"We have a big storyline for Max that starts in the coming weeks and we are all very excited to see that play out.". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. It was confirmed back in September that Max - who is played by Jake Wood in the BBC One soap - would be leaving in a huge new storyline.
Jon said: "Jake is a truly wonderful actor and EastEnders have been extremely lucky to have him for so long. Your information will be used in accordance with our, Max Branning will bow out of EastEnders this week after almost 15 years of Jake Wood playing him, In his final storyline, Max has been blackmailing Phil Mitchell after finding a USB with incriminating evidence, Perhaps Linda Carter will be the person who persuades Max to leave Albert Square, Max has had his fair share of explosive storylines over the years, It's unlikely that Max will be killed off as EastEnders bosses have left the door open for him to return in the future, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. Fans will be thrilled to discover that the door is being left open for Max's return one day, with his character not exiting the soap in a bodybag. But it has been claimed that the actor could be taking part in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! He brings so much drama to Walford, he's one of EastEnders' most lovable rogues. This week, viewers have seen Max blackmail Phil Mitchell (played by Steve McFadden) and lock horns with Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) in a final twist before he leaves. He made his first appearance on screen on 24 January 2006 and last appeared on 22 February 2010 after he was killed off in the show's 25th anniversary. Nick Cotton Stepbrother (deceased) Maxwell "Max" Branning is the son of Jim and Reenie Branning, father of Bradley, Lauren, Abi and Oscar and grandfather of Louie and Abi. Something went wrong, please try again later. Having grown up in a large family in a poor area of East London, Jack regularly fought his older brother, Max, for the attentions of his father who was an alcoholic. Whether it be business, money, romance or family - Max mostly seems to get his own way, although he does show a softer side once in a blue moon. "Meanwhile, Mick tells Linda that they cannot move on if Max is around.". He made his first appearance on 27 June 2006 and his last appearance on 19 February 2021. Speaking about Max’s exit, an insider said: "Sometimes in soapland big characters have to leave. Executive producer Jon Sen added in a statement: "Jake is a truly wonderful actor and EastEnders have been extremely lucky to have him for so long. "Everyone will be sad to see Jake go as he is not only a great person to have on set but he’s also a fantastic actor.". Could she and her dad finally make amends after her sister Abi's death? In the United States, he is known as the voice of the GEICO gecko.