Danny Dyer is to star in a new drama series for Channel 5.
Danny Dyer will star in Heat
The 45-year-old actor revealed earlier this year he is leaving 'EastEnders' after nine years as Mick Carter, with his character departing over Christmas, and it's now been confirmed that his first major project will be a role in action thriller 'Heat', with the star preparing to head to Australia to start filming in Victoria later this month.
He told The Sun newspaper's TV Biz column: “I can’t wait to get amongst this beautiful piece of work in Australia. I’ve always been intrigued about working there.
“It’s my first gig since 'EastEnders'. 'Heat' has a powerful, dark script and strong Australian cast and crew. Let’s have it!”
The show is set during Australian bushfire season, with two families heading to a secluded property for a summer holiday, only for secrets and lies to begin to unravel.
Channel 5 bosses are delighted to have Danny on board.
Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor for Channel 5 and Paramount+ said: “I’m delighted that Danny is joining Channel 5 for his first major drama post-'EastEnders'.
“'Heat' is a nailbiting thriller and I can’t wait to see him bring his talent and energy to it”.
Danny is joined in the four-part drama by former 'Neighbours' stars Olympia Valance and Richie Morris, as well as 'Christmas on the Farm' actor Darren McMullen and Jane Allsop, who is known to Australian viewers for 'Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries'.
The 'Football Factory' star admitted in January when he announced he had quit 'EastEnders' that he was looking for his "defining role".
He said: “I’m still looking for that defining role. Maybe it is there, maybe it isn’t. But I’ve always been quite ambitious, and I had quite a long career before EastEnders.”
As well as 'Heat', Danny will also host a travel show for E4 alongside daughter Dani, and a gameshow for Netflix called 'Cheat'.
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