David’s found himself in deep trouble, and things are spiraling out of control in Coronation Street. From threats escalating to outright violence, the Platt family is facing danger like never before. Jack P Shepherd, who plays David, has spilled the beans on what’s coming up for his character.
David’s decision to steal money from Harvey is backfiring spectacularly. Jack says: ‘When the dog was run over, David knew it was a deliberate threat. Then the house was attacked, and Shona goes missing—it feels like it’s all getting ramped up. They’re not just meeting him in dark alleys anymore; they’re physically hurting his family. When it’s general street conversation that Mason was killed by his brothers, David really starts to panic.’
The stakes couldn’t be higher now that the Radcliffe brothers, known killers, are after him. Jack explains: ‘He’s very worried. If they’re willing to kill their own brother, David knows they won’t hesitate to kill him when the time comes.’
The threats hit even closer to home when Shona goes missing. Jack reveals: ‘David’s panicked. He knows it’s his fault his family’s in danger. He’s desperate and trying to sell anything he can to pay back the money, but it’s nowhere near enough. He’s bricking it.’
Despite the chaos, Jack is enjoying David’s dark turn. ‘I love playing David when he’s on the wrong side of the law,’ he says. ‘When it’s high-octane, with explosive stories and stunts, it’s so much fun. The Platts are all involved too, which I love. It’s exciting to play David in these reckless situations.’
In a desperate bid to solve his financial woes, David turns to an old prison acquaintance, Andy. Jack explains: ‘David knows Andy’s dodgy and goes to him to see if there’s any work he can do to make quick cash. He’s hoping to do some petty crimes under the radar, even though Andy’s tied to Harvey. It’s risky, and David’s digging himself deeper.’
David’s unpredictable nature keeps things fresh for Jack: ‘Whether he’s depressed and reckless, evil and scheming, or funny and chaotic, I love playing him in all forms. You can never quite tell how he’s going to get out of a mess—or if he even will.’
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