![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/danny-dyer-shares-gritty-and-dark-post-eastenders-role-thats-unlike-bbc-soap/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_The-Olivier-Awards-2019-with-Mastercard-Press-Room.jpg&description=The acting gig that tempted Danny Dyer to quit EastEnders has been revealed. The Mick Carter actor - who takes a kick to the crotch during his final scenes on the BBC soap - describes his latest project as a 'beautiful piece of work' as he prepares to film the 'powerful, dark script' in Victoria, Australia, later this month. Danny, 45, announced his upcoming EastEnders exit at the start of this year in order to pursue other ventures, after almost a decade playing Mick on the long-running BBC soap. "The big news is I've decided not to renew my contract. That's all. That's not because I've fallen out with anybody, I love everybody," the star explained as he announced his pending departure at the start of this year. Danny Dyer has spilled the beans on his first acting role since quitting EastEnders (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Following the dad-of-three revealing the shock news, many have been speculating about what is next for the actor once his on-screen character bids farewell to Albert Square. As EastEnders fans prepare to see pub landlord Mick's final scenes next month, details of the new, gritty Channel 5 drama Danny will be starring in next have been revealed. The Football Factory actor will play the lead role in an action thriller called Heat, which sees two families who are long-time friends holiday Down Under during Australian bushfire season - with not everyone making it back home alive! 'Let's have it!' Danny says ahead of filming his new drama "I can't wait to get amongst this beautiful piece of work in Australia. I've always been intrigued about working there," Danny told The Sun when discussing his new gig. "It's my first gig since EastEnders. Heat has a powerful, dark script and strong Australian cast and crew. Let's have it!" Heat will also see Neighbours star Olympia Valance and Richie Morris grace the screens of Channel 5 viewers, in addition to Darren McMullen from 2021 romcom movie Christmas On The Farm, and Jane Allsop from Aussie TV d){kind=link}
Danny Dyer has revealed all about the ‘powerful, dark script’ that tempted him away from EastEnders, as the soap star prepares to film his first acting role since bidding farewell to Albert Square
The acting gig that tempted Danny Dyer to quit EastEnders has been revealed.
The Mick Carter actor – who takes a kick to the crotch during his final scenes on the BBC soap – describes his latest project as a ‘beautiful piece of work’ as he prepares to film the ‘powerful, dark script’ in Victoria, Australia, later this month.
Danny, 45, announced his upcoming EastEnders exit at the start of this year in order to pursue other ventures, after almost a decade playing Mick on the long-running BBC soap.
“The big news is I’ve decided not to renew my contract. That’s all. That’s not because I’ve fallen out with anybody, I love everybody,” the star explained as he announced his pending departure at the start of this year.