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Danny Dyer says Mick Carter "lost his way" in EastEnders storylines
The Mick Carter actor bowed out on Christmas Day 2022.
BBC, Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
- Stefania Sarrubba
Published: Wednesday, 1 February 2023 at 6:14 pm
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Danny Dyer has reflected on his character arc on EastEnders, admitting he wasn't too thrilled about Mick Carter's later storylines.
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In a recent chat with iFL TV, Dyer spoke about the "good reaction" to his final scenes over Christmas.
"I was very surprised at the amount of love I got from it really. I didn't quite know how it was gonna go down," the actor revealed.
He added: "I felt my character had lost his way. I didn't quite know who I was playing anymore, it was a really odd thing."
Kellie Bright as Linda Carter, Danny Dyer as Mick Carter and Charlie Brooks as Janine Butcher in front of a clifftop for EastEnders BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron/Matt Burlem
The actor bid farewell to Walford in December last year in a dramatic – and seemingly not so definitive – resolution of Mick's love triangle with villain Janine (Charlie Brooks) and his ex-wife Linda (Kellie Bright).
After a dramatic car chase, Mick dived into the sea to save Linda but never re-emerged. Did he actually drown?
"They've kept it open. I could turn up in three years smothered in seaweed," Dyer teased.
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As for whether he would be up for returning to EastEnders, the actor remained adamant it is time to embrace new projects after 11 years as an Albert Square resident.
"I'm very grateful for that job. It was a good gig, but now it's time to move on," he said.
"I wanna get out again and make some low-budget films."
Read more:
- EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap?
- EastEnders’ Danny Dyer teases ‘alternative ending’ for Mick Carter
- EastEnders' Kellie Bright teases Linda Carter’s future after Mick exit
- Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright react to Mick's tragic EastEnders exit
- EastEnders’ Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright reflect on end of the Carters’ era
- Danny Dyer says his career was “on its f**king arse” before EastEnders
- EastEnders boss teases story "not done before" for February anniversary
Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide.
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