Former EastEnders star Zack Morris has opened up about his departure from the BBC soap, revealing it was a decision he did not take lightly. The actor, who played Keegan Butcher-Baker for five years, said he 'needed to leave' to pursue other opportunities.
Morris, who joined EastEnders at the age of 17 and began filming when he turned 18, described the soap as the 'perfect training ground' that taught him about the industry. However, he felt it was time to move on when roles playing new characters arose, saying he 'had to go for that'.
Since leaving Albert Square, Morris has landed a role in the film Jericho Ridge, alongside Luther's Nikki Amuka-Bird. He shared news of the project on social media, receiving congratulations from former co-stars including Charlie Brooks, Richard Blackwood, and Charlie Wernham.
Morris expressed excitement about the film, telling fans he had 'officially wrapped' and that playing Monty Temple was a 'dope experience'. His departure from EastEnders marks the end of an era for fans of the character Keegan, who left Walford to reunite with his wife Tiffany.
