Corrie’s Rowan actor reveals personal connection to bizarre Leanne storyline after having his own ‘cult’ experience

CORONATION Street has been blasted by fans for a ‘horrific’ cult storyline, but it seems it might be close to home for one star.

Soap star Emrhys Cooper is known for his role as Rowan Cunliffe, leader of the sinister Altovalent Insitute.

instagram/@emrhyscooperActor Emrhys Cooper stepped onto the cobbles as cult leader Rowan Cunliffe[/caption] He admitted growing up his parents were involved in a cultRex ITVThe actor admitted he was able to directly relate to the character[/caption]

On the long-running ITV soap...