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EastEnders star Jake Wood confirms if he is planning to return as Max Branning

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Published date08 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
The 51-year-old joined the EastEnders cast in 2006 but last appeared on-screen three years ago after his character Max left Walford. His exit has since left soap fans wondering if, and when, Max will return

Jake was on GMB to speak about his new role in the play London Tide but was inevitably questioned about EastEnders. The actor bid farewell to Max Branning as he filmed his final scenes in December 2020, after playing the character for 15 years..

The actor was asked by presenters Kate Garraway and Ed Balls to pick the most likely option between him reprising his iconic soap role or Arsenal FC winning the Premier League.

Jake replied: "Well, if you ask me which one I'd prefer, I'd prefer Arsenal to win the League... Most likely I hope Arsenal".

However, Jake also made it clear that despite currently having 'no plans' to make an EastEnders comeback, the possibility for him to return is always there.

He said: "I've got no plans to go back. They've kept the door open. It's been three and a half years since I've not been there. It's been a while... "Never say never".

Comparing starring in theatre productions to his run in EastEnders, he told ITV’s Good Morning Britain: "They’re both exciting in different ways."

He added: "Obviously EastEnders is very high...

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