EastEnders expands Baker family with new actors joining Albert Square

'EastEnders' is expanding the Baker family with Omar Lye-Fook joining the cast.

Mitch Baker - who is played by Roger Griffiths on the BBC soap - is set for a busy summer with his estranged brother Avery (Lye-Fook) and two nephews Felix (Matthew Morrison) and Finlay (Ashley Byam) turning up in Albert Square.

Executive producer Chris Clenshaw said: "The Baker Family bring a fresh, fierce, fun and exciting energy to the Square.

"Felix and Finlay are two very different firecrackers and, yes, these brothers fall out, take the mick and challenge each other, but none of that compares to their unswerving love and loyalty they have for one another.

"They may be charming young men, full of sass, swagger and strength but these brothers are Bakers and, like their father, Avery, have their own unique way of surviving.

"Omar, Matthew and Ashley all bring star quality to EastEnders and we’re excited to see them bring Avery, Felix and Finlay to life.

"The Baker family are the just the start of some new faces landing in Walford later this year - so watch this space…”

The new trio have started filming with their first scenes set to air over summer.

Omar commented: "I’ve been watching EastEnders since I was at school so it’s such a surreal experience to now be part of the show.

"I’m having so much fun and it’s an honour to be working alongside this incredible cast.”

Matthew added: "It's an honour to be a part of such a legendary show that I grew up watching. It hasn't quite sunk in yet, and I don't think it ever will.

"I'm having a ball getting to grips with Felix and cannot wait for you all to meet him!”

And Ashley said: "I'm very excited to be joining the Square. Like many people I grew up with 'EastEnders'; it was almost like an unspoken family tradition.

"My mum and I sat there together watching so many incredible and iconic storylines. So to now be joining this classic British TV drama is an honour, and I'm truly grateful.

"I can't wait for everyone to meet Finlay and see what lies ahead for him."