EastEnders star James Bye lands major new role

EastEnders star James Bye wasn't sure he'd get through filming Martin death scene: "It was like a rollercoaster"
Bye is, of course, referring to the recent announcement that he would be playing Mr Darcy in the upcoming stage tour of Death Comes to Pemberley, which sets off this May. The actor admitted to being "so excited" about the new role, with rehearsals kicking off next month.
First look at James Bye in new role after shock EastEnders exit
James Bye will rock the Regency look in his first role since leaving EastEnders, with freshly released images seeing him as a Jane Austen hero. Bye, who bid farewell to Walford and his character Martin Fowler in the recent explosion storyline, is ready to play Mr Darcy in the theatrical world premiere of the Pride and Prejudice unofficial sequel.
James Bye lands huge new role just days after EastEnders exit — and it might surprise you
EastEnders star James Bye, who is best known for playing Walford's fruit and veg man, Martin Fowler, has revealed what is next after his shocking exit in the soap's 40th anniversary live episode last week.
James Bye’s new job revealed after Martin Fowler’s tragic death in EastEnders – and it’s WORLDS away from the Square
EASTENDERS alum James Bye’s new job has been revealed – after the tragic death of alter-ego Martin Fowler. James, 41, played beloved Martin from 2014 until he was killed off in the BBC
James Bye worlds away from EastEnders' Martin Fowler in very different new role
James Bye looks worlds away from EastEnders’ Martin Fowler after landing a new role just days on from his soap exit. The actor’s final scenes aired last Thursday when the character died following the Queen Vic explosion.
EastEnders star James Bye's future revealed following heartbreaking exit from show
It has been revealed that James will portray Mr Darcy in the upcoming stage production of the Pride and Prejudice spin-off, Death Comes to Pemberley. The hit show, which was previously adapted by the BBC starring Matthew Rhys and Anna Maxwell Martin, is coming to the stage and will tour from May to September.
EastEnders' James Bye's wife breaks silence on 'daunting' next step after soap exit
EastEnders star James Bye's wife gave fans an in-depth tour of the soap's set as well as his trailer as his exit was shown on the live episode
EastEnders star James Bye lands major new role after Martin Fowler death
James Bye ’s new role has been confirmed, days on from his EastEnders exit. The actor’s final scenes as Martin Fowler aired last Thursday, when the character died following the Queen Vic explosion.
BBC EastEnders' James Bye made emotional final request before tragic Martin Fowler exit
EastEnders' James Bye opened up on The One Show about his final request to the BBC before his character Martin Fowler was killed off in the live anniversary episode
EastEnders fans spot major clue James Bye was AXED from soap and didn’t want to leave – did you see it?
EASTENDERS fans have spotted a major clue that James Bye was AXED from the soap – did you see it? Viewers were devastated ...
EastEnders fan-favourite declared love by James Bye as she reveals him as 'first friend' on BBC soap
An EastEnders fan-favourite has reflected in a social media tribute on one week without her ‘first friend’ James Bye after ...
Lacey Turner reveals she ‘hasn’t stopped crying’ since heartbreaking moment with James Bye after final EastEnders scene
LACEY Turner has revealed she “hasn’t stopped crying” since filming her final EastEnders scenes with James Bye. EastEnders ...
EastEnders’ Lacey Turner has ‘not stopped crying’ since James Bye left Martin Fowler role
EastEnders star Lacey Turner has revealed she’s had the same reaction as pretty much the rest of the country since co-star James Bye ’s emotional on-screen exit as Martin Fowler .
James Bye set to rake in a fortune by flogging personalised video messages for eye-watering price after EastEnders axe
EASTENDERS star James Bye looks set to rake in a small fortune after signing up to a personalised video-making website. The ...
EastEnders star reveals special request to soap bosses as character is killed off
EastEnders ' James Bye has revealed he told bosses he wanted to be the one to tell co-star Lacey Turner that his character ...
James Bye confirms EastEnders live episode ‘mistake’ that you definitely didn’t notice
James Bye has admitted there was a moment in the live episode of EastEnders last week where co-star Lacey Turner ‘saved’ his ...
Watch awkward moment Alex Jones call EastEnders star James Bye the WRONG name live on The One Show after his soap exit
ALEX Jones was left red-faced after she got EastEnders legend James Bye’s name WRONG live on air on The One Show. James, 41, ...