Jurell Carter has revealed his new venture following his departure from the back in September. The actor is set to swap the small screen for the stage, embarking on a nationwide tour with a major adaptation of the series Boys from the Blackstuff, where he will take on the role of Loggo. The tour is scheduled to commence at the end of January next year, promising to bring the cast to audiences across the UK.
The play’s synopsis states: “80s Liverpool. Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used to hard work and providing for their families. But there is no work and there is no money. What are they supposed to do? Work harder, work longer, buy cheaper, spend less? They just need a chance. Life is tough but the lads can play the game. Find jobs, avoid the ‘sniffers’ and see if you can have a laugh along the way.”
Jurrell left viewers hanging after his character Nate made an unexpected exit following a heart-wrenching plot twist. Nate was presented with a job opportunity in Shetland and decided to relocate with his wife Tracy Metcalfe and their daughter Frankie, following their emotional reconciliation.
Confusion reigned among fans as Nate Robinson abruptly left the village following a wrongful accusation of another affair with his stepmother, Moira Dingle. Despite his protests, nobodyincluding his partner Tracy and father Cain Dinglebelieved his innocence, reports .
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Jurell Carter’s character Nate Robinson sparked concern after leaving Emmerdale in a flurry of drama (Image: ITV)
In a violent outburst, Cain assaulted Nate before disowning him, only to discover too late that his son was guiltless. As the dust settled, Nate had already vanished, leaving viewers puzzled over the sudden departure, with some even suspecting his character had been killed off.
Nevertheless, actor Jurell soon shed light on his unexpected farewell from the Dales. Speaking to the Mirror, he explained his decision: “It’s always been in the back of my head.
“My agent was itching for me to go probably a few years ago, but I said to him that it doesn’t feel like the right time, I’m in the right place and I’d know when the time is right. It never felt like the right time.”
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Jurell will take to the stage as Loggo in Boys from the Blackstuff, an adaptation of the BBC’s hit 80s TV series (Image: PR Handout)
He continued with determination about seizing the moment for new challenges: “But I feel like I’ve reached the point where it’s now or never, in a sense that if I don’t do it now I’ll… not live to regret it, but always be wondering ‘what if? ‘ I just didn’t want that feeling. I feel like five years is the perfect time for me as an actor to try and move onto something else.”
The actor went on to say: “It’s just been massive for me as well. The character of Nate and myself share a mindset of wanting to go onto a next chapter, but also just being emotional and sad over leaving everything behind. That’s how I feel as an actor, in terms of leaving a show that I love.”
“I would speak to some of my colleagues and say it’s a weird one, because it’s not like I hate my job, it’s not like I hate my surroundings or the people that I’m working with. I love everyone and I love the job. I’m excited for my future but I’m also sad to be leaving behind such a beautiful show and beautiful people.”
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