Jake probably hasn't returned to the set yet if Max is due to return to the square in September. I'm hoping Max will get out before that but just not return to Walford immediately.Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
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Jake probably hasn't returned to the set yet if Max is due to return to the square in September. I'm hoping Max will get out before that but just not return to Walford immediately.Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
I think Max's only child who may care about him is Oscar
I seem to remember something being said at the time Max left that after his release he would not return to the Square immediately and would go off somewhere else first to get away from all the people who dobbed him in it. I can't remember where I saw that though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
no care from jack or dot surprises me and dot a supposedly caring practicing christianQuote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
no care from jack or dot surprises me and dot a supposedly caring practicing christianQuote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
He has no job or home on the Square and his kids there abandoned him, one believing him a killer and the other knowing he was innocent left him go down but I do want to see him get revenge on them allQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
EastEnders preview: Abi drops a Max Branning-shaped bombshell
Hold the frontpage, is Max Branning going to be in Thursday's EastEnders episode?
The answer is quite possibly.
Jake Wood's Max was wrongly convicted of the murder of Lucy Beale - but young Bobby Beale has since made a very public admission that in fact he killed his sister.
After dropping a newspaper with the headline 'Max Branning Court Hearing Today' on the table, his daughter Abi says in the video: "I saw Uncle Jack he said the hearing is just a formality, dad is getting out today."
Jaw. Drops.
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Max Branning made a surprise appearance in EastEnders tonight (June 9) following his off-screen release from prison.
Max was seen in the closing moments of Thursday's instalment as he rode out of Walford in a taxi, having rejected his daughter Lauren's attempts to reach out to him.
Viewers had been aware that Max's court hearing would take place this week, following Bobby's recent arrest for Lucy's murder, but news of Max's reappearance had been kept under wraps until transmission.
Having written Max a letter following his release, Lauren and Abi waited anxiously for him in the Vic. However, it soon became apparent that their dad wasn't ready to play happy families just yet, and he later posted the letter back through the door, before ignoring Lauren's pleas as she chased after him.
Max has spent the last ten months serving time in prison, having been wrongfully convicted for killing Lucy back in 2014. In reality, Jake Wood chose to take a year-long break from the show.
While it is currently unknown when Max will be back again properly, Wood has recently spoken about his hopes for his character upon his full-time comeback.
"Hopefully he'll get out and cause some havoc," he said during an online Q&A. "I'd like to see him coming after Ian Beale for setting him up, I think that'd be a good storyline. Hopefully he'll come out of prison looking for revenge."
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he comes back to save lauren from stephen, who turns manipulatior and abuser
So, a typical Beale in other words.Quote:
Originally Posted by lizann
BREAKING NEWS: Jake Wood who plays Max Branning will be back on our screens in the next few weeks, Jake has been back at filming since Mid September, but expect FIREWORKS & ANGER when Max does return
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I might even be tempted back.......
EastEnders has finally given us some teasers on what we can expect from its iconic Christmas episodes - and top of the list is Max Branning's exciting return.
Many of the other soaps have been dropping hints about what's in store over the festive season for the last few months, but EastEnders has been keeping its cards very close to its chest. Until now...
While the residents of Albert Square will be desperately determined to have a peaceful Christmas this year, with secrets festering, families fractured and pressure building, it doesn't look like they will all get the day they asked Santa for.
With Phil's health rapidly deteriorating and time running out, the Mitchell family face the prospect that this Christmas could be his last.
Meanwhile, Lee struggles with the burden of all his secrets, but fans will be left wondering if he will finally confront the consequences of his actions, or if his guilty conscience will push him over the edge. And with Danny-Boy Hatchard's exit looming, it's not looking good.
But, quite possibly the most exciting treat in store for fans this Christmas is Max Branning's much-anticipated return.
Max has been away from Walford for the last 14 months to coincide with Jake Wood's year-long break from the soap. However, viewers have been left wondering when we would see him again after he was let out of prison back in May.
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Ian and Max talk about Lucy's investigation
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And sure enough, the festivities at the Brannings' and the Beales' will explode like a cracker when Max makes a rather unexpected return.
Of course, Max has a grudge or two with the Beales, and his own daughters Lauren and Abi, for the roles they all played in his arrest. But where has he been? What has drawn him back to Walford? And is he resolved to serve revenge for dinner this Christmas?
