Sid Owen is "waiting for the phone to ring" for his next role.
Sid Owen
The former 'EastEnders' actor - who has played Ricky Butcher in the BBC soap on and off from 1988 to 2012 - has also appeared in the likes of 'The Bill' and 'Bad Girls' over the years, but his most famous part can sometimes hold him back.
Speaking to The Guardian newspaper, he said: “It is hard being an actor, regardless of whether you’ve been in a top show or not, which can be a bit of a hindrance as well.
"So, hopefully, things come up. I’m just the same as any other jobbing actor: just waiting for the phone to ring.”
The 49-year-old star admitted being known for 'EastEnders' - and committing to it so much over the years - also means he's missed out on other projects.
He added: “On the one hand, it’s been annoying, because I’ve not been able to ... people go to me, ‘Oh, you should be doing this movie,’ or, ‘You should be doing that,’ or, ‘You’re a good actor,’ and of course I kick myself, but I’ve also made an iconic character on a show that’s been around for 30-odd years, and will probably be around for another 30 years.”
That said, Sid isn't ruling out reprising the role in the future.
He admitted: “I’ve enjoyed playing it and hopefully there’s still plenty more years to come."
In June, it was reported he almost made a return but neither side could agree on the financial aspects of his potential comeback.
Back in 2016, he said: "I can’t really say too much about what I’ve got on, but I’d 100 per cent go back to 'EastEnders' - it’s part of my life.
"I’ve done 28 years on and off and 15,000 episodes. Ricky is not dead yet - I should go back one day and finish the storyline or go back for a length of time.
"I’m always in touch with people from the show."
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