BBC EastEnders actor Max Murray has very famous actress mum
Vicki had previously been played by Scarlett Alice Johnson, who left the show in 2004, with this being the reintroduction of the character after 21 years.
It was previously announced that Vicki would be returning to the square following the death of Martin Fowler in the 40th anniversary live episode of EastEnders.
EastEnders actor Max Murray has a famous mum
While we are still being introduced to Max Murray and his character Joel Marshall, did you know he has a famous actress mum?
Now soap star Max is actually the son of Gina Murray, an actress and singer with work spanning both stage and screen.
She has appeared on a number of shows, including Doctors, Witless and The Hunt for Raoul Moat.
On stage, Gina has featured in productions such as Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, Chicago, and more.
You may be even more impressed to know she has even made an appearance in EastEnders before, too.
It was an episode of the BBC soap in 2014 in which she played a woman called Helen.
Helen was a specialist who helped Carol Jackson, played by Lindsey Coulson, find a wig after losing her hair during her cancer battle.
Speaking about his role as Joel when he joined the cast, Max said: 'It's an absolute privilege and honour to be joining such a wonderful production full of a lovely cast and crew. I'm really looking forward to introducing Joel to EastEnders viewers and telling his story.'
However, Max is not the only newer face on EastEnders with a famous family.
Alice Haig, who took on the role of Vicki Fowler, has some very famous connections, including her film star father, David Haig.
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David is an actor and playwright best known for his role as Bernard in the hit 90s movie, Four Weddings and a Funeral.
The actor has also appeared in My Boy Jack, The Thin Blue Line, Yes, Prime Minister, COBRA and the award-winning show, Killing Eve.
Alice is one of David's five children he shares with his wife, Juila Gray, who acts under the name of Jane Galloway.
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