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Rebecca Cook

Danny Dyer 'lands first acting role after EastEnders exit in gritty Channel 5 drama'

Danny Dyer has reportedly landed his first acting role after announcing his exit from BBC soap EastEnders.

The 44-year-old soap favourite has played Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter for the last nine years, but he will depart Walford later this year because the actor says he is still looking to land a "defining role".

When he made the shock announcement five months ago, Danny admitted he is taking "a risk" by exiting the BBC show, but believed Mick needs to be "rested".

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