Patrick Trueman will be reunited with his son Anthony this summer as he and Yolande prepare to tie the knot. Nicholas Bailey has reprised his role, marking his first appearance in 11 years.
Anthony last appeared in 2014 when he rushed to his father’s side after Patrick suffered a stroke. Since then, he has led a life away from Walford, but an invitation to his father’s wedding prompts his return. However, his visit coincides with a significant moment for Patrick, forcing Anthony to stay longer than planned.
EastEnders Executive Producer Ben Wadey said: “It’s great to welcome Nicholas back to the EastEnders family to reunite Patrick with his son. But Anthony’s plan for a brief return to surprise his father ends up with him staying longer than he expected when he uncovers what has been going on in the Trueman household.”
Nicholas Bailey added: “It is an unexpected treat to return to EastEnders and I’m full of gratitude to get the opportunity to revisit the character of Anthony. It’s wonderful to work with Rudolph Walker again - he’s such a big part of my journey as an actor and I loved filming my first scenes with him after so long. I’m excited to see what the passage of time has done to Anthony and explore his relationship with Patrick at this stage in their lives.”
Nicholas has already started filming, and his scenes will air later this summer.