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Think parkerman might just watch the Christmas episode of EastEnders :D
Will he have compo for being wrongly convicted?
I hope he gets some legal advice how to get it ... although no amount of money can make up for the time you have lost spending with family and friends and losing your job and possibly home and maybe partner, but at least it might help to make a new start in life. Ín soapland that always seems quite easy though so I would not be surprised if the subject was not ever be raised...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rear window
Compensation, yes. But if I was him what I would really want to know is why Jane and Ian were never arrested for their part in his wrongful imprisonment. Get a good solicitor, Max, and get them both banged up as well as that policewoman - whose name I've forgotten - who just let them go.
Marsdon let them off.
No, it wasn't Marsbar, it was the other one.Quote:
Originally Posted by kaz21
yes max should bring cases against beales, mitchells and police, hire malcolm christie and get marsbar to help she hates philQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
DI Keeble, that was her name.
oh yes keeble letting beales off was a jokeQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
oh yes keeble letting beales off was a jokeQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
"Because they had suffered enough already." :wall:Quote:
Originally Posted by lizann
oh the poor poor bealesQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
oh the poor poor bealesQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
That's it couldn't remember her nameQuote:
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That's it couldn't remember her nameQuote:
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They should start building up Max's return now
EastEnders airs the big moment that fans have been waiting for this Christmas as Max Branning returns to Walford to a very mixed reception.
Max has avoided Albert Square since being released from prison earlier this year, but it's now finally time for him to reunite with his family - and come face-to-face with the Beales.
Can Max forgive Abi for turning her back on him when he needed her support? And will he go out for revenge against Ian and Jane after being stitched up for Lucy's murder? Here, Jake Wood - who plays Max - reveals some early gossip.
What has Max been up to since we saw him briefly earlier in the year?
"Well Max has got out of prison and he disappeared for a bit and then he returns and he is much changed. I think prison has had a big effect on him, so he is very different from when we last saw him. I think the reaction he gets will be interesting."
Why has he decided to come back properly now?
"The viewers will have to wait and see."
Do you feel you have come back to a very different show?
"There are always slight differences when there is a change of boss. I think it is really exciting that we've got [new executive producer] Sean [O'Connor]. I really like him and I like his ideas for the future.
"I think the show is changing. I saw a couple of episodes last week and I think the whole feel of it is changing. The way it looks was sort of more filmic and beautifully lit and there are really good positive changes ahead. It seems to be more character based. As an actor, I think it is at its best when it is character based."
What was the reason for your break from the show?
"I did nine years without a break and, as you know, the schedules can be very demanding here. I have a very young family, it was off the back of Strictly as well and I was just exhausted and worn out, so that was one side of it.
"The other side of it is that it gives a character a break. It gives the character a reboot and refresh and I always have that in the back of my mind.
"I love EastEnders and I want to be here longer term. It's ten years already and I still really love it here, so for me it was positive in both respects. I got a break and spent amazing family time for that year, and I think Max has come back refreshed and I think the writers are very excited writing for him again. So for me that is very positive as well."
What did you do for the year at home?
"Just be a dad and be at home. Made 100% use of it. I did every school run, watched every school production and went to every sports day. I just engrossed myself in family life. I knew I was coming back here, so there was no pressure. I got offered bits and pieces, but for me I didn't want to do much, it was about spending time with my family. I felt very, very lucky to be in that position as a dad so it was amazing year."
You also went travelling...
"Yes, to Turks and Caicos in the summer, and Sicily. I've got family in France. I was in a position where if someone called me up and wanted a weekend away, I could just go and I hadn't been in that position for 9 years where my time is my own. It was lovely, I just enjoyed life."
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Jane is shocked to see Max
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Did you have lots of people asking when you were coming back?
"No not really, the attention died down when I wasn't here. People are excited about Max coming back and to know what he's been up to, so I'm getting more of that now. I'm glad people are excited to see him back."
Is there anyone in the Square you think Max would be a good match for?
"Well Max has changed, so will he go back to his old ways? Let's wait and see. He might go back to his old ways. I think the audience at certain points will know more than the other characters so that's an interesting point."
How will the residents react to Max's return?
"I think some will be happier to see him than others. I hope his daughters will be pleased to see him, and hopefully Jack too. I'm not sure how welcome Max will be back in the Square at first. Especially by the Beales!"
