Emmerdale actor Jonny McPherson has shared the cast's doubts over the epic limo crash stunt.
The most recent episodes of the ITV soap saw several lives hanging in the balance, after two vehicles were involved in separate devastating accidents involving 18 villagers.
Caleb Miligan, who was driving one of the cars, was forced to swerve to avoid an oncoming truck, while Charity Dingle, who was driving the other, also had to swerve after her son Noah suddenly stumbled into the road.
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The crash has seen one of the limos plunge into an icy lake, putting the passengers in grave danger.
The epic stunt has left viewers on the edge of their seats, but Liam Cavanagh actor Jonny was among the cast members who were unsure about whether the show could pull it off.
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"I think when we heard that it was gonna be basically a pit dug in the Emmerdale rear car park at the village, I think everyone didn't have high hopes but they did an absolutely incredible job," he said.
"And I think it's integral to the authenticity of what was ultimately created, which was the lake."
The star said that he was "massively" excited to read his script detailing the stunt, especially as he has such a "large part" in the action that "encouraged" him to "really step up".
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Opening up on the night shoots involved in filming the stunt, he continued: "Usually we turn up to work, it’s always a pleasure, but we film most of our scenes in the same sets, with the crew and the cast and there's a kind of workaday mentality to it.
"But having night shoots on location where everything's new, but there's also a lot of money spent on the stunts themselves, cranes, jibs, the special effects - there was a real sense of collective endeavour.
"So over the course of two to three weeks of working with the same team, at night in the dark, it felt much more like being part of a theatre company. It was really exciting and a great privilege."
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He also shared that he would be watching the stunt as it airs, hoping the cast and crew would have a "collective viewing".
"I can’t wait to watch it as there are some really good performances, excellent shots," he added.
"There is going to be death and danger, injuries and it's harrowing for some of the characters. It's absolute works."
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
