Shameless star Maggie O’Neill is set to join the cast of EastEnders in July this year. She will be playing the part of Suzy Branning who is Max and Jacks sister. Suzy who is described as “glamorous and independent” will eventually fall for the resident psychopath, Phil Mitchell.
Recently the Branning family has been the centre of attention, with Tanya attempting to bury her husband Max alive after their falling out over an affair Max had with Stacey Slater, possibly the most desirable lady in the square. She was also his eldest son’s wife. A spot of controversy there wouldn’t you agree.
Executive producer of the show, Diederick Santer, said that Maggie was another top drawer addition to the cast of EastEnders.
Also announced was the news of Emma Barton leaving the show, with her character Honey Mitchell being written out towards the end of the year.