Hmmmmm what about Tanyas sister??? She HATED Max with a passion..How many other DRIVERs are in Walford ??
I loved the BBC advert...
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Hmmmmm what about Tanyas sister??? She HATED Max with a passion..How many other DRIVERs are in Walford ??
I loved the BBC advert...
Max did take the birthday card Tanya had got for Rainie but didnt know where to send it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JustJodi
Maybe Max finds her
BTW what BBC advert?
Just re read that again: Max is knocked over by Darren Miller's (Charlie G. Hawkins) speeding car and left for dead.Quote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
says his car but not him as the driver.. my money is on Bradley
Tracy the barmaid
The one that BBC 1 is showing about the OCT 30 episode .Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2jMax did take the birthday card Tanya had got for Rainie but didnt know where to send it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JustJodi
Maybe Max finds her
BTW what BBC advert?
good stuff, good stuff. i was wondering what they were on about in that eastenders trailer with them all out for Max, now it makes sense! i'd have rather they didn't spoil this and let it be a shocker for the fans, ah well.
the advert was on the telly today for it:lol:
EastEnders' Max Branning is about to become embroiled in a whodunnit mystery in a fortnight's time as he's mown down in a dramatic hit-and-run at Halloween. After trying to set up his brother Jack (Scott Maslen) for his attempted murder, Max realises the trouble he's caused his family over the last number of months when he speaks to his daughter, Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald). In the hope of putting the past behind him, Max heads across to Tanya's (Jo Joyner) but doesn't make it across the Square as he's run down by Darren's (Charlie G. Hawkins) car. Here, DS chats to Jake Wood about his character, Halloween week and the car stunt.
Max is at the lowest point he's ever been, isn't he?
"Yeah, he's a desperate man at this point because he wants his family back. It's the lowest we've ever seen Max since the first time we met him."
The relationship between Jack, Tanya, Max and Ronnie is just wrong, isn't it? You can tell that Tanya and Jack should be together…
"For me, I certainly think Max and Tanya should be together. They're destined to be together. Whether they will get back together, I'm not sure. As for Jack and Ronnie, I'm not sure. They are quite well suited in some ways. But Jack and Tanya, that's just wrong!"
Did you not think that Bradley and Stacey were destined to be together, though?
"Yeah, you would have thought so, wouldn't you? Max and Tanya have been together for such a long time and from such a young age. In some ways, it's the same kind of dynamic between Bradley and Stacey as it was for Max and Tanya. I think if Max had never appeared, Bradley and Stacey would still be together."
And Lauren finally loses all respect for him this week, doesn't she?
"Yeah. Max has lost all perspective by this point. He's trying to regain some control. For Max, a big thing in his life is being in control. He's very uncomfortable otherwise. With Lauren, though, he takes it a little bit too far. She refuses to say goodbye to him before moving to France with Jack and Tanya. It's when he sees her saying goodbye to Peter that he loses it. He grabs her by the wrist and then Peter. It's really difficult for him to come to terms with his kids moving away."
There's a gunshot heard across the Square in the week's first episode. What's happened?
"Basically, Max is trying to set up Jack for trying to kill him. Because Jack's fingerprints are all over the gun, he lures Jack around to the house. He later ransacks the house, tipping over all the furniture to make it look like there was a struggle and when the police turn up, they find a bullet hole in the wall."
We know the basis of Max and Jack's animosity, but there must be something deeper which is plaguing their relationship?
"Yeah, there's definitely more to come. There's more about their past which is revealed in their final confrontation later in the week."
There are some great exchanges between Max and Tanya this week, aren't there?
"I've missed working closely with Jo over these last few months, but the storyline dictated that. We have a fantastic working relationship and there's a great dynamic between the characters of Max and Tanya. Hopefully it's one that the audience want to see more of."
During the Halloween episode, Jack's out to teach Max a lesson, isn't he? What happens?
"Jack gains access to the gun in a great twist to the storyline and suddenly the tables are turned quite dramatically. I don’t want to give it all away, but Jack bundles Max into a car which leads to a showdown between the brothers in a remote location."
Max does make it back to the Square, though, doesn't he?
"Yeah. Tanya finds him in a right state and there's a very touching exchange as they talk about the good times they had together and they do share a kiss. It's incredibly potent writing."
