Eastenders fans were shocked when they heard one of its popular stars, Ben Hardy announced he was quitting the soap, but all is not lost…the hottie has now gone on to land a part in the new X-Men film…
Ben – who played Peter Beale in the hit BBC soap – has signed up to star in X-Men: Apocalypse where he will be joining returning cast members James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender, as well as newcomers Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan and Alexandra Shipp. The film’s plot details, as well as Hardy’s role, are unknown. Though his character is supposed to be significant to the X-Men universe.
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The 24-year-old actor announced he was quitting EastEnders last November after two years of playing the fifth incarnation of the market trader.
He made his on-screen exit last night as fans saw him depart for New Zealand with pregnant girlfriend Lauren Branning (played by actress Jacqueline Jossa) after he was unable to deal with the revelation that his 11-year-old half-brother Bobby killed his twin Lucy.
I see exciting times ahead for this young lad… Bye, bye Walford and hello Hollywood… I’ll keep you posted!
The movie is slated for release on May 27, 2016.
