Actor James Chase is hoping that viewers of Emmerdale will see a throwback scene as the ITV soap opera touches on the past of villain Tom King in future scenes.
Fans of Emmerdale may witness the reappearance of a former character if a certain star gets his way.
James Chase, who starred in Tom King, admitted that he would really like to see a former King family member visit the village as part of his terrifying plot involving Belle Dingle. He also talked about how Tom’s abuse of his wife Belle, both mentally and physically, sent him down such a dark path.
With Tom attacking Belle in recent weeks, the coercive control plot has intensified, and things are only going to get worse. However, actor James has expressed his opinion regarding whether or not Tom has always behaved in this manner and whether any events from his past have inspired his heinous actions.
The actor talked about whether any other people had been abused by him and whether a former character might return to the program. In an interview with The Mirror and other media, he demanded that his on-screen sister Anya King return and asked how this plot twist might affect things.
He said to us, “I don’t think it was anywhere near this extent, but I think there may have been some controlling behavior in [his previous relationships].” He is this way because of his love and obsession with her, in a twisted way.
“He thinks she is his, he’s scared of losing her and that’s why he goes so far in making sure he doesn’t let go of her.” James also discussed whether Tom’s abuse was encouraged by his abusive father, Carl King, who was a villain.
“I view it as he probably saw his dad being a certain way to his mum when he was growing up, but this is just hypothetical,” he said. I could see Carl bringing Tom aside and saying something like, “There are times when you need to discipline yourself.”
“If you see that at a young age you think it’s okay.” Regarding whether Tom’s past could be relevant, producer Laura Shaw said, “I think something will come up in the future, yes.” Do I believe that’s how he’s always been? Perhaps.
When he joined the soap opera last year, actor James also disclosed that he knew what was in store for Tom and Belle and that at some point, his character would be rumbled. James stated that Tom’s retribution was “needed” and that his character had a “shelf life” and that an ending would occur. In his own words, “Even though Tom was a good character for the first six months, I always knew this role was going to have this storyline.”
“It was inevitable that this would occur, but you have to honor the plot as accurately as you can because it is a real thing. It’s a positive indication that you are doing it right if the audience does not like you.
“I think it has to happen because it’s what he deserves,” he continued. Nothing can get away from him. I’m not sure [how it will end] to what degree. Belle and the audience both require justice for what has happened to her.
“We have to see her win in the end or for him to lose.” James joked that Tom should “at least” go to jail in order to keep the ending a mystery. However, Laura issued a warning, stating that there was still more to come and that “we will see Tom finding different ways to manipulate and control Belle.” There will be a rise in violence.
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