He realises what he's done to his family and goes to make amends, doesn't he?
"After the traumatic events of the night, Max is happy to see Abi standing at his front door. When she reveals that Jack wants them all to leave for France that night, he completely regrets his actions towards his brother and his wife. He wants to put things straight with Tanya and the kids before they leave, so he heads across the Square but as he is nearing the house a car swerves around the corner from nowhere and runs him down. Needless to say, he's left fighting for his life."
What was it like filming the stunt?
"It was great. It's always good to get a stunt team on board. I haven't seen it yet, but thankfully, I had a stunt double. They all did a great job."
EastEnders hasn't had a good whodunnit in a while…
"Not in recent years, no. It's really exciting to be at the centre of such a big storyline like this. I remember the classics like 'Who Shot Phil?' and Sharon's baby saga. As they went on to prove, if they're handled well, they can really capture the public's imagination. Hopefully that'll be the case this time around, too."
You must have had it easy for a few days, having to lie there on a hospital bed.
"It's pretty uncomfortable actually! You've got a tube in your mouth and you can't go to the bathroom for hours on end! I couldn't go to sleep, unfortunately. Luckily, though, they did most of the hospital bed scenes in a day."
Do you know who runs down Max?
"I think in the whole of the building, only two people know and I'm not one of them. Everyone else has been left in the dark."
Do you think EastEnders stands a good chance at the NTAs this year?
"Yeah, I think EastEnders has had an incredible year and it has been on a roll with the British Soap Award and the Inside Soap awards. Diederick [Santer] has done a fantastic job with all the storylines this year. I hope we are in with a really good chance. It's usually a good night so lets hope we win."
EastEnders actor Jake Wood has expressed his delight with the Halloween episodes of the Walford soap.
Wood, who plays unhinged Max Branning, is dramatically mown down by a speeding car next week in a hit-and-run, sparking a whodunnit across the Square involving a seemingly endless list of suspects.
Of the script featuring his stunt, he said: "I was absolutely delighted with it. Simon Ashdown's scripts are always an exciting read - you can never put it down. They're real page-turners. He's an amazing writer, a master of his craft. Each time a storyline comes to a head, Simon always delivers. I feel that there's a responsibility as an actor to do his scripts justice."
Earlier this year, Wood became a father for a second time after his wife Alison gave birth to son Buster. He also has a three-year-old daughter, Amber.
Speaking of fatherhood, he added: "It's fantastic; incredibly busy, but happy. It's always a balance between work and home life, but it couldn't be better at the moment."
After watching Eastenders for the last few years I have realised that Jake Wood is the best actor on the show, even Rob Kazinsky (Sean Slater) said it after he won best actor at a recent awards show. I mean he can turn his emotions on and off and when he's doing a scene with another actor or actress it either shows how good he is or how bad they are.
To me, I think Eastenders gets more boring every time it comes on, while other shows like Hollyoaks get better so having a top notch actor in Eastenders gives me a reason to tune in and watch.
What do you guys think?
He is not a bad actor but not the best on EE, I think Dot is miles above the rest of them.
i would assume someone nicks it. Darren will probably have a cast-iron alibi.Quote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
He's a terrific actor - he can even play being drunk really well and usually when someone tries to do that it's embarrassingly bad - I'm thinking of Adam Woodyatt inparticular.
:rotfl: It will her way into the spotlight!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris_2k7
tracey stole the show when she had a conversation with sean about the mitchells a while back, she deerves best actress at whatever soap awards are up next!!
:eek: when was this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad Wolf
sean got banished downstairs to the bar while they had a family meeting upstairs
:eek: I cant believe I missed tracey speaking!
Keep all the max stuff in this thread please: http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/s...ad.php?t=86355
Is it me or does that link not work?Quote:
Originally Posted by Siobhan
it is merged here.. that is why sorry..Quote:
Originally Posted by aitkerIs it me or does that link not work?Quote:
Originally Posted by Siobhan
Did you guys see him on Fridays episode? He is far better than June Brown, (Dot Branning) just because she has been in the show for a lot longer doesn't mean she's a better actress.
Also why does everybody hate him I mean Stacey had the affair too and she's acting like it was only him to blame and everyone even that sap Bradley has forgiven her, and clearly Tanya and Jack (the guy who needs to get his own family instead of taking his brothers) are in the wrong taking his family away from him without even telling him. Yet people still do not see it from his side.
