Ross slips further into addiction
EMMERDALE’S MICHAEL PARR TELLS US ABOUT HIS ALTER EGO’S DRUG-FUELLED ANTICS…
Acid-attack victim Ross slides even further into the grip of drug addiction this week – and even steals from brother Pete in order to fund his habit. Actor Michael Parr explains what’s going on in his character’s head…
Hi Michael! How much do you think Rebecca’s disappearance has contributed to Ross’ current state?
It hasn’t helped. Ross and Rebecca had only been on one date before she went missing, so they weren’t exactly Robron! They were friends, though, and he’s feeling lonely now – not just because of all of this with Rebecca, but because of Pete moving out too.
Why has Ross turned to cocaine to cope?
The drugs are just a way to mask his real feelings and to give him confidence. He keeps taking cocaine and throwing parties, so he doesn’t have to be left alone with his own thoughts. He even steals money from Pete to buy more cocaine.
He and Tracy smash up a car together this week – why is that?
It’s just a car at the junkyard, it’s no one in particular’s car. It’s not like a revenge job or anything. They are just having fun and letting off some steam. It was very fun to film – but smashing windows with a crowbar is harder than you think! You’d think it would go through immediately, yet it took a bit of force to break it…
You are leaving
Emmerdale soon – do you want Ross to get a happy ending?
Having some kind of happy ending would be nice.
I know we can’t write that he’s got over the acid attack – it’s so unrealistic. But maybe if they say that he’s putting the right foot forward, I’d like it to end like that.