Post by eithne on Apr 14, 2006 21:07:43 GMT
EastEnders actor James Alexandrou has decided it's time to leave Albert Square after playing Martin Fowler for 10 years.
The news comes only a week after Alexandrou's on-screen wife Natalie Cassidy, who plays Sonia, announced she was to take a break.
Of his departure, he told The Sun: "I've decided to leave the show to experience other aspects of my industry.
"Having turned 21, I feel it is an appropriate time to go. I owe everything to the show. I would love to come back one day - that is, if EastEnders will have me."
A BBC spokesman told DS: "James has been a fantastic member of the cast and he goes with our best wishes. His character will not be killed off and the door will be left open for a potential return."
Alexandrou's final scenes are scheduled to be filmed in the summer of next year and look set to be aired in the autumn.
It is very strange that two of the longest serving characters have both decided to leave within a week of each other isn't it! I'd say that they will get back together and leave together.
The news comes only a week after Alexandrou's on-screen wife Natalie Cassidy, who plays Sonia, announced she was to take a break.
Of his departure, he told The Sun: "I've decided to leave the show to experience other aspects of my industry.
"Having turned 21, I feel it is an appropriate time to go. I owe everything to the show. I would love to come back one day - that is, if EastEnders will have me."
A BBC spokesman told DS: "James has been a fantastic member of the cast and he goes with our best wishes. His character will not be killed off and the door will be left open for a potential return."
Alexandrou's final scenes are scheduled to be filmed in the summer of next year and look set to be aired in the autumn.
It is very strange that two of the longest serving characters have both decided to leave within a week of each other isn't it! I'd say that they will get back together and leave together.
