EASTENDERS has cast a Brit gangster film legend to shake up the show.Fans will be stunned to learn movie legend Nick Nevern has bagged the role as Sam Mitchell’s ex.
Nick, who has appeared in dozens of British gangster flicks and shot to fame in classics including Vendetta alongside Danny Dyer, will make his debut on EastEnders next week when his character arrives on the Square in an attempt to win back Sam.
A source said: “It’s a huge coup for the show. Nick will really shake things up on his arrival. He’ll be a great addition to Albert Square.”
Nick will play the role of Don – the former boyfriend of Sam Mitchell.
Nick became a household name after starring in several Brit gangster movies.
He had a major role in the 2012 remake of The Sweeney alongside acting legend Ray Winstone.
Nick has also starred in cult flicks including Strippers vs Werewolves.
Other films include The Fall of the Essex Boys, and The Hooligan Factory.
Most recently he’s starred in Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Movie catapulting him to fame in the States.
The actor’s most recent TV role was in hit BBC series Motherland, which he has appeared in since it started in 2017.
EastEnders Sam Mitchell made her big return last April — with plenty of baggage.
Actress Kim Medcalf, 48, was back as Phil Mitchell’s sister, who fled to Brazil on bail in 2005.
“But as often happens in soaps, the bosses wanted to recast and take Sam in a different direction. Kim is due to begin filming in two weeks and everyone is very excited.”
Kim said: “When the BBC approached me last year to reprise the role of Sam I was thrilled.
“She’s a brilliant character and I can’t wait to get back in the Square and work with the amazing cast.”
BBC head of continuing drama Kate Oates: “I have long wanted to bring Sam back into the family fold. Her return is guaranteed to be explosive.”
Sam was previously played by Danniella Westbrook.
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