EastEnders star is set to play new staff member Max on the BBC medical drama. READ NEXT: Inside EastEnders' new £87million Albert Square set that took BBC five years to buildAn insider said: "Nigel has signed a one-year contract with the show.
It’s really exciting. Producers are thrilled to have such a big name joining the cast."Nigel has already started filming scenes for his first episode.
His debut as Max is due to air in the new year.Our insider said: "Max is really going to ruffle feathers. He is a loveable rogue who isn’t afraid to say what he thinks."The writers have got some really big storylines planned for this character.
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