Emmerdale fan-favourite Bradley Riches opened up about his condition and how acting saved him. The actor’s fans ended up calling him an inspiration after knowing his incredible story. Stay with us to get more insights!
Bradley Loves His Role!
Bradley Riches, who plays the character of Lewis Barton, arrived in the village this year. He entered as a long-lost brother of Ross Barton. Soon, he learned that Moira was responsible for his mother’s death. Though he left the village, he re-entered the village. Meanwhile, his relationship with his brother also improved. But the soap fans know that he has autism.
In the recent episodes, Kammy arranged a housewarming party. Many villagers were happy. At the party, Lewis interacted with many friends. But he was uncomfortable as loud noises triggered him. The character went home and had a panic attack. Nicola was concerned and followed him. She gave him the space to deal with the things. Vinny also found out that something was wrong with Lewis.
Elsewhere, the soap star, Bradley Lewis, made an appearance on Loose Women. He said that when he found out that his character is autistic, he decided to do it as he wanted to represent his community. He was also happy to know that his character is gay. Bradley added that he also wanted to tell positive autistic stories. Lewis is good at his job and has good communication skills.
Bradley Riches Was Non-Verbal Till Ten!
Furthermore, Bradley praised the soap’s team and called them amazing. They told him to make the scenes as authentic as possible. Bradley revealed that he didn’t use words as a form of communication till he was ten. He used communication cards during his childhood.
He also opened up about the waiting list for autism. His parents encouraged him to enter the theatre world. He said that acting saved him in a lot of ways and is an escapism. The actor said that the sets he has worked on asked about his requirements.
Meanwhile, the soap fans reacted to his interview on social media. Many people shared their experiences in the comments. They said that he gives them hope. Some of them even called him an inspiration. Do you also love his incredible story? Share your thoughts in the comments. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates!