EastEnders bosses have cast Maria Friedman in the guest role of Elaine Peacock. Elaine will arrive in Walford in order to support her daughter Linda (Kellie Bright) after Mick (Danny Dyer) phones her for help. Billed as a larger than life, glamorous landlady who loves to be the centre of attention, Elaines relationship with Linda is also fraught due to the two women being so similar. Linda will face the toughest time of her life after being raped by Dean Wicks, but as she keeps her husband Mick in the dark over her ordeal, he will grow increasingly concerned about her unusual behaviour. Viewers have already heard Mick and Linda reference Elaine, who has a particularly strong relationship with her son-in-law. However, it remains to be seen if Elaine will be able to support Linda in her time of need. Speaking about the role, Friedman said: I am thrilled to be joining the cast of EastEnders to play Elaine Peacock. Working alongside Kellie Bright and the rest of the Carter clan has been an absolute joy. It has also been a lovely experience to take my West End shoes East for a short trip! Executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins added: Ever since Elaine became the voice on the end of the Queen Vic phone, we have been waiting to see just what kind of woman made Linda Carter. Elaine is tough, warm and capable - but also proud and more than a little vain, bringing with her a whole new dynamic when she arrives in Walford to sort out her daughter. Maria Friedman is a West End legend and we are all very excited to have someone of her pedigree playing Elaine Peacock. Friedmans previous credits include stage productions of Chicago, Passion, The Woman in White and Ragtime. Elaine will first appear on screen over the autumn.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 23:09:14 +0000
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