Corrie's Stephen 'next serial killer' as star talks 'ease' of committing Leo murder

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Coronation Street villain Stephen Reid plans to add his name to the long roster of serial killers haunting the cobbles, after antagonist Pat Phelan's reign ended in 2018.Soap viewers saw Stephen grapple with Jenny's beau Leo, who came close to discovering his defrauding schemes, before ultimately killing him and driving away without informing the authorities.

Stephen manages to dispose of the body and begins an elaborate set-up to ensure everyone thinks Leo has emigrated to Canada – but actor Todd Boyce has teased that this won't be his last kill.READ MORE: Corrie Mikey North's exit 'sealed' as Gary Windass forced to dig his own graveExplaining what's to come in the soap, Todd explained: "Stephen goes back to the scene of the crime at the back of Underworld, and he sees Leo’s phone, which they were scuffling over and had been forgotten about on the ground. "He manages to make it seem like Leo is in Canada, sneaks into the pub because he overhears from Gemma that his suitcase and passport are in the back room."He added: "It’s so creepy because it’s exactly how I would steal something, so you really are exposing yourself as a thief and a bad guy!"And as for Leo: "Everyone thinks his passport and suitcase are gone and he’s sending text messages saying everything’s great in Canada, so it’s perfect cover."But amid his treachery, does Stephen feel any guilt?

Todd spilled: "Probably like everyone in the world, I’ve spent my life thinking the worst thing you could possibly do is be the reason for someone dying."We were filming a scene the other day with police cars outside Underworld and Carla calling Stephen over, and he's thinking, 'Oh my God...'"He started to cry, because that's natural and he's so alone with his secrets.