Coronation Street newcomer Cassie Bradley has told the residents of Weatherfield to "watch out" as her character Natalie works the angles.
Having helped Nick to steal Audrey's money, Natalie is set to play a big part in the lives of both Nick and David on the ITV soap, with Bradley describing the character as "any actor's dream".
"She's a bit of a rough diamond," she said. "She's sparky, she's impulsive; you never know which direction she's going to turn and that's what makes her so unpredictable.
"Nick and David never know how to read her, she'd be amazing at poker. She's a bit like a duck: on the surface she looks calm but underneath she's going at a hundred miles an hour. She's always looking at how she can manipulate a situation and make something of it."
When asked if Natalie is a villain, Bradley replied: "She's not bad, I think she's manipulative. I think she's a chancer, but then she's not had an easy life. She's had to live hand to mouth and she takes whatever chances come her way. I also think she gets bored quite quickly and she's looking for excitement."
Bradley says Natalie is "more than a match" for Nick.
"It's such an exciting part to play," the actress continued. "Natalie holds all the cards, she has all the power, but she uses her humour and her charm too to outwit him and that really unsettles him."
When asked how long Natalie will stay quiet about the secrets she's carrying, Bradley replied: "For the moment I think she's enjoying being the keeper of the secrets. I think that's what's making her tick at the moment.
"But with Natalie you never know. She could go in any direction depending on who pushes her buttons, who maybe looks at her in the wrong way and who lights that firework. Everyone needs to watch out!"
Coronation Street airs on Virgin Media One and ITV on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
