EastEnders legend returning to Albert Square 11 years after quitting Walford – weeks after Zoe Slater & Max Branning

AN EastEnders legend is returning to Albert Square after 11 years – following in the footsteps of Zoe Slater and Max Branning.

Nicholas Bailey has reprised his role as Dr. Anthony Trueman – son of soap stalwart Patrick (Rudolph Walker).

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.

“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.”