a whisper of his reappearance would leak out until the right moment.
Earlier this very day, The Sun exclusively disclosed how the show’s powers-that-be had masterfully and covertly arranged for the one-time return of the businessman-turned-villain. Richard Hillman’s demise back in 2003, after his failed and diabolical plot to drown Gail, Sarah, David, and Bethany, was a defining moment in Coronation Street lore. But now, he was back, if only for a brief and tantalizing stint.
Speaking candidly about his short-lived return to the familiar cobblestone streets, Brian said, “It was an absolutely wonderful experience. The writers crafted a scene that was not only clever but also managed to capture the essence of what made Richard Hillman such a memorable character.
“It’s an incredibly challenging feat to resurrect a character from the dead, yet I believe the writing team thought long and hard about how to pull it off. And they truly nailed it. For me, it had that perfect blend of the dark humour that was always synonymous with Richard Hillman, which I’ve always adored, along with just a touch of the menacing aura that surrounded him. They balanced it all so exquisitely.”