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Iconic EastEnders Star Set for Return 20 Years After Leaving the BBC Soap

  • Oscar Branning is returning to the BBC soap EastEnders after eight years, with the role being recast for the character’s comeback in Walford.
  • The return follows a period of absence since 2017 when Charlee Hall last portrayed Oscar, amid the Branning family’s ongoing rebuilding in the storyline.
  • Pierre Moullier is reportedly taking over the role, with insiders saying he resembles a younger Jake Wood, who plays Max Branning, Oscar’s father.
  • A source said the casting is “exceptional” and the character, turning 18 this year, will bring something new and “set the cat amongst the pigeons” on the Square.
  • Oscar’s return could affect relationships with his family, including sister Lauren, as fans consider it the perfect time to reintroduce the character to EastEnders.
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EastEnders star set to return after 8 years and fans say it's the 'perfect' time

An EastEnders character is set to return to the BBC soap after eight years but there's a huge twist and fans think it's the 'perfect' time.

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Digital Spy broke the news in on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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