Emmerdale’s Mackenzie Boyd actor Lawrence Robb has addressed his upcoming storyline, speaking out for the first time since reports he was being killed off on the ITV soap
19:45, 12 Aug 2025Updated 19:50, 12 Aug 2025
Mackenzie Boyd actor Lawrence Robb has addressed his next big Emmerdale storyline(Image: ITV)
Mackenzie Boyd actor Lawrence Robb has addressed his next big Emmerdale storyline that will reportedly lead to his exit. Speaking for the first time since the reports emerged, Lawrence promised big scenes ahead.
The actor did not comment on whether Mack would be killed or not, or the rumours surrounding a potential departure. The interview was held before the reports were shared, while Mack actor Lawrence did drop some major hints.
It comes after it was claimed that Mack will die at the hands of killer John Sugden after he unearths his dark secret. Now, new spoilers for next week appear to back this, when it’s said Mack makes a discovery that could change everything.
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Emmerdale’s Mackenzie Boyd actor Lawrence Robb has addressed his upcoming storyline(Image: ITV)
The clue simply reads: “Mack discovers a clue, what has Mack found?” It’s very vague but the spoilers in full appear to allude that it’s linked to John, and Lawrence has now confirmed this.
Asked about what he discovers and what it means, the star confessed it would lead to the moment Mack finally realises he’s been right about John all along. He then teased it will land him in serious danger, with “bleak” scenes ahead.
But speaking out about working with co-star Oliver Farnworth, who plays killer John, Lawrence had nothing but good things to say. Addressing the “tense” and “not good” scenes they’ve had to film together, Lawrence said offscreen the pair get along very well, with him calling Oliver “the loveliest man”.
He shared: “Oh, he’s great. What a lovely boy. I’ve said that several times. I phoned him a couple of weeks ago, just to say how I thought he was doing such a great job, because, you know, playing a psycho like that – it is not easy.
Mack will die at the hands of killer John Sugden according to reports(Image: ITV)
“And I do think he’s doing a great job. And he is just the most loveliest man. It is surreal working with someone in such a relative close proximity for a while, and to really get to know them better and to just have a laugh with them, but then then do some not very nice scenes.”
On the future for Mack amid a row with his wife Charity Dingle and the stuff with John, Lawrence remained coy but did hint at bad things ahead. He simply said: “It’s not looking good.”
Lawrence went on: “Whilst Mackenzie has got the argument with Charity on his plate, he’s also got a pretty critical moment with John on his plate as well. And, combine these two things and it does not spell good things.”
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