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EastEnders EastEnders recasts Michelle Fowler

James from London

James from London

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It's funny. For the longest time, recasting Michelle seemed like the worst idea in the world, but now it feels like, "yeah, why not?"
 
Cookiescholes

Cookiescholes

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I dont really remember Michelle but have seen clips on Youtube. This new actress is like an aged version of the last Vicky. Same hair.

James from London said:
It's funny. For the longest time, recasting Michelle seemed like the worst idea in the world, but now it feels like, "yeah, why not?"
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Others are saying the same on the net James but what has changed?

the old one was in it for 10 years so if I'd been watching then I would struggle with this. Altho I did take to the Sam recast but Sam was only an in/out character.
 
Walford Boy

Walford Boy

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I think Jenna Russell will do the role justice.

Wouldn't it be funny if she had scenes with Michael French. :)
 
James from London

James from London

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Cookiescholes said:
Others are saying the same on the net James but what has changed?
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I don't know, exactly. I guess the old Michelle was such a long time ago now that bringing her back played by someone else doesn't feel like a "betrayal" anymore. Also, Kathy's back and Sharon's back and New Martin works and we've seen Mark Junior, so it feels like there'd be enough of a reason for her to return without it just being a pointless rehashing of past events.

I mean, a gutsy, middle-aged female character with pre-existing ties to the Square -- what's not to like? If we can't have Ava Hartman back then I'll settle for a new Michelle.
 
Canon

Canon

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I've been trying to think of other examples, but I reckon this must be the boldest recast in the history of the English soaps?

I'm totally open to it, but it does feel pretty brazen.
 
Walford Boy

Walford Boy

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Liking how Jenna has already settled into the role, the Fowlers feel very natural.
 
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