How will Billy and Phil react when their extended family members turn up?
Billy's world will be turned upside down this summer in EastEnders after discovering that his dad, Stevie, has been hiding a secret family.
Later this month, Stevie's son Teddy Mitchell will arrive in Walford alongside his sons Harry and Barney in search of his dad. But he soon gets more than he bargained for when he comes face to face with Billy, Phil and the rest of the Mitchell clan.
Tensions will run high as Stevie confesses that Teddy is Billy's half-brother, meaning there's a whole new branch to the Mitchell family that neither Billy nor Phil knew anything about.
Actor Roland Manookian, best known for his roles in The Football Factory, RocknRolla and The Rise of the Footsoldier franchise, will take on the role of Teddy whilst newcomer Elijah Holloway will take on the role of Harry alongside fellow newcomer Lewis Bridgeman who'll play his younger brother Barney.
On joining EastEnders, Roland Manookian said "I've been watching EastEnders my whole life, so being part of it is amazing! Coming in as a Mitchell means you've got big shoes to fill, but it's a challenge that I'm happy to accept."
"It's a privilege to have the chance to work with the likes of Perry Fenwick, Steve McFadden, and the legendary Alan Ford – what amazing company to keep. Teddy is an enigmatic sort of fella with old-school principles, but he's tuned into modernity, too. It's a lovely part to get my teeth into."
To which Elijah Holloway added "It's a massive privilege to join a British institution like EastEnders, and to be playing a Mitchell makes it even more exciting. We've been given such a warm welcome, and it's unbelievable to be turning up to work in Walford every day."
"Harry has a lot of charm and swagger, but he's got a bit of a temper, too. He can’t resist trouble, or the ladies, so he’s ready to shake things up in typical Mitchell style!"
And Lewis Bridgemen said "Joining the EastEnders cast has been very exciting and such a great opportunity, which has been made even better by working with a wonderful cast and crew. Barney is an interesting character to explore because of his more introverted nature compared to the other members of his family, and I'm looking forward to seeing how he grows and develops in Albert Square."
EastEnders continues Mondays to Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One with first look episodes available from 6am on BBC iPlayer
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