EastEnders' Danny Moon Star Looks Unrecognisable Two Decades After BBC Soap Departure
Former EastEnders star Jake Maskall, who portrayed the troubled Danny Moon, appears strikingly different twenty years after leaving the BBC soap. His exit in 2006 followed a gripping storyline involving the Mitchell brothers, and now his character's legacy is resurfacing with a surprising twist.
Jake Moon's Unexpected Return to Walford Sparks Secrets
In a recent episode of EastEnders, pub landlord Alfie Moon was shocked when his cousin Jake Moon reappeared at The Vic after a twenty-year absence. Jake's comeback is driven by his quest to uncover if his ex-partner, Chrissie Watts, murdered Anthony Trueman on Christmas Day. During their reunion, Alfie inquired about Danny Moon, prompting Jake to lie about his brother's whereabouts, concealing the truth of Danny's death.
The Tragic Death of Danny Moon in EastEnders
Danny Moon, played by Jake Maskall, first arrived in Walford in 2004 as the younger brother of Jake and cousin to Alfie. He quickly aligned with crime boss Johnny Allen, leading to his murder of Dennis Rickman in 2005. The following year, Jake discovered this devastating truth, and in a dramatic turn, Johnny ordered Danny to kill the Mitchell brothers. During a confrontation, Jake attempted to wound Danny to save Grant Mitchell but accidentally killed his own sibling, a secret he has kept for two decades.
Where Is Jake Maskall Now?
Since leaving EastEnders in 2006, Jake Maskall, now 54, has taken on various roles in television and film. He has appeared in shows like The Tudors, The Bible, Doctors, and Skins, and played Prince Cyrus in The Royals from 2015 to 2018. Off-screen, Maskall sports a full beard and cropped hair, a stark contrast to his long, curly locks from his soap days. In a 2016 interview, he revealed that his departure from EastEnders was due to management changes, and he insisted on his character being killed off to draw a line under the role.
With Jake Moon's return to Albert Square, the secret of Danny's death threatens to emerge as Alfie probes deeper. EastEnders continues to air on BBC One and iPlayer, keeping fans on edge about whether this long-hidden truth will finally come to light.
