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When the Manchester Evening News spoke upon the axing of the Morton clan, their critic Ian Wylie stated that he had become to like the characters of Darryll and Mel, even though their on-screen family 'failed to fit the weatherfield jigsaw'.<ref>http://blogs.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ianwylie/2008/04/coronation_street_seven_stars.html</ref> The review centre said that Mel and her family were full of wooden actors.<ref>http://www.reviewcentre.com/review242591.html</ref> |
When the Manchester Evening News spoke upon the axing of the Morton clan, their critic Ian Wylie stated that he had become to like the characters of Darryll and Mel, even though their on-screen family 'failed to fit the weatherfield jigsaw'.<ref>http://blogs.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ianwylie/2008/04/coronation_street_seven_stars.html</ref> The review centre said that Mel and her family were full of wooden actors.<ref>http://www.reviewcentre.com/review242591.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:56, 28 September 2008
Template:Coronation Street character
Darryl Morton is a fictional character on the British soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by former Grange Hill actor Jonathan Dixon,[1] real life friend of Jack P. Shepherd[2]
Creation
Casting
During the casting for the character of Darryl Morton different actors were called in for auditions for the role. Actor Jonathan Dixon revealed in an interview with Digital Spy that he was called back through five stages of auditioning and eventually got down to the last two where he had to audition against a long term friend. During each stage of auditioning the hopefuls had to audition as sets of twins. Jonathan continually met fellow cast member Emma Edmondson who plays his on-screen sister Mel Morton. In the final audition the two were paired up, and went on to be cast as twins Mel and Darryl.[3]
Background
Darryl is the less serious-minded of the Morton twins, Darryl can be just plain daft, lazy and is closest to his twin sister Mel. In the interview with Digitalspy Jonathan went on to confirm this, speaking of his character he said:
I don't think he's really that snidey and dark. Just your classic teenage lazy boy... He's mainly close to Mel, his twin sister, they're very close, as much as they do get down each others' necks[4]
Darryl first appeared on-screen March 18 2007. He lives in the shed of the garden of Number 6. He has been in trouble with the law for several motoring offences, and was horrified when twin sister Mel said she planned to join the police. Soon after his arrival he struck up a close friendship with next door neighbour David Platt (Ironically his real life childhood friend).
Storylines
After the character's arrival he was in the background, and not much known about him. There was question about his and the rest of his character's family's popularity with the viewing public.[5] In April 2007 it was announced that the character would be involved in a heavy marijuana smoking scene with Vernon Tomlin. It caused controversy, and the soap's executive producer Kieran Roberts stated that:
"Not all stories are to the taste of all our viewers. But the vast majority of the time we get it right. We do not set out to shock and sensationalise."[6]
Although the scene didn't air eventually, there was a milder scene at the Morton's house-warming party where Vernon took on a mellow disposition after smoking a joint Darryl gave him. On 16 September 2007, Darryl's friend 'Stig' asked him to look after some ecstasy tablets. Afraid that his dad would find them, he asked David Platt to look after them, but he hid them in one of his niece's dolls.[7] However, when Bethany swallowed one, David decided to protect his friend and bailed Darryl out by taking the blame for possession. The storyline also received some criticism. After a brief flirtation in the rovers with barmaid Lauren Wilson, Darryl began dating her. After a few dates of playing hard to get, they began seeing each other on a more regular basis. He often pays for their dates and drinks, even though Mel told him that his money is the only reason she is interested. Their involvement with each other came to an end when Lauren became angry with him having no money, and said they were never an item. The character of Darryl was supposed to be leaving with the rest of the Morton clan. However, in a recent interview with the Liverpool Echo, Michael Starke who plays his father Jerry revealed they had kept his character on as "his character links in with David Platt".[8] Jerry collapsed on 27 August 2008 and went into care on 31 August, where Darryl and the rest of the family were told that Jerry was still alive and has a high chance of staying that way, but also that he may die. Amber Kalirai seems to have become close to Darryl.
Reception
When the Manchester Evening News spoke upon the axing of the Morton clan, their critic Ian Wylie stated that he had become to like the characters of Darryll and Mel, even though their on-screen family 'failed to fit the weatherfield jigsaw'.[9] The review centre said that Mel and her family were full of wooden actors.[10]
References
- ^ Coronation Street | Cast & Characters | M-P Cast & Characters | Darryl Morton - ITV Soaps
- ^ http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/1196578.jonathan_wins_starring_street_role/
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a43530/jonathan-dixon-and-emma-edmondson.html
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a43530/jonathan-dixon-and-emma-edmondson.html
- ^ Corrieblog: The Morton family – hit or miss?
- ^ http://www.lifestyleextra.com/TVNews.asp?Code=TR157767L&headline=coronation_street_to_air_graffic_drugs_scene
- ^ Coronation Street drama as evil David has to face up to his past behind bars | Mail Online
- ^ [1]
- ^ http://blogs.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ianwylie/2008/04/coronation_street_seven_stars.html
- ^ http://www.reviewcentre.com/review242591.html