Some Coronation Street fans have found themselves distracted by one unexpected detail in Will’s storyline, and it has nothing to do with the ongoing Megan court case. A new Reddit discussion has sparked a debate over whether the character really looks like the talented young athlete the soap has presented him to be, with viewers sharing mixed opinions about the casting choice.
Fans Question Whether Will Looks Like A Promising Athlete
Will has been at the center of Coronation Street’s recent grooming storyline involving his former athletics coach, Megan. As the storyline continues and Megan prepares to face court, some viewers have turned their attention to another part of the plot that they believe has never felt convincing.
One Reddit user started the discussion by writing, “Taking nothing away from the actor, but who in their right mind casts this guy as Will, a teenage superstar athlete in the making? He looks nothing like a runner, he’s far too big for that. Can’t help but think this every time it’s mentioned about his running interests.”
Several fans agreed with the post. One recalled a scene where Will chased Sam, writing, “He couldnt catch up to Sam who was wearing his clumpy school shoes when chasing him.” Another viewer added, “Every runner I know is very lean. Young runners especially. And most runners have thin faces. Will’s body is way to thick for him to be a runner. His body would be suited more to rugby or wrestling.”
Viewers Suggest Other Sports And Different Story Ideas
Some fans believed the problem was not with the actor but with how the character was written. One commenter wrote, “If he’s training to be a good runner/athlete he would be naturally more lithe than he is. No shade to the actor. It’s not his fault, but they have missed a trick here, Ben was a rugby player. Will has a good build for rugby, they should have made him a rugby protégée and Megan the best female rugby coach in U.K.”
Another viewer felt the athletics angle was not even necessary for the storyline, saying, “They didn’t need Will to be an athlete or Megan to be a coach. She could have been an after-school tutor.”
Others pointed out that Will has spent much of his recent screen time playing Xbox instead of training. One fan joked, “Athletes tend not to play xbox all day amd go for morning and evening runs, even if their coach is in prison.” However, another Reddit user defended the storyline, replying, “I mean. If I was an athlete, groomed by my coach and my coach was in prison, I’d probably be a little depressed and not that interested in training anymore?”
While many questioned the character’s sporting background, others felt viewers were being unfair. Although fans remain divided, the discussion shows that viewers are paying close attention to every detail of Will’s storyline. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers and behind-the-scenes updates.