EastEnders have confirmed that Johnny Carter is returning to the soap after a five-year break, with a third actor set to take on the role.
Granchester actor Charlie Suff will be the third face to take over the role of the solicitor, who is the son of Mick and Linda Carter.
Johnny was last spotted in Walford was in January 2018, when he departed Walford for a new legal career in Manchester.
But he is now set to make a shocking return following the disappearance of his dad last year, and his mum Linda’s ongoing woes.
Charlie has trained at the Bristol Old Vic and has a background in theatre, short films and TV.
EastEnders is reportedly bringing back Johnny Carter after a five-year break, with a third actor set to take on the role.
Granchester actor Charlie Suff (pictured) will be the third face to take over the role of the gay solicitor, son of Mick and Linda Carter
He has also appeared on Grace as Luke Jones, but viewers may recognise him from his role as Tommy Wilson in the ITV period drama Grantchester.
The actor has already began filming, and he said he was ‘delighted’ to join the cast of such an ‘iconic’ programme after watching EastEnders growing up.
‘Johnny is a complex character who has been through so much, which I can’t wait to explore,’ he said.
‘I’ve found EastEnders to be the most kind and loving space to work in, and I already feel like one of the family.
EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw said he was ‘delighted’ for Charlie to come on board – as he remarked Johnny’s remains are still ‘linked to the show’ as well to the iconic venue, The Queen Vic.
He said: ‘Since his short time away, the Carter family dynamics have changed significantly, and it’s safe to say that Johnny will be returning to a very different Walford than the one he left.’
Johnny’s firstly appeared in December 2013 alongside mum Linda (Kellie Bright) and dad Mick (Danny Dyer).
The character is remember as one of the soap’s favourites, and was firstly played by Sam Strike.
The last time Johnny was spotted in Walford was in January 2018, as he’s been living in Manchester and getting on well while working as a lawyer, but he is now set to make a shocking return following the disappearance of his dad and his mum Linda’s woes
The character is remember as one of the soap’s favourite, and was firstly played by Sam Strike (pictured)
After the end of his romance with Italian Gianluca, Johnny was once again re-introduced this time played by Ted Reilly (pictured)
His coming out storyline touched the hearts of many viewers, as he was eventually accepted by his parents – although for Linda was a more delicate news.
After the end of his romance with Italian Gianluca, Johnny was once again re-introduced this time played by Ted Reilly.
The last time Johnny appeared in Walford was when his siblings Nancy and Lee reappeared.