December 21st 2024.
Louisa Lytton, known for her role as Ruby Allen in the popular BBC soap EastEnders, is taking a break from the show to pursue a new opportunity on stage. The 35-year-old actress recently returned to the series for its 40th anniversary celebrations, but now she's ready to try something different.
Louisa is just one of many stars who have made a comeback to Walford over the past year, and her return has been met with much anticipation. Her character's story was recently "sealed" when Sharon Watts received news from Chrissie Watts that Ruby had given birth to a son two years ago. In a shocking turn of events, Ruby confessed to Martin Fowler that he may be the father of her child and that he was in need of a life-saving organ transplant.
Since then, things have been tense between Martin and Ruby, as his attempts to gain custody of their son were exposed by Stacey Slater. And now, Louisa has decided to step away from the show for a little while to take on a new challenge. She will be playing the lead role in A Girl on the Train from April 15th to May 31st, before handing over the reins to presenter Laura Whitmore.
The play follows the story of a woman named Rachel Watson, played by Louisa, who takes the train every day to catch a glimpse of someone she believes to be the "perfect" person. But when this person suddenly disappears, Rachel becomes a witness and a suspect in a mysterious case, forcing her to face the consequences of her actions.
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For those unfamiliar with A Girl on the Train, the story may sound familiar as it has been adapted into a film starring Emily Blunt in 2016. The movie was based on the 2015 novel of the same name by British author Paula Hawkins.
While Louisa is excited for this new opportunity, she hasn't forgotten about her time on EastEnders. In an interview, she shared her thoughts on returning to the show: "I've been a part of this show for 20 years now, so it feels right for Ruby to come back. There's so much we need to wrap up with her character and so many other characters she has a history with."
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