The BBC soap opera EastEnders is facing a major cast shake-up as several prominent actors prepare to leave, The Independent reported. Set in Walford, the long-running serial is losing key members of the Carter and Branning families.
What Walford Loses in the Latest Departures
- Harry Farr is leaving the BBC soap after nine years playing Ollie Carter, having recently wrapped up his final scenes.
- Kellie Bright, who has played Linda Carter since 2013, will step down in 2027 following a major farewell storyline.
- Additional departures from Albert Square include Charlie Suff as Johnny Carter, Pierre Counihan-Moullier as Oscar Branning, and Sophie Khan Levy as Priya Nandra-Hart.
The Carter Family Exit Timeline
Harry Farr’s departure after nine years in the role of Ollie Carter marks the end of an era for the younger generation of the clan. His exit coincides with the upcoming exits of his on-screen mother, Linda Carter, played by Kellie Bright, and his brother, Johnny Carter, played by Charlie Suff.
Bright’s departure, scheduled for 2027, will bring an end to her tenure on the show. The Independent reported that producers have left the door open for a potential return for Linda Carter, though the immediate storyline involves a major farewell plot.
Reflecting on his departure, Charlie Suff described leaving the serial as gutting. Meanwhile, executive producer Ben Wadey promised viewers unmissable drama surrounding Linda’s exit.
Shuffling the Square Beyond Walford’s Pub
Pierre Counihan-Moullier, who brings Oscar Branning to life, and Sophie Khan Levy, who plays Priya Nandra-Hart, are both set to exit Albert Square.
| Actor | Character | Departure Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Farr | Ollie Carter | Departing after nine years (scenes wrapped) |
| Kellie Bright | Linda Carter | Stepping down in 2027 |
| Charlie Suff | Johnny Carter | Departing alongside on-screen family |
| Pierre Counihan-Moullier | Oscar Branning | Exiting Albert Square |
| Sophie Khan Levy | Priya Nandra-Hart | Exiting Albert Square |
