Yahoo News EastEnders star was unsure over Steven Beale return
EastEnders star Aaron Sidwell has admitted that he was initially unsure over whether to return to the show as Steven Beale.
The actor reprised his role as Ian's stepson Steven last year after eight years away, but says it wasn't an easy decision due to the fact he was starring in a theatre production at the time.
"I had to think about whether the timing was right," Aaron said to iN10. "I had long discussions with the producers and also with my agent.
"It really wasn't a case of feeling I wanted to do more with the character or that I just had to get back. I was with a theatre show and there were talks about it moving into London's West End. So that's where my focus was and we had a real weighing up to do.
"But we knew EastEnders wouldn't do my career any harm and, as it's turned out, it's been wonderful. I've been really happy with the decision I've made."
Aaron is currently taking centre stage in one of the soap's biggest storylines at the moment, which has seen Steven lie about having a brain tumour.
Speaking about the shock plot in a recent chat with Digital Spy, Aaron said: "Thinking about why someone would even contemplate lying about it was tough.
"But it's also a good storyline and I understand that this is something Steven would do. That's what makes him great to play, even though I knew the story was going to be really tough."
EastEnders continues tonight (July 20) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
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