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James Bond film series star, 60, confirmed he took the role on the historic soap since he “can’t be far from home” because his wife is “not well”.
The Resident Evil actor will arrive at Albert Square as part of a new family, playing a father -of- two George Knight.
Who is Colin Salmon’s wife?
The British actor is married to artist and illustrator Fiona Hawthorne.
Speaking about why he took on the role to PA News Agency, Salmon said: “My wife’s not well, so I can’t be far from home…and the universe has brought (me) something quite extraordinary.
Hawthorne has previously revealed to Hello! magazine that she was diagnosed with a rare lung condition, interstitial lung disease, which means that she needs to use an oxygen tank.
Salmon added: “(Executive producer) Chris (Clenshaw) was passionate, he was clear, he was progressive, he had a vision, and a clear love for the show and the people who watch it, so I find that to be the requisite for any job.”
As someone from the East End of London, Salmon has explained that he understands the importance of the show.
He shared: “Growing up and everybody I know, who I’ve told I’m doing this, has got really, really excited and then some have said: ‘How could you do EastEnders?’ They don’t know me. It’s a no brainer, it’s worked and the universe has been really kind.”
The Doctor Who actor went on to say that the BBC’s veteran soap actor Steve McFadden – who fans know as the tough Phil Mitchell – has taken on the role as friend and mentor both on and off-screen.
When asked about what advice the actor gave him, Salmon said he told him: “Just get it done.”
He added: “Steve comes on set and Steve’s ready. Steve’s there and he’s quietly the boss… and we had our phone call, I think the opening line is ‘You’re…
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