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EastEnders Max Branning return confirmed as Jake Wood opens up on 'unresolved drama'


EastEnders have confirmed that Jake Wood will be reprising his role as Max Branning later this year with the actor "over the moon" to be returning to Walford after four years away

In another exciting move from the BBC One soap's new Executive Producer, Ben Wadey, Max's arrival is guaranteed to cause no end of trouble for the residents of Walford and will put the Brannings back into the heart of the Square and the drama. Max's arrival is guaranteed to cause no end of trouble for the residents of Walford and will put the Brannings back into the heart of the Square and the drama Max left Walford back in 2021 when his affair with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) ended after she revealed her true feelings for husband Mick, and his subsequent meddling resulted in brother Jack Branning’s (Scott Maslen) suspension from his job with the police. EastEnders Executive Producer, Ben added: "I'm delighted to welcome the immensely talented Jake Wood back to the role of Max Branning.

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