EastEnders star Zack Morris has shared his pride over his latest project away from Walford. The actor recently took on the role of Jackson Davis in the second season of The Pitt on HBO Max. Could this be the start of more international success for the former soap star? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Zack Morris’s New Horizons
Zack will be seen in the second season of The Pit. Zack’s caption read as, “I feel incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity of playing Jackson Davis on Season 2 of THE PITT on @hbomax. Big thanks to my team and everyone involved in making this happen. “
Adding further he wrote, “Telling a story around mental health in the Black community is something I didn’t take lightly. And I’m proud to have been trusted with that responsibility. I truly hope that through this story, anyone going through something similar feels seen. Thank you to everyone who’s been watching so far. And if you haven’t yet, tap in on HBO Max.”
Several co-stars including Shona McGarty and Milly Zero, also showered him with love. Meanwhile, a fan said, “You did this role justice!! Excited to see more from you bruthuhhh!” Another added, “Was wondering when we’d get to see you on screen again. Love this.” A third said, “Just started watching this. Brilliant series.”
While someone else wrote, “Such an incredible performance for such an important story, but also when you came onto screen, I did scream ‘HOLY SHIT ITS KEEGAN’ and then got emotional about how far your career has come.”
Zack’s Final Stint In EastEnders
Zack Morris played Keegan Baker in the BBC soap. However, the actor left the soap four years ago. And his final storyline gave the character a rare happy ending. During his final scenes, it was revealed that his sister had been murdered by her husband. Unable to protect his sister, Keegan began to self-destruct.
Concerned for his mental health, Whitney Dean called Keegan’s ex-wife back to Walford. Also, the duo wanted to give their marriage a second chance. Hence, after sharing an emotional farewell with the Taylor family, Keegan and Tiffany left the Square together. They wanted to start a new life in Germany. Meanwhile, how did you like Zack’s big project? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.