December 26th 2024.
In 2022, fans were shocked when Mick Carter, played by EastEnders star Danny Dyer, disappeared from the show. It was a heartbreaking moment for viewers as well as the character's loved ones, including his wife Linda and daughter Janine. As time passed, Linda's life took a downward spiral, with the added trauma of accidentally killing Keanu Taylor and struggling with alcohol addiction.
Through it all, Linda longed for Mick's return, but sadly, it seems like it won't be happening anytime soon. In a recent interview, Danny Dyer opened up about why he won't be reprising his role in the near future. It turns out, he had pitched a storyline that focused on mental health and delved into the inner workings of Mick's character.
"I wanted to show what's really going on with Mick," Danny explained. "Because usually the people that commit suicide, they’re the funniest f****** in the pub before they go home and do it. No one really lies about being depressed, they lie about being happy."
The actor revealed that he had known people who had taken their own lives and wanted to use his platform on EastEnders to start a conversation about mental health. He believed that the storyline would have been a powerful and important one, especially if it aired on Christmas Day, a time when many people struggle with their mental health. However, the show's bosses did not go through with the idea, and as a result, Danny decided not to return to the show.
Despite his character having previously experienced anxiety and panic attacks, the show did not explore this aspect of Mick's character in the way Danny had hoped. "That's why I'm not going back to EastEnders," he said. "That [plot] would have been the right thing to do, just to maybe get men talking more."
Since leaving EastEnders, Danny has been keeping busy with other projects. Earlier this year, he starred in the popular Disney+ show Rivals, alongside a star-studded cast including David Tennant and Katherine Parkinson. The drama was recently commissioned for a second season, and Danny's performance as businessman Freddie received much praise from viewers.
As we reflect on Danny's time on EastEnders, it's clear that he is passionate about using his platform to shed light on important issues and start important conversations. And while we may miss him on the show, we can't wait to see what he has in store for us in the future.
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