Coronation Street star opens up on dark Theo plot as he teases 'peril' for ToddCoronation Street star Gareth Pierce has teased the future of his character, Todd Grimshaw, amid the coercive control storyline with Theo SilvertonLorraine: Gareth Pierce teases 'peril' for Corrie character ToddCoronation Street star Gareth Pierce has opened up on Theo Silverton's dark plot as he teased "peril" for his character Todd Grimshaw. After his relationship with Todd came to light, Theo found himself shunned by his family. Speaking on ITV's Lorraine on Tuesday (23 September), Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd, revealed that his character is set for a "journey" amidst this dark plot. That's the thing, so many themes of that kind of control are universal, whether it's a straight or same-sex relationship." View 3 Images Theo has been exerting control over Todd (Image: ITV)‌"But I think it's dawning on the audience, definitely and hopefully, eventually, Todd."