Either the writing in Eastenders is getting really bad or they are just plain stupid for trying to pin it on one person.
Plus I think it's about time Phil or Sean or someone give Jack a beating he annoys me too much.
I agree. I think Jake Wood is the best actor at the moment. He plays his slime ball part to perfection.
Dot is grossly overrated imo, I dont see the fuss myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
I agree that the guy who plays Max is a brilliant actor.
I can't stand the character of Max, he's so iritating and hipocritical and a total ignorant moron, and the fact that Jake Wood manages to get those kind of emotions out of me must show he is a good actor, as I'm sure he isn't like Max in real life. :lol:
Jake Wood needs more recognition for his acting abilities in my opinion.
No one in Eastenders comes close, maybe from back in the day with actors like Martin Kemp (Steve Owen) but the need of acting ability is goin down in Eastenders I mean look at the new girl Danielle, can't act for beans and also the guy who plays Tony just crap.
Oh and did anyone else notice Jake wood in the film 'The Illusionist'.
Didn't do a bad job in that film even though he didn't have a huge part.
I love Jake Wood and I think he is an amazing actor and is underated and should be achknowleged more at award cermonys, (i am glad rob won though lol)
Totally agree with you there Chris! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris_2k7
I agree Jake Wood aka Max Branning is the best actor :thumbsup:
Fans will be wondering if this is the Ender Max Branning.
The businessman is left fighting for his life after a hit-and-run crash on the Square.
And as our pictures show, his family, including Dot (June Brown, 81) keep a bedside vigil.
Even son Bradley (Charlie Clements, 21), who is one of the suspects, pays him a visit.
He sends his dad a chilling warning, whispering in his ear: “I am glad you’re in here.”
The move will push Bradley to the top of the list of residents under suspicion, but Max (Jake Wood, 36) has made many enemies and there are at least six other people in the Square who want him dead.
But fans will have to wait to see whether he pulls through.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/soapersta...-for-his-life/
I agree also, plays his part really well, he's my fave charactor at the moment
my money is on Bradley
Ever since he started his affair with Stacey ages ago, I've thought that Jake Wood is an excellent actor. He can play loads of different emotions and make you believe in the character of Max Branning. HE makes me feel for Max and see HIS side of the story. I agree that the actress June Brown is overated. I really hope that they don't kill off Max's character or give him a personality bypass because he is my favourite actor in the whole cast of Eastenders. :D
EastEnders actor Jake Wood believes that his Walford character Max has finally turned a corner in his life.
On the red carpet at this year's British Soap Awards, Wood told DS: "I think Max has turned a corner and for the first time, he's realised the effects that his actions have had on the whole family.
"It's been a year-and-a-half since the Christmas reveal and I feel that...if they (Max and Tanya) are going to reconcile, it'd be at least that long. It's the first time we've seen them together as a couple and Max having no secrets."
He added: "There's an interesting few months ahead for Max and Tanya...Definitely more interaction between them."
has reaffirmed his loyalty to EastEnders.
Wood's character Max Branning left Albert Square ten days ago after his affair with ex-wife Tanya was revealed.
However, speaking to Hello, the star confirmed his intention to stay with the BBC One soap in the long term.
"I'm really happy there," he said. "Hopefully [I'll] still [be on] EastEnders. I would like the kids to be happy and settled and for us to all be in this beautiful home."
The 39-year-old has become one of EastEnders' flagship characters since his 2006 debut, having been involved in a string of high-profile storylines, from Max's affair with Stacey to being buried alive by Tanya.
Wood has previously insisted upon his "big commitment" to the programme.
EastEnders welcomes back Max Branning next week as he makes his return to Albert Square following three months away from home.
In a huge set of episodes for the Branning clan, Max arrives back in Walford with his fearsome older brother Derek (Jamie Foreman) in tow - just as life for his family seems to be spiralling out of control.
With the girls running wild and Tanya (Jo Joyner) behaving erratically as the pressure of her cancer finally begins to take its toll, Max is keen to find out what is going on - and it doesn't take long until Tanya's loved ones finally discover her sad secret.
Here, Jake Wood - who plays Max - chats to Digital Spy about his character's reaction to the news and what's in store for the Brannings.
