
EastEnders legend returning to Albert Square 11 years after quitting Walford – weeks after Zoe Slater & Max Branning
Nicholas Bailey has reprised his role as Dr. Anthony Trueman - son of soap stalwart Patrick (Rudolph Walker).
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EastEnders star Nicholas Bailey is returning to the soap
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Dr. Anthony Trueman originally appeared from 2000 until 2003 - with guest stints since
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The character will reunite with his dad Patrick
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Originally featuring from 2000 to 2003, Anthony has occasionally returned over the years.
He had a relationship with Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) during his initial stint.
Anthony most recently appeared back in 2014, following his dad Patrick's
stroke
.
Ben Wadey, EastEnders Executive Producer, said: 'It's great to welcome Nicholas back to the
EastEnders
family to reunite Patrick with his son.
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"But Anthony's plan for a brief return to surprise his father ends up with him staying longer than he expected when he uncovers what has been going on in the Trueman household.'
Addressing his comeback, Nicholas Bailey said: 'It is an unexpected treat to return to
EastEnders
and I'm full of gratitude to get the opportunity to revisit the character of Anthony.
"It's wonderful to work with Rudolph Walker again - he's such a big part of my journey as an actor and I loved filming my first scenes with him after so long.
"I'm excited to see what the passage of time has done to Anthony and explore his relationship with Patrick at this stage in their lives.'
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Back in 2018, Nicholas expressed an interest in reprising his
EastEnders
role.
He told
EastEnders Legend Rudolph Walker Releases Memoir
"The character is there and I never say never to anything.
"If they had a storyline and they had something for me to do then you never say never.
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'The character has been good to me. I'd never say no. I would never say I'd never come back.
'It's a character that I love to play. They know where the phone is.'
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Michelle Ryan, 41, reprised her beloved role after two decades away from the soap.
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The legendary Max Branning (Jake Wood) is also set for a return in upcoming scenes.
While Max's son
Oscar
has also returned to Albert Square, with
EastEnders airs on
BBC
One and iPlayer.
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Anthony most recently appeared back in 2014
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