Jake Wood is returning to ‘EastEnders’.
Jake Wood is set to play Max Branning again
The 52-year-old actor quit the soap in 2021 after 15 years, with his alter ego departing Albert Square for a new life in New Zealand, but is set to make a shock return to tackle some “unfinished business”.
A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: “Jake’s return is huge news for EastEnders fans as his character made a massive mark on the show.
“It’ll raise some eyebrows after he was absent from the 40th anniversary earlier this year. Bosses are excited about what his character’s reappearance means for spicing up the plots.
“There is plenty to go at. Max has loads of unfinished business in the Square and is set to ruffle some feathers.”
And Jake’s comeback may have been hinted at by ‘EastEnders’ boss Kate Oates at last weekend’s BAFTA Awards.
The executive producer teased: “If you like a return, I don’t think you’re going to be disappointed because there’s potentially one on the cards. We’ve got some uncharted territory.”
Jake admitted earlier this year he missed the excitement of being part of ‘EastEnders’ but was happy to have said goodbye to the “all-consuming” filming schedule.
He said: “I don’t miss the schedules. Anyone will tell you how hard they are and sort of all-consuming, but obviously I miss a lot of the people.
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