You're now back at work at EastEnders following a short break from the show. Is it nice to be back and busy again?
"Yeah, it is - I had ten weeks off over the summer and it was a really good break. I felt like I needed it after five years of working hard. They wanted me to sign up for another two years, which I was really happy about, but I just felt like I needed a break before I got stuck into some more exciting storylines. It did me the world of good, to be honest. I'm fresh, raring to go and very excited about what's coming up!"
Just before Max returns, we learn that he's been spending some time with his older brother Derek. Do we get to hear what they've been up to?
"You get to hear bits and pieces, but I think me and Jamie know a bit more about the backstory than what's explained on screen. So there's things they've been getting up to which might come out later, but isn't explored just yet. Essentially, Derek has just come out of prison and the two brothers have found each other again. It's been good for Derek to see Max again at this time, and it's the same for Max as he was at a bit of a loose end when he left the Square.
"The two of them have been getting up to no good - we know that much. Derek is the biggest, baddest Branning brother yet, so they've been getting up to some dodgy activities. There's some really good stuff coming up for the Brannings."
What brings about Max's return to Walford?
"Max makes his return because Jack has called him, letting him know that Tanya is falling apart and getting drunk, while the kids are running wild. From Max's point of view, he can see that Tanya's losing control so he's keen to get back and sort everything out. He wants to give everyone a good shake-up, so when he returns, he's very much on the front foot and on the attack.
"At this point, I don't think he's got any intentions of staying - he just wants to fix things and find out what's going on before going off with Derek again. Along with everyone else apart from Lauren, Max doesn't know about Tanya's cancer yet. So everyone is looking at Tanya and seeing a woman who seems to be falling apart for no reason."
What kind of a reception does Max get when he returns?
"None of his family are very pleased to see him at all! That's no surprise to Max given the circumstances in which he left. It was Lauren and Abi who asked him to leave, while Tanya told him that she didn't love him and they had no future together. Max certainly doesn't expect a rosy welcome, and they're definitely not pleased to see him."
How does Max feel when he finds out about Tanya's cancer?
"It's obviously a huge shock to Max when he finds out. It's something that he really didn't foresee, and it sheds a whole new light on things. From Max's point of view, the bottom line is that he still loves Tanya - they have so much history together. For Max, everything else suddenly seems irrelevant given the news."
If Max decides to stay for Tanya, do you think she could trust him to be loyal and faithful to her?
"I would hope so! I think this is a situation that we've never seen Max and Tanya in before. I hope that Tanya would see that Max would be a good support to her, and I hope that Max would live up to that. It's a unique set of circumstances. I think, when Max wants to, he can step up to the plate and be committed, stable and reliable. He has been like that for Tanya in the past, and I think he could be again.
"I think the whole situation will rely on Tanya more than Max - it'll be whether she wants to allow him back in, and to what extent. Max still loves Tanya and he wants to get back with her, so it's up to her."
What kind of a dynamic do you think we could expect from Max and Cora?
"If Max does move back home, they'd potentially have to spend a lot of time together, so I think they'd have to put their differences aside for Tanya's sake. Ann Mitchell is a superb actor and Cora is a great character - a great addition to the show. I'm very happy that she's here."
Some storyline details are being kept secret for your return episodes, but we know that Thursday and Friday's episodes are written by Simon Ashdown. Were you excited to film those episodes?
"Definitely. They were absolutely brilliant scripts. Simon always delivers for the Brannings - the family are his baby in a way, so any big turning point for Max, Tanya and the others has always been Simon-led.
"I think these episodes are some of the best that I've read in the time that I've been here - they're outstanding. They're also beautifully directed by Nic Phillips. They were very exciting scripts to come back to - hopefully the episodes will be EastEnders at its best."
At the moment, there seems to be a big war brewing between the Brannings and the Mitchells. Can we expect a lot of trouble between the two families?
"I think so! Due to Derek's personality and the way he behaves, I'm sure he's going to be getting up to no good in the coming months. I know there's some stuff coming up between Derek and Phil. There's also quite a big history between David Wicks and Derek, and that will come to light at some point and come to a head. There's some great stuff coming up. They've outlined the story for the next year and a half - and it's very, very exciting. Watch this space!"
As Derek is such a shady character, isn't there a part of Max that's wary of getting involved with him?
