As Eastenders prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary, show bosses have confirmed that Ross Kemp will reprise his role as the legendary Grant Mitchell.
The Kemps character, who first joined the show nearly 35 years ago, remains. “We are firmly established based on our rich history” The complex second arm of the iconic Mitchell brother duo and the son of one of Walford’s most infamous and much-loved matriarchs, Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor).
Grant’s complicated and sometimes messy family relationships during his time on the show have seen him firmly placed at the forefront of the much-loved soap’s most iconic and memorable storylines, and the circumstances surrounding his return currently remain a secret. there is. If what happened in his past is anything to go by, there will definitely be some drama…
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With his now struggling brother Phil, his estranged best friend Nigel back on the square, and his ex-wife Sharon dating his long-lost cousin Teddy Mitchell, it’s no exaggeration to say that Grant’s return will be explosive.
Commenting on his return, Ross Kemp said in a BBC press release: “I’m delighted to be returning to EastEnders as the show celebrates its 40th anniversary. EastEnders has always meant a lot to me, so to return as the show soon celebrates its special anniversary is an absolute honor. Grant is never far from the action and let’s just say this time was no different as he definitely came back with a bang.”
Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Ross Kemp back to EastEnders, reprising his legendary role as Grant Mitchell. “At the moment, we don’t reveal exactly what brought Grant back to Walford, but we can tell you that his return will play a significant role in the show’s 40th anniversary and will constitute many truly unmissable TV moments.”
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