What is his relationship with Lauren and Abi like at this point?
"A little bit fractured! Things are better between Lauren and Max than Abi and Max. I think Lauren will be more pleased to see him. Hopefully Abi will come around. Max is a changed character coming back so hopefully the girls will see that."
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Lauren Branning tells Abi that Max has returned in EastEnders
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Do you think Max could ever forgive the Beales for what they did?
"If he's going to live on that Square, they have to come to some sort of understanding, put it that way. I think it's really up to Max whether he forgives them or not. He spent all that time in prison as a result of them lying in court. So it depends how Max feels when he gets back and how much he's changed and willing to forgive them."
What has prison done to Max?
"He's a changed character. We'll find out as we go along. For me, coming back has been really interesting to see the changes in Max. I don't think he's exactly the same character as when he left. I think the viewers will be surprised and excited about the changes."
What's it like filming Christmas at EastEnders?
"It goes on forever! (Laughs.) We've had months of it before we get to the real thing. It's lovely though. It feels so magical and the Square always looks great, especially at night when it's all lit up. It gets you excited for the real thing."
If you could give Max any Christmas present, what would it be and why?
"In days gone by it would have been a bottle of whiskey, but that might have changed now. It would probably be a cuddle. I think he needs a big cuddle after the last year."
What was it like coming back? What was your first day back like?
"It was totally different but totally the same. It was like putting on a comfy old pair of slippers. Just eased straight back into. A lot of the crew are the same too. It's just like coming home."
What did you miss the most whilst you were away?
"I like routine and I like working hard. I missed the routine of coming to work and spending time with the people here. So just that sense of being part of the EastEnders family."
EastEnders airs Max's return on Christmas Day at 9.30pm on BBC One.
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If he dosent enact revenge on the Beals I will be very disappointed!
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We've been dying to see the looks on Ian and Jane Beale's faces when Max Branning returns to EastEnders - and the wait is finally over.
These brand new pictures show the moment that Max (Jake Wood) comes face-to-face with the Beales for the very first time since he was released from prison earlier in the year.
Max makes his return to Walford on Christmas Day, but the Beales don't find out that he's back until the following afternoon.
When Max texts his daughter Lauren on Boxing Day, she sheepishly asks Jane whether he can attend Steven's birthday drinks at the pub.
Jane (Laurie Brett) then has to break the news to Ian (Adam Woodyatt), and it's not long before the couple are faced with Max outside the Queen Vic in the ultimate awkward moment.
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Jane and Ian Beale come face-to-face with Max Branning in EastEnders
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Max previously sent a threatening note to Ian which warned that he'd never forgive him after being wrongly imprisoned for Lucy's murder, but now that several months have passed, does he feel any differently? Or is it time to get his revenge?
Discussing whether Max can forgive the Beales, Jake Wood - who plays him - recently revealed: "If he's going to live on that Square, they have to come to some sort of understanding, put it that way.
"I think it's really up to Max whether he forgives them or not. He spent all that time in prison as a result of them lying in court. So it depends how Max feels when he gets back and how much he's changed and willing to forgive them."
EastEnders airs these scenes on Boxing Day at 8pm on BBC One.
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I hope Max doesn't forgive the Beales, or that if he appears to it's actually part of his dastardly plan to wreak revenge! http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smile...vil-042296.gif
You and me both, Dazzle!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
why do i feel max being made villain, he should be getting apologies all round and revenge on both beales and mitchells no matter if phil dying and not on good terms with lauren she know what abi didnt as in the truth
That would just be the final straw!Quote:
Originally Posted by lizann
this is talk of him chasing stacey againQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
this is talk of him chasing stacey againQuote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
I thought Max told Lauren she was dead to him, he has calmed down now so :pQuote:
What is his relationship with Lauren and Abi like at this point?
"A little bit fractured! Things are better between Lauren and Max than Abi and Max. I think Lauren will be more pleased to see him. Hopefully Abi will come around. Max is a changed character coming back so hopefully the girls will see that."
id say he suffered in prison and all beatings bought back memories of jim and now self harming to cope, poor max damn you phil and beales
Max's story has taken an unpredictable and clever turn. He seemed genuine in his wish to forgive and get on with his life but I doubt very much it'll be that simple. :( He won't be able to control his anger forever.Quote:
Originally Posted by lizann