Latest news with #MaxBranning
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jake Wood raked in a massive £2.1m on break from EastEnders – and it's not from TV work
JAKE Wood raked in more than £2million during his break from EastEnders - and it wasn't from TV work. Earlier this year The Sun revealed actor Jake, 52, will reprise his role of womaniser Max Branning in EastEnders. 3 But it seems it's not the money drawing him back to the BBC One soap as Jake earned a serious amount of money on his break. Figures for his Murray & Wood Company show that he earned a fortune for leaving the BBC 1 soap. Figures show that for 2022, he had cash reserves of more than £200,000 and a Corporation Tax bill of £169,151, meaning his earnings for that year were around the £1m mark. And over 2023 and 2024, he paid company tax of £230,000 – pointing to earnings for £1.1m over those two years. Since Max was last seen in Walford in 2021, Jake has launched a popular podcast series, starred to great acclaim in West End play 2:22: A Ghost story and landed money-spinning panto roles. Today Jake broke his silence after it was confirmed he's making his way back to Albert Square. Max will return briefly later this autumn just four years after leaving the show, while his permanent return is scheduled for later in the year. Jake said: 'I'm over the moon to be coming home to Walford. 'Max has got lots of unresolved drama with many characters, so I'm sure he'll be busy 'I'm excited to see what he's been up to, and what is next for the character, but if his last 15 years in the Square are anything to go by, I'm sure there will be plenty of chaos.' The BBC soap is also welcoming back Max's son Oscar, with Pierre Moullier taking over the role. A source told The Sun earlier this year: 'It is an exceptional bout of casting - Pierre looks more like a younger Jake than Jake did himself. It's uncanny. 'He's going to bring something new to Oscar and the character will definitely set the cat amongst the pigeons in the Square."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘I'm coming home': EastEnders star Jake Wood to return to soap as Max Branning
Actor Jake Wood is heading back to EastEnders as Max Branning, describing his return as 'coming home'. The 52-year-old left the BBC soap in 2021 when his character's affair with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) ended, after she revealed her true feelings for her husband Mick (Danny Dyer). Max's return to the soap comes after it was announced that his son Oscar would also return to the soap, played by Pierre Moullier, after eight years away, having previously been portrayed by Gabriel Miller-Williams, Neo Hall and Charlee Hall. Wood said: 'I'm over the moon to be coming home to Walford. Max has got lots of unresolved drama with many characters, so I'm sure he'll be busy. 'I'm excited to see what he's been up to, and what is next for the character, but if his last 15 years in the square are anything to go by, I'm sure there will be plenty of chaos.' One of Max's best-known storylines in the soap saw his long-running affair with daughter-in-law Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) revealed on Christmas Day in 2007, while he was dressed as Father Christmas. Max will return to Albert Square to find his daughter Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) expected to marry into the Beales, Stacey widowed, and a secret daughter with ex-lover Linda yet to be discovered. Speaking on the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, Wood said his return to the show was 'quite emotional' and added it felt 'like a very warm hug'. He said: 'I just felt like it was the right time. 'I spoke to so many people there, they're just loving being there at the moment, I had a meeting with the new executive, Ben Wadey, back in January, and we went for lunch, and he just sort of outlined all of his ideas.' He continued: 'There's just so many characters that Max has got drama with, so it felt like the right time to go back and mix things up a bit.' Wood went on to say his character's return would be 'high, high, high drama' and added that it would not be 'friendly and warm'. EastEnders executive producer Wadey said: 'I'm delighted to welcome the immensely talented Jake Wood back to the role of Max Branning. 'Whilst his character has only been away from Albert Square for four years, Walford, and the lives of those who live in it, have changed immensely. 'Max has a lot of unfinished business, but whether he is welcomed by his family remains to be seen. 'However, with a past as chequered as Max's, it's fair to say that many Walford residents will not be pleased to see him, putting the Brannings back at the heart of the square, and the drama, this year.' Wood's character first arrived in Walford in June 2006, bringing his then wife Tanya and their daughters Lauren and Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) with him. Max will return briefly in autumn, before making a permanent return later in the year.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
‘I'm coming home': EastEnders star Jake Wood to return to soap as Max Branning
Actor Jake Wood is heading back to EastEnders as Max Branning, describing his return as 'coming home'. The 52-year-old left the soap in 2021 when his character's affair with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) ended, after she revealed her true feelings for her husband Mick (Danny Dyer). Advertisement Max's return to the soap comes after it was announced that his son Oscar would also return to the soap, played by Pierre Moullier, after eight years away, having previously been portrayed by Gabriel Miller-Williams, Neo Hall and Charlee Hall. Max will return to the show after his son Oscar's return was recently announced (BBC/PA) Wood said: 'I'm over the moon to be coming home to Walford. Max has got lots of unresolved drama with many characters, so I'm sure he'll be busy. 'I'm excited to see what he's been up to, and what is next for the character, but if his last 15 years in the square are anything to go by, I'm sure there will be plenty of chaos.' One of Max's best-known storylines in the soap saw his long-running affair with daughter-in-law Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) revealed on Christmas Day in 2007, while he was dressed as Father Christmas. Advertisement Max will return to Albert Square to find his daughter Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) expected to marry into the Beales, Stacey widowed, and a secret daughter with ex-lover Linda yet to be discovered. Speaking on the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, Wood said his return to the show was 'quite emotional' and added it felt 'like a very warm hug'. He said: 'I just felt like it was the right time. 'I spoke to so many people there, they're just loving being there at the moment. I had a meeting with the new executive, Ben Wadey, back in January, and we went for lunch, and he just sort of outlined all of his ideas.' Advertisement He continued: 'There's just so many characters that Max has got drama with, so it felt like the right time to go back and mix things up a bit.' Wood went on to say his character's return would be 'high, high, high drama' and added that it would not be 'friendly and warm'. EastEnders executive producer Wadey said: 'I'm delighted to welcome the immensely talented Jake Wood back to the role of Max Branning. 'Whilst his character has only been away from Albert Square for four years, Walford, and the lives of those who live in it, have changed immensely. Advertisement 'Max has a lot of unfinished business, but whether he is welcomed by his family remains to be seen. 'However, with a past as chequered as Max's, it's fair to say that many Walford residents will not be pleased to see him, putting the Brannings back at the heart of the square, and the drama, this year.' Wood's character first arrived in Walford in June 2006, bringing his then-wife Tanya and their daughters Lauren and Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) with him. Max will return briefly in autumn, before making a permanent return later in the year. Advertisement
