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Soap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, Recaps > UK Soaps > EastEnders > EastEnders Icon James Bye Lands Exciting New Job Following Martin’s Heartbreaking Fate!

EastEnders Icon James Bye Lands Exciting New Job Following Martin’s Heartbreaking Fate!

Last updated: February 27, 2025 10:21 am
By Chandni Nagdeo Published February 27, 2025 1 comment
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EastEnders fans are still reeling from the shocking fate of Martin Fowler, but it seems like James Bye isn’t staying out of the spotlight for long! After bidding farewell to Walford in explosive scenes, the soap star has already landed an exciting – and it’s worlds away from the drama of Albert Square. With first-look images now out, we are all buzzing with this new career move. So, what’s James up to next? Let’s spill the tea!

EastEnders Star James Lands A New Role!

EastEnders legend James Bye has landed a new role – a few days after the tragic death of his BBC soap character, Martin Fowler. The 41-year-old was a fan favorite and was killed off during the show’s 40th anniversary special live episode. He has now revealed his next move after leaving Walford – he is all set to play iconic Jane Austen hero, Mr Darcy, in the theatrical world premiere of Death Comes To Pemberley.

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Published in 2011 by late author PD James, Death Comes to Pemberley is a follow-up to Austen’s beloved classic, picking up with Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy six years into her marriage. The pair will have a shocking death on their estate deal. And the suspicions will be on their brother-in-law, Mr. Wickham. This new role is definitely different from what Bye used to do until now.

In the newly released pictures, Bye can be seen dressed as Darcy. He is in a caramel coat with red lapels, a beige waistcoat, and trousers. There are also pictures of him standing beside Jamie-Rose Duke, who plays Elizabeth Darcy. While speaking about his new role, James looked excited about his latest career move. He said, “I am leaving EastEnders on an absolute high after the explosive live 40th anniversary episode.”

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“After a decade of gritty storylines, it’s going to be quite a switch to put on period clothes as one of literature’s romantic leading men. But I can’t wait for this new chapter to begin,” he added. The play is directed by Joe Harmston and will tour across England from May 1. For more such updates on EastEnders, keep following Soap Opera Daily!

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  • Margaret Nolan says:
    February 28, 2025 at 5:56 am

    Would love to see this play I have never been in England and I love the experience of it all .well done to James Bye he was s amazing we are going to miss him from EastEnders but he is made for better things to come .

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