Stephen Aaron-Sipple as Mark Fowler Jr in EastEnders / BBC
The character of Mark Fowler Jr will return to EastEnders later this month, it has been confirmed.
Last seen in 2016, Mark Jr is the son of Vicki Fowler and Grant Mitchell, born in 1996 after his mother fled Walford for Florida while pregnant.
Mark last appeared in Walford briefly in 2016 – then played by Ned Porteous, who now stars as Joe Tate in Emmerdale – and learned that Grant was his dad, making Phil (Steve McFadden) his uncle.
The character is consequently being recast for his return, with Stephen Aaron-Sipple taking over the role when Mark returns to Albert Square under mystery circumstances to reunite with older sister Vicki (Alice Haig).
Aaron-Sipple has already been seen on screen as Mark, having appeared in the New Year’s Day flashforward episode to 2027 that saw him caught up in the Branning family drama.
“Having grown up in East London, EastEnders has been in my life since childhood and I’m excited to be joining not one, but two iconic Albert Square families!” he said.
“I’m looking forward to viewers seeing why Mark is back, and what Walford has in store for him.”
Executive producer Ben Wadey added: “We are thrilled to welcome Stephen Aaron-Sipple to EastEnders and bring Mark back to Albert Square.
“Viewers had a glimpse of Mark in the New Year’s Day flashforward episode, with the circumstances around his upcoming involvement with the Brannings set to unfold throughout the year.”
EastEnders continues Mondays to Thursdays from 6am on iPlayer and at 7.30pm on BBC One.
