When Elle Mulvaney and James Craven were handed the daunting task of taking on a sexual assault storyline, the Coronation Street stars knew they could leave nothing to chance to do the issue justice.
Elle has been playing wild child Amy Barlow since she was just eight years old so she’s got the gravitas to carry off one of the soap’s most important storylines, and understands the importance of making sure the scenes are given the respect they deserve.
Her co-star James plays Amy’s best friend’s boyfriend Aaron who rapes Amy after she passes out drunk, and he was equally aware that Elle, 20, would need to feel completely safe and comfortable during the traumatic scenes.
Speaking exclusively to OK!, Elle says that she and James made sure they communicated clearly and were happy at all times. “He spoke to me beforehand, we checked boundaries with each other and he made sure I was comfortable every step of the way," explains Elle. "Afterwards he messaged me to make sure I was OK.
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