Jake Wood will reprise his role as Max Branning in EastEnders later this autumn, marking his first return since February 2021. Max left after complications from an affair with Linda Carter. Wood expressed excitement for his character’s return, noting there is significant unresolved drama. Max’s return will bring challenges given his history, including strained relationships with characters like Jack Branning and other Walford residents. The return of Max aims to reinvigorate the show's drama.
Jake Wood expressed excitement about returning to EastEnders, stating: "I'm over the moon to be coming home to Walford. Max has got lots of unresolved drama with many characters, so I'm sure he'll be busy."
The character Max left Walford in 2021 after an affair led to significant complications in relationships, including suspending brother Jack Branning from the police, highlighting the drama surrounding his return.
New executive producer Ben Wadey noted that although Max has been away for four years, Walford has changed immensely, indicating that Max's return will shake things up dramatically.
Despite having many unresolved issues, it's uncertain how family members will receive Max upon his return, considering his troubled past in Walford, which could upset many residents.
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