EastEnders’ Max Bowden takes swipe at soap after shock axe and says he’s a ‘better person’ since leaving
The star opened up on the huge changes in his life following his exit
MAX Bowden took a huge swipe at EastEnders after his shock axe from the soap.
The actor is the sixth star to play the role of Ben Mitchell on the long-running BBC serial drama.
Max, 30, originally starred in EastEnders from 2019 until 2024 following a showdown with producers.
Bosses told the star that they were not renewing his contract as his party lifestyle and chequered love life whipped fans into a frenzy.
Now, the actor has made a huge dig at the soap as he opens up on the huge changes in his life.
The actor is promoting his forthcoming show, Birdsong, which is based on the 1993 novel by Sebastian Faulks.
He opened up on the changes in his life as he admitted that he is ‘a better dad’ now that he’s left the soap.
Speaking with A Youngish Perspective, he admitted: “My life has changed a lot recently, I don’t party anymore, I’m just interested in being a better dad, and a better person overall.
“EastEnders is one of the hardest gigs, if not the hardest gig, in acting, because a lot of the time you have to strip away your technique and rely on impulse.”
The star admitted that his acting approach has changed since he left the long-running BBC One serial drama.
He added: “I carry quite a lot of ‘the method’ in my approach to my acting.
“It’s easy to get a bit lost in the work as a result. It’s shaped me in that I no longer approach anything with fear.”
“It’s a brilliant place to hone your skills, so I’m very grateful for my time there.”
Max also opened up on his new project as he couldn’t help but gush over the creative aspects of the role.
He explained: “Thematically, it’s as pertinent as it has ever been. Sadly, we are living in a more divided society, in a world in conflict.
“The story contains all of the beauty and the cruelty of mankind. It cleverly emulates the way that war is so harsh on the senses.
“The creative and technical team have created a brilliant design and soundscape that really takes you into the Western Front, while also juxtaposing it with the softness and beauty of what came before.”
EastEnders continues on BBC One and is available to stream on iPlayer.
