EASTENDERS’ most evil EVER murderer is making a shock return to Walford.
The vile killer last appeared in 2024 when the reality about his horrifying crime was uncovered.
The Sun can solely reveal that legendary actor Christopher Fairbank is making a comeback because the villain Eddie Knight.
Racist Eddie murdered George Knight’s organic dad in a racially-motivated assault after successfully shopping for George for his spouse to elevate.
The evil killer was lastly introduced to justice many years later and despatched to jail in 2024 for his crimes.
He will return to Walford later this 12 months.
A supply stated: “Christopher Fairbank is returning as a part of a brand new storyline that can see George Knight on the coronary heart of the drama.
“Whilst it’s only a short stint, his return kicks off a bigger storyline that will spark troubling times for George and the wider Knight family.”
An EastEnders spokeswoman confirmed the return, including: “We can confirm Christopher Fairbank will be returning to EastEnders for a short stint later this spring.”
Actor Christopher has been in some of the most memorable films in history.
He appeared in Tim Burton’s Batman, The Fifth Element, Pirates of the Caribbean, Guardians of the Galaxy and its two sequels.
On the small display screen he’s appeared in every part from Z-Cars to Coronation Street, Prime Suspect to Wolf Hall.
The actor has already begun filming his return to EastEnders.
His comeback comes after his on-screen son George welcomed a brand new daughter with Nicola Mitchell.
The storyline noticed Nicola go into untimely labour and their daughter stays in hospital as she continues to develop.
