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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

EastEnders star Jake Wood to ‘make shock return’ to soap four years after exit

Actor Jake Wood, who’s known for playing Max Branning in EastEnders, is reportedly set to reprise his role in the BBC soap, four years after leaving Albert Square in December 2020.

The 52-year-old actor first featured on the show in June 2006. His character was not killed off when he announced his exit, as showrunners intended to leave the door open for Branning’s Walford return.

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