Overview

• BBC spokespeople confirmed Brazier’s departure, with his Freddie Slater exit scheduled for later in 2025.
• Brazier told reporters he is uncertain about his next career steps and wants to experiment with a range of roles to hone his craft.
• The actor attended the 2025 National Film Awards as a nominee for Best Supporting Actor in the Paramount+ series Curfew.
• He thanked his EastEnders castmates for three years of “family” on set and credited the Slater family storyline for his growth.
• EastEnders’ executive producer Ben Wadey is overseeing a broader cast overhaul that also includes other high-profile exits and returns.