Danny Dyer has signed up to star in a new comedy series - his first role since departing 'EastEnders'.
Danny Dyer lands first role since quitting EastEnders after almost 10 years
The 45-year-old actor - who joined the BBC One soap in 2013 - departed Albert Square in dramatic fashion when his character Mick Carter drowned trying to save ex-wife Linda (Kellie Bright) in the Christmas Day episode of the show.
Now, Dyer has moved on to a comic part after agreeing to play Lee in upcoming Sky series 'Mr Bigstuff'. He will be reunited with his former 'Plebs' co-star Ryan Sampson, who he appeared with on the ITV sitcom a decade ago.
Sampson has penned the Sky series which focuses on brothers Lee and Glen and their turbulent relationship and Dyer can't wait to get started on the fresh project.
Announcing the project, Dyer said: "Following my nutty exit from 'EastEnders' I feel like it's time to recalibrate and try something a bit new. When I read the role of Lee I was honoured to be asked to develop an exciting character and explore his dysfunctional family relationships. I fell in love with Ryan Sampson while working with him on 'Plebs'. I can't wait to get involved with his incredible writing."
'Mr Bigstuff' creator Sampson added: "As a particularly short gay dude, I'm fascinated by masculinity; by all the ways that we're trying and failing to do it right. Maybe it's because of some unresolved short-man issues. Maybe it's because of that one time in PE when Mr Walker told me to 'stop crying and start being a man, Sampson'. I probably should have gotten therapy, but instead I've written a show about it. It's about fragile masculinity - about men and how f***** up we are. Also about families, and how f***** up they are too. I can't believe how lucky I am in having Danny Dyer himself joining me for the ride."
Now he has moved on from 'EastEnders', Dyer will also be presenting a game show for Netflix with former 'Strictly Come Dancing' contestant Ellie Taylor.
'Cheat' is described as a "battle of brains, wit… and barefaced lying” and will hit the streaming service in May.
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