EastEnders has confirmed the return of Mark Fowler Jr, with the role recast for his first appearance in a decade. Actor Stephen Aaron-Sipple will take over the part, previously played by Ned Porteous, who now appears on Emmerdale as Joe Tate.
Mark was last seen in 2016, when he discovered Grant Mitchell was his biological father. The character will now join his sister Vicki Fowler in Walford, as well as the Mitchell family. However, it remains unclear how he becomes linked to the Brannings.
Fans got a first glimpse of Stephen Aaron-Sipple as Mark in the New Year's Day flashforward episode, which was set in 2027. Executive producer Ben Wadey said: 'We are thrilled to welcome Stephen Aaron-Sipple to EastEnders and bring Mark back to Albert Square. Viewers had a glimpse of Mark in the New Years Day flashforward episode, with the circumstances around his upcoming involvement with the Brannings set to unfold throughout the year.'
Aaron-Sipple added: 'Having grown up in East London, EastEnders has been in my life since childhood and I’m excited to be joining not one, but two iconic Albert Square families! I’m looking forward to viewers seeing why Mark is back, and what Walford has in store for him.'
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
