The BBC has released the first pictures of Richard Blackwood on the set of EastEnders.
The actor will be making his debut during the soap's highly-anticipated 30th anniversary Live Week.
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Richard Blackwood
EastEnders bosses are keeping tight-lipped about Blackwood's role in the soap and are yet to release the character's name.
Blackwood said his villainous character has got several layers to him.
"I'm your best friend and your worst enemy," he explained. "He has just got layers, villain is just too basic of a word. He's connected to enough people."
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Richard Blackwood
Executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins previously said the actor and comedian has been on his "wish list" for some time.
"Richard's an authentic Londoner and a terrific actor, bringing with him warmth, humour and energy which will add so many layers to this 21st century EastEnders villain. The status quo in the Square is about to be well and truly shaken…"
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