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Legendary EastEnders star confirms epic return to Walford 19 years on from soap debut - promising 'unresolved drama and plenty of chaos'
EastEnders favourite Jake Wood has confirmed that he will be reprising his role as Max Branning. The British actor, 52, who last appeared on screen in February 2021, said he is 'over the moon to be coming home to Walford'. He said: 'I'm over the moon to be coming home to Walford. Max has got lots of unresolved drama with many characters, so I'm sure he'll be busy. 'I'm excited to see what he's been up to, and what is next for the character, but if his last 15 years in the Square are anything to go by, I'm sure there will be plenty of chaos.' Max is reportedly set to return to the BBC soap in autumn, before making a permanent return later in the year. During his first stint on the soap, Jake became a fan favourite amongst viewers, with his character Max being at the heart of several huge storylines. The 2007 Christmas Day episode where it was revealed that Max had an affair with his daughter-in-law Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) has become known as one of the most chaotic festive specials ever. According to The Mirror, Max will return to Albert Square to find his daughter Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa), who is expected to marry into the Beales, Stacey, who is widowed, and a secret daughter with ex-lover Linda, yet to be discovered. Speaking on the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, Jake said his return to the show was 'quite emotional' and felt 'like a very warm hug'. He said: 'I just felt like it was the right time. I spoke to so many people there, they're just loving being there at the moment, 'I had a meeting with the new executive, Ben Wadey, back in January, and we went for lunch, and he just sort of outlined all of his ideas. He continued: 'There's just so many characters that Max has got drama with, so it felt like the right time to go back and mix things up a bit.' Jake went on to say that his character's return will be a dramatic one before adding that it also won't be 'friendly and warm'. EastEnders executive producer Ben said: 'I'm delighted to welcome the immensely talented Jake Wood back to the role of Max Branning. 'Whilst his character has only been away from Albert Square for four years, Walford, and the lives of those who live in it, have changed immensely. 'Max has a lot of unfinished business, but whether he is welcomed by his family remains to be seen. 'However, with a past as chequered as Max's, it's fair to say that many Walford residents will not be pleased to see him, putting the Brannings back at the heart of the square, and the drama, this year.' Jake left EastEnders on February 19, 2021, bringing an end to a long 15-year run on the show. His character Max left Albert Square after burning bridges with many of his family and friends, and he joined his daughter Lauren and grandson Louie in New Zealand. However, since Jake's final scenes aired in early 2021, he has certainly been keeping himself busy as he launched a podcast and starred in West End show 2:22: A Ghost Story. EastEnders airs on BBC One from Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Max Branning to make shock EastEnders return as actor Jake Wood confirms comeback
Actor Jake Wood is set to make a stunning return EastEnders as Max Branning later this year. Wood, 52, left the BBC soap in 2021 when his character's affair with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) ended, after she revealed her true feelings for her husband Mick (Danny Dyer). Max's return to the soap comes after it was announced that his son Oscar would also return to the soap, played by Pierre Moullier, after eight years away, having previously been portrayed by Gabriel Miller-Williams, Neo Hall and Charlee Hall. Wood said: 'I'm over the moon to be coming home to Walford. Max has got lots of unresolved drama with many characters, so I'm sure he'll be busy. 'I'm excited to see what he's been up to, and what is next for the character, but if his last 15 years in the square are anything to go by, I'm sure there will be plenty of chaos.' One of Max's best-known storylines in the soap saw his long-running affair with daughter-in-law Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) revealed on Christmas Day in 2007, while he was dressed as Father Christmas. Max will return to Albert Square to find his daughter Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) expected to marry into the Beales, Stacey widowed, and a secret daughter with ex-lover Linda yet to be discovered. Speaking on the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, Wood said his return to the show was 'quite emotional' and added it felt 'like a very warm hug'. He said: 'I just felt like it was the right time. 'I spoke to so many people there, they're just loving being there at the moment, I had a meeting with the new executive, Ben Wadey, back in January, and we went for lunch, and he just sort of outlined all of his ideas.' He continued: 'There's just so many characters that Max has got drama with, so it felt like the right time to go back and mix things up a bit.' Wood went on to say his character's return would be 'high, high, high drama' and added that it would not be 'friendly and warm'. EastEnders executive producer Wadey said: 'I'm delighted to welcome the immensely talented Jake Wood back to the role of Max Branning. 'Whilst his character has only been away from Albert Square for four years, Walford, and the lives of those who live in it, have changed immensely. 'Max has a lot of unfinished business, but whether he is welcomed by his family remains to be seen. 'However, with a past as chequered as Max's, it's fair to say that many Walford residents will not be pleased to see him, putting the Brannings back at the heart of the square, and the drama, this year.' Wood's character first arrived in Walford in June 2006, bringing his then wife Tanya and their daughters Lauren and Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) with him. Max will return briefly in autumn, before making a permanent return later in the year.
