EastEnders ‘cast The Rook star Aidan O’Callaghan as the new manager of gay bar The Prince Albert’
EastEnders have reportedly found their new manager of The Prince Albert.
The popular BBC soap are said to have cast Aidan O’Callaghan as Lewis, who first arrives in Albert Square later this month after landing the manager’s job at The Prince Albert.
The actor, 33, will play a pivotal role involving Walford regular Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) reports The Sun when the two become friends.
New guy in town: EastEnders have reportedly cast Aidan O’Callaghan as Lewis, who first arrives in Albert Square later this month after landing the manager’s job at The Prince Albert
While enjoying a night out on the town, however, Lewis is harassed by a homophobic gang, leading to Ben beating one of them unconscious.
EastEnders bosses are reportedly keen to focus on The Prince Albert more, but it is unknown how many episodes Aidan will feature in.
EastEnders did not immediately respond to comment when approached by MailOnline.
Experience: The Irish star has also appeared in Sky drama Wolfe and popular thriller The Rook (pictured in The Rook)
The Prince Albert is currently a gay bar, owned by Kathy Beale since 2019, and was run by Mila Marwa, played by Ruhtxjiaïh Bellenea.
The location has been seen less and less recently however, since Mila was written out of the soap after a powerful storyline about Female Genital Mutilation.
This is not the first soap role for Aidan, as he has previously starred as Mike in two episodes of Emmerdale back in 2018.
The Irish star has also appeared in Sky drama Wolfe and popular thriller The Rook.
He is also set to star in the prequel series to The Witcher, called The Witcher: Blood Origin.
He will be playing the role of Kareg opposite Hollywood star Michelle Yeoh and comedy legend Lenny Henry.
Storyline: The actor, 33, will play a pivotal role involving Walford regular Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) when the two become friends
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