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Corrie Actor Slams 'Tragic' Jim McDonald Exit
8 Feb
Summary
- Charlie Lawson calls Jim McDonald's off-screen death a tragedy.
- Fans express frustration over the character's weak storyline.
- Lawson critiques the soap for an unceremonious character demise.
Charlie Lawson, known for his role as Jim McDonald on Coronation Street, has publicly lamented the 'tragic' and 'weak' manner of his character's off-screen demise. The actor stated that Jim's exit, revealed earlier this week, was not a fitting conclusion for a beloved character, especially when compared to the strong storylines of the 1990s.
Fans have echoed Lawson's sentiments, expressing their upset on social media and calling the decision 'lousy' and 'tacky.' Many feel Jim McDonald, a fixture since 1988, deserved a more impactful departure. Lawson himself expressed a desire for a more dramatic exit, such as a shooting, rather than the current understated conclusion.
Lawson last appeared on the show in 2018 in a storyline involving his estranged wife Liz and a deception concerning their daughter. He has previously expressed skepticism about returning to the show, noting how the 'woke' nature of modern television might not align with his character's traditional views.
