Emmerdale actor Anthony Quinlan, who played Pete in the soap, is ready to return to the soap world. He will appear in a BBC drama after quitting the soap in 2020. He also shared the reason for launching his business. Stay with us to get more insights.
Anthony Quinlan Lands A Huge BBC Drama Role!
Anthony Quinlan played the character of Pete Barton in the soap. He was part of the soap from 2013 to 2020. Pete was involved in a love triangle with Ross and Debbie. However, later he got engaged to Debbie. Later, Pete went to prison. After returning, he decided to leave the village.
Since his departure, the actor’s fans have seen Anthony building his fitness and personal training business. Meanwhile, now he is ready to make a comeback to the soap land. Anthony told The Sun Online that he will be seen in the next series of Time on BBC One. Anthony revealed that he has been trying to get back into acting this year.
The former Emmerdale star added that over the past few years, he has been running online PT along with supplement business BoxedOff. However, he is grateful. He also signed up with a new agency last year. He revealed that he has landed a role in BBC production, Time, which is Jimmy McGovern’s crime drama series three.
Anthony Reveals The Reason for Exit!
Anthony revealed that Time is an anthology crime drama set in prison. It first aired in June 2021. Sean Bean and Stephen Graham were a part of it. The second series was out in October 2023, starring Bella Ramsey and Jodie Whittaker.
Elsewhere, Anthony disclosed that he built a business as a safeguard, not as a replacement for acting. He said that acting is his passion and it always will be. Meanwhile, the actor’s fans know that Anthony has been in the soaps for a long time. He added that there are stigmas attached to the soaps. It is difficult transitioning out of soap.
He also said that leaving a soap can be shocking, but he is fortunate that he had something to rely on. Meanwhile, Anthony is back in the soap world. He said that he also loved Coronation Street and EastEnders. His partner, Nikki, was also a part of Corrie. Thus, the actor is happy to be back. Are you excited for his new role? Share your thoughts in the comments. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates.