Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood)

[Perdita]

Richard Blackwood has described his EastEnders character as being "connected to everybody".

Speaking about his upcoming stint in Albert Square to A.Dot on BBC Radio 1Xtra, the actor, comedian and musician said he "didn't see [the role] coming."

Asked to describe his villainous character, Blackwood said: "I'm your best friend and your worst enemy.

"He has just got layers, villain is just too basic of a word. He's connected to enough people."

He continued: "I'm connected to everybody."

The actor was also asked if he knew who killed Lucy Beale, a mystery which will be revealed during the EastEnders 30th anniversary celebrations.

Blackwood said: "This is the thing - I don't know, and I'm being really honest... I was there and I rehearsed the scene and then they said, 'Everybody's got to clear the lot now'."

The actor will make his debut in the soap during a live scene on Tuesday, February 17.

"I am so looking forward to it... I come from a live background," he said.

[Dazzle]

There's certainly a lot of mystery surrounding Richard Blackwood's character.

[Kim]

Pat Evans he is not. I wonder if Richard Blackwood just has a big ego.

[Dazzle]

Pat Evans he is not. I wonder if Richard Blackwood just has a big ego.

More than likely lol

[owenlee4me]

Good thinking tammy 2J, he is a handsome chap, can see Kim having fun with him

[alan45]

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.


© BBC / Jack Barnes
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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© BBC / Jack Barnes
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…"

[maidmarian]

status quo is shaken- another phrase for the
shockometer and Latin too!
Must be making extra effort for anniversary

[maidmarian]

dupl

[Dazzle]

The status quo in the Square is about to be well and truly shaken…"

status quo is shaken- another phrase for the
shockometer and Latin too!
Must be making extra effort for anniversary

All that effort's working on me! I'm champing at the bit to find out more about this character. All the secrecy must mean he's something to do with Lucy (or one of the other big stories of this week).

[tammyy2j]

Kim gives birth this week