Oscar Branning is a key figure from the Branning family in EastEnders. He’s the son of Max Branning (played by Jake Wood) and Tanya Branning (formerly Cross, played by Jo Joyner). Born on screen in December 2007, Oscar is the younger brother of Lauren and the late Abi Branning, part of one of Walford’s most iconic families .

After his last appearance in 2017—when he briefly visited Max for Father’s Day—Oscar disappeared from the show as Tanya and Lauren moved to Exeter The Standard+15tvguide.co.uk+15eastenders.fandom.com+15. Over the years, he was portrayed by Gabriel Miller‑Williams, Neo Hall, and Charlee Hall Digital Spy+13Wikipedia+13The Standard+13.

🎭 Who plays Oscar now?

The character has been recast for a dramatic return this summer. He’s now played by Pierre Moullier, who steps into the role as a 17‑year‑old Oscar Branning eastenders.fandom.com+15The Sun+15Digital Spy+15.

Moullier, an English actor born in 2000, has a background in theatre and TV. Prior to EastEnders, he worked on productions like Cast Offs, The Jumper Factory, and performed at the Young Vic Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3NationalWorld+3. Both showrunners and fans have praised his casting, noting Moyllier has an uncanny resemblance to a young Jake Wood, ensuring continuity and adding weight to Oscar’s return The Standard+9The Sun+9The Independent+9.

🏡 Why is Oscar returning?

His comeback isn’t just a nostalgic reappearance—it’s part of a major storyline arc. Oscar arrives in Walford following a “mysterious phone call” to Lauren, and sources hint his return will uncover family secrets and cause major drama this summer uksoaps.fandom.com+15PA Media+15Digital Spy+15.

Executive producer Ben Wadey explained the intention behind Oscar’s return: they’re bringing him back “all grown up” to inject fresh energy and tension into the Branning clan Wikipedia+13Digital Spy+13PA Media+13.

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