Danny Dyer Joins EastEnders As Pub Landlord

Danny Dyer has been recruited as the new landlord of the Queen Vic in EastEnders.

The East London-born actor, best-known for his roles in Nick Love's noughties lad-flicks, will play Shirley Carter's brother Mick in the long-running BBC soap.

And he will be joined behind the bar of the Albert Square local by Kellie Bright - playing his character's wife Linda.

Dyer's last movie role was in the widely panned Run For Your Wife, and he was enthusiastic about his change of career path.

He said: "I'm so excited about starting a new chapter in my career and I cannot wait to become part of the East End family."

And Kellie added: "I'm very excited about joining the show.

"Not only am I looking forward to working with Danny but becoming Landlady of The Vic is a real honour."

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