Overview

• Oscar Branning, last seen in 2017, will reappear on Albert Square next month at age 17 after an eight-year absence.
• Pierre Moullier steps into the role, succeeding three previous child actors and beginning on-location filming for his debut scenes.
• Producers are keeping his motive under wraps, promising a twist when Lauren Branning receives a mysterious call revealing why he’s returned.
• Executive Producer Ben Wadey says Oscar’s homecoming is “very much a Branning” and will bring plenty of drama to Walford this summer.
• Oscar’s comeback anchors EastEnders’ 40th-anniversary revamp alongside other shake-ups including Max Branning’s return and Stacey Slater’s exit.