WATCH out, Walford, there’s a new Branning on the block.
The dangerous and destructive Derek Branning storms into the Square this winter.
And it will come as a major shock for his younger brothers Jack and Max, played by Scott Maslen, 40, and Jake Wood, 39.
EastEnders bosses have cast movie star Jamie Foreman, 53, to play the evil newcomer who takes over the Branning clan.
Jamie, whose big-screen hits *include Layer Cake and Nil By Mouth, said: “I am hugely *excited to be joining such an iconic show.
“EastEnders is full of *fantastic actors so it is a role I couldn’t refuse.
“The Brannings are such a great family to be joining and I am extremely interested to see how Derek is going to fit in.”
Show boss Bryan Kirkwood added: “Loyal EastEnders viewers may know that the fearsome Derek Branning, eldest son of Jim, has been a shadowy *presence looming over the rest of the family for years.
“So it’s a real coup to sign Jamie to play the biggest, baddest Branning. He has an incredible pedigree, having starred in some of the best British movies.”
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