"I think Max just feels like it's come along at the right time. After leaving the Square, he didn't really have any money or anywhere to live, so being reunited with Derek again has worked out quite well. Also, Max has always had a bit of a dark side. He probably wouldn't go as far as Derek, but Derek has certainly been leading him astray. Max loves his brother and he looks up to him, as he used to be the head of the family. That means Max can be quite easily led in some ways."
Vanessa and Darren both left the Square while Max was away. Does Max make any reference to them when he returns? And were you sad not to get proper goodbye scenes with them?
"Max does make reference to both of them. He wonders where Vanessa is, but I'm not sure he expects to ever see her again and he probably hopes not to, after everything that happened when he left! Zöe Lucker and Charlie G Hawkins are both fantastic actors and I enjoyed working with them both.
"With Zöe, we always knew where the story was heading and that she'd be sticking around for a couple more months while I was away. So I was probably sadder not to get those goodbye scenes with Charlie - I'm very fond of Charlie and we got on very well."
As you mentioned, you've just signed up for another two years on EastEnders. Was that quite an easy decision to make?
"I think taking my break was part of that decision, really - just acknowledging that I needed some time off and wanted to come back refreshed and re-energised. I'm really grateful that they facilitated that here - it was a great compliment. I've always said that I'm 100% committed to EastEnders. I'm more than happy to stay for as long as they want me.
"Max has a lot of flaws, but he's always been a very well-defined character for me. He's a great character - I love playing Max and it's been a gift. I hope people will continue to enjoy watching him."
EastEnders star Jake Wood has revealed he has signed up to play Max Branning for another two years.
Max has just returned to Albert Square, and the soap star revealed on This Morning how much he had enjoyed his ten week break, spending time with his family.
Jake said: "I've been in the show for five years now and towards the end of last year I was getting very tired and felt that I needed a break.
"They wanted me to sign for another two years, which I have, I'm very happy about that. But I felt that after five years I needed a proper break so I had a lovely summer just spending time with the kids.
"I didn't want to do any other work I just wanted to be at home and be a father to my kids and a husband to my wife."
The 39-year-old father-of-two revealed his children are too young to watch him on EastEnders so he "begged" to appear on CBeebies Bedtime Story, but they weren't that excited to see him on TV.
Jake revealed: "My kids are still very young, they're six and three, so I wouldn't let them watch EastEnders. That's why I begged to do the CBeebies Bedtime Story.
"But they only watched it once and they won't watch it again because I'm there reading a story most nights."
Max is back in Albert Square with his older brother Derek, played by Jamie Foreman, who Jake promised will cause a lot of trouble.
He revealed: "Derek's the biggest, baddest Branning brother yet. He's just come out of prison for 10 years for armed robbery and he's been generally getting up to no good."
EastEnders' Max Branning has been at the centre of some speculation on our forum in recent days after intriguing remarks made by his brother Derek in Pat's death episode.
After Derek (Jamie Foreman) angered Tanya (Jo Joyner) by taunting Pat on her deathbed, Max felt compelled to take her side - until his bad boy sibling issued him with a subtle warning.
Derek said: "Never choose a woman over your brother, Max. Remember I know things about you. Your little mistakes - things you don't want her indoors to know about. Or am I wrong?"
Immediately afterwards, Max's tone towards Derek changed and he backed down - seemingly scared of what Derek could potentially reveal to Tanya.
Could Derek have been referring to something that happened long ago, or was he talking about the time that Max spent away from the Square after Tanya rejected him last year?
You may remember that when Digital Spy asked Jake Wood about Max's time away in our interview back in November, he replied: "You get to hear bits and pieces [about what went on], but I think me and Jamie know a bit more about the backstory than what's explained on screen. So there's things they've been getting up to which might come out later, but isn't explored just yet.
"Essentially, Derek has just come out of prison and the two brothers have found each other again. It's been good for Derek to see Max again at this time, and it's the same for Max as he was at a bit of a loose end when he left the Square.
"The two of them have been getting up to no good - we know that much. Derek is the biggest, baddest Branning brother yet, so they've been getting up to some dodgy activities. There's some really good stuff coming up for the Brannings."
Could this be the hold that Derek has over Max? And if Max is hiding something, how long will he be able to keep it from Tanya?
Not for long :nono:Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita