iturn0image0Ross Kemp, famed for his portrayal of Grant Mitchell on EastEnders, has described his recent return to the show as “fried” due to the intense and emotionally charged storyline he was involved in. Kemp, who originally played Grant from 1990 to 1999, returned for the BBC soap’s 40th anniversary episodes, which featured a harrowing narrative about his brother Phil’s mental health struggles. In these episodes, Phil attempts to take his own life, leading to a series of dramatic events that include Grant confronting Phil and engaging in physical altercations.
Kemp shared that his character’s return was far from a peaceful one, stating, “Grant comes back and within a minute he’s fighting, he’s crying, he’s making love, then he’s crying about it, then he’s fighting again. He’s never just sat in the launderette.” He also recounted his first scene in the anniversary episode, which involved breaking into The Arches and wrestling a gun from Phil, highlighting the high-stakes nature of his return. Despite the emotional toll, Kemp expressed his enjoyment in reprising the role, noting that a part of him remains Grant Mitchell.
For a visual recap of these pivotal moments, you might find this video insightful:
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