EastEnders legend making bombshell return 10 years after quitting the soap – and it’s bad news for the Beales
EASTENDERS legend Michael French is returning to the soap after ten years to reprise his role as David Wicks.
The actor – who last played David in 2014 – has signed up for a shock comeback for a brief stint of episodes later this year.
As EastEnders approaches its 40th anniversary, it is bringing back a host of familiar faces to Walford.
Now the son of Pat Butcher and Pete Beale will be making a comeback and bringing the chaos with him.
Over his four collective years in Albert Square, David was never far away from drama having been involved in some of the show’s most iconic storylines, often proving that even his own family were not safe from his deception.
He has had a significant number of high profile storylines over his time in Walford.
From becoming sworn enemies with step-brother, Ian Beale, after he embarked on an affair with his then wife, Cindy Beale, that almost saw Ian killed, conducting endless dodgy deals at step-father Frank Butcher’s car lot, and discovering that Bianca Jackson, the woman he had started developing feelings for, was in fact his secret daughter.
David last returned to Walford after the death of nemesis Derek Branning in 2013, and sought to rekindle his relationship with teen sweetheart, Carol Jackson.
However things weren’t meant to be and David left Walford alone once again after she called time on their relationship when he was a no-show at their wedding due to suffering a sudden heart-attack.
Micheal French said: “I feel honoured to be asked to reprise the role of David Wicks once again.
“It may only be a brief visit, but we know from his past that David never fails to create a lot of drama in a very short time.”
Chris Clenshaw, EastEnders Executive Producer added: “David Wicks is undoubtedly one of EastEnders’ most beloved rogues, and we are thrilled to welcome the talented Michael French back to the legendary role as we lead up to the show’s 40th anniversary.
“David’s character was never shy of drama during his previous stints, and I can assure you this return will be no different.”
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