Suzy Branning

[Bryan]

Maggie O'Neill has joined the cast of EastEnders as another member of the ever-growing Branning clan.

O'Neill, known for her role as Sheila Jackson in Channel 4's Shameless, will play Suzy Branning, the fourth oldest of the six Branning children - Jack (Scott Maslen), Max (Jake Wood) Carol, Derek and April being her siblings.

No-nonsense Suzy will reportedly become Phil Mitchell's (Steve McFadden) new love interest when he helps her out of a tricky situation with an ex. Suzy is Phil's type but has no idea what to make of her, while Shirley immediately forms an impression.

Speaking of her new role, O'Neill said: "The Brannings are a great family and I am really excited to become one of them. Suzy is a woman to be reckoned with and I'm looking forward to playing her."

Executive producer Diederick Santer added: "I've long-admired Maggie's work from her outstanding performance in Take Me Home to her hilarious and moving Sheila in Shameless. She's yet another top drawer addition to our wonderful cast."

O'Neill has also appeared in Midsomer Murders, Peak Practice, Mansfield Park and the Oscar-nominated film Gorillas in the Mist.

She will begin filming with the soap next month and first appear on screen in early to mid summer.

[Lizzie Brookes]

That will be interesting.

[Bryan]

so excited about this news! Maggie is an amazing actress and could really bring something to the show! Plus it means more storyline potential for the ever fabulous Mitchell + Branning families!

[Katy]

I am glad she is going to Eastenders i think she is great and will be a great addition to the Branning family. THere was rumour she was joining Corrie i am glad she hasnt gone there it would have been to obvious.

[Abbie]

Oooo great news and Im loving the Brannoing family. They are ever growing

[Perdita]

Where is she going to live? Albert Square must be running out of houses/flats with the ever increasing clan of Brannings. I hope that EE is not going on overload here and then get rid of them all again like they did with most of the Slaters.

[Bryan]

What does everyone make of Suzy? I think she's an interesting character already, bold as brass and has Phil under the thumb within seconds of walking into the bar!

Can't wait to see her and Shirley go head to head for Phil's affections, will be Eastenders gold no doubt! I know she hasn't been on screen much yet but she's created a good first impression in my opinion!

Maggie O Niel is a brilliant actress, loved her as Sheila in Shameless! Just gutted about reading this:

Spoiler:

EastEnders star Maggie O’Neill could be leaving the soap after just a few months.

The ex-Shameless star joined the cast in May as Jim Branning's daughter Suzy. But apparently she's not been popular with fellow cast members.

Maggie, 40, has allegedly had bust-ups with Samantha Janus (who plays Ronnie Mitchell) and Rob Kazinsky (Sean Slater).

‘EastEnders is normally a quiet, calm set,’ a source tells the News Of The World. ‘But that has certainly changed recently and the finger has been pointed at Maggie.

‘An extension to her deal looks unlikely.’

Her 6-month contract runs until November.

[Siobhan]

I am looking forward to her and Shirley going head to head..looks like they are both after Phil and are a good match for each other

[samantha nixon]

Maggie O Niel is a brilliant actress, loved her as Sheila in Shameless! Just gutted about reading this:

Spoiler:

EastEnders star Maggie O’Neill could be leaving the soap after just a few months.

The ex-Shameless star joined the cast in May as Jim Branning's daughter Suzy. But apparently she's not been popular with fellow cast members.

Maggie, 40, has allegedly had bust-ups with Samantha Janus (who plays Ronnie Mitchell) and Rob Kazinsky (Sean Slater).

‘EastEnders is normally a quiet, calm set,’ a source tells the News Of The World. ‘But that has certainly changed recently and the finger has been pointed at Maggie.

‘An extension to her deal looks unlikely.’

Her 6-month contract runs until November.

Spoiler:

The feud between them has been denied, and so has the fact that she may be leaving, a lot of supposedly feuds have happened between sam janus, and a few others on the show but they have all been denied

[Bryan]

Maggie O Niel is a brilliant actress, loved her as Sheila in Shameless! Just gutted about reading this:

Spoiler:

EastEnders star Maggie O’Neill could be leaving the soap after just a few months.

The ex-Shameless star joined the cast in May as Jim Branning's daughter Suzy. But apparently she's not been popular with fellow cast members.

Maggie, 40, has allegedly had bust-ups with Samantha Janus (who plays Ronnie Mitchell) and Rob Kazinsky (Sean Slater).

‘EastEnders is normally a quiet, calm set,’ a source tells the News Of The World. ‘But that has certainly changed recently and the finger has been pointed at Maggie.

‘An extension to her deal looks unlikely.’

Her 6-month contract runs until November.

Spoiler:

The feud between them has been denied, and so has the fact that she may be leaving, a lot of supposedly feuds have happened between sam janus, and a few others on the show but they have all been denied

Spoiler:

Well BBC aren't going to openly admit to any feuds going on. Just trying to smooth it over with a bit of good PR. I don't know the facts but I do know there's been a fair few rumours of feuds with Sam Janus, and there's no smoke without fire - must be a reason why they keep happening