Two new Moons to shine on Albert Square
With David Essex set to join the cast as Eddie Moon, it won't be long before he's joined by his two on-screen sons, Anthony and Tyler.
Youngest son Tyler Moon, played by Tony Discipline, arrives in Albert Square looking for his dad with older brother Anthony Moon (Matt Lapinskas) also stepping onto the Square shortly after.
The likely lads have lots in common but at the same time they're very different. Tyler lives for the weekend, loves a good laugh with his mates and often ends up in trouble, particularly where the ladies are concerned. Whereas he's quick to use his fist to sort things out, Anthony will look for a more sensitive solution and will rely on his brains and natural wit.
Pictured above are Matt (on the left) and Tony (on the right) with David Essex. Here's what they had to say on joining the cast...
Tony: "It's really exciting to be able to work on a show that you have grown up watching and have followed your whole life, I am very grateful to be given this opportunity and am looking forward to working on the show and becoming an EastEnder!"
Matt: "I'm absolutely over the moon! It's has been my lifetime ambition to be on EastEnders, I have watched it growing up with my Nan who is a big fan. I'm so pleased to get my first TV role, I just didn't believe it would be so big. I've met some of the cast I will be working with who were very friendly and welcoming and I can't wait to start filming."
Bryan Kirkwood, Executive Producer of EastEnders adds: "Both Tony and Matt are fabulous additions to the show. Headed up by David Essex, the Moon clan are on their way to becoming an established family in the Square."
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At 10th May 2011, Peter wrote:Two new hunks! Can't wait!
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At 10th May 2011, Dawn wrote:Ohh 3 new moons to make a wish on xx
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At 10th May 2011, Ann wrote:It says in the character list that Alfie and Michael are 2nd cousins, but it also says that Nana Moon was Michael's Granny, how can that be?
The same goes for Stacey calling big Mo, Nan. Mo was her Uncles mother-in-law, so was not her Nan.
Also Ronnie and Roxy call Peggy's sister Aunt Sal, but she wasn't and Billy calls her Aunt Sal too, but he is not related to her, as he is related through the Mitchell side, not Peggy's side and only Phil's 2nd cousin.
I think Ee needs to work on their family trees a bit better.
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At 10th May 2011, EnglishSeki wrote:CUTE. Sean left. Ryan is hardly ever on...I think that Tyler will have 'lady troubles', just wondering who with. lol
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At 10th May 2011, Ann wrote:Been a fan of David's forever. Also avidly watch your show. I'm sure he'll be a great asset to the show. David in my living room a couple of times a week - bliss.
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At 10th May 2011, vdouglas13 wrote:to Ann above
Aunt Sal was the sister of Peggys dead Mitchell husband i think so she is a Mitchell and therefore Ronnie, Roxy and Billys Aunt.
I think Stacey just called Mo "Nan" cos when she first came into there was a big thing about her having a family that she didn't have before so she called her Nan like all the others
I think although not certain that Michael Moon is also the son of David Essex character and therefore brothers with the 2 new boys. That would make Alfie their cousins (1st) not 2nd cousins!!!
Anyway its gonna be good!!!
Please let Jack be happy and sexy again too!!! and not do owt with that Rainie again!!!!!!
Love EE
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At 10th May 2011, J_Page wrote:i think they should bring spencer back :) xx
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At 10th May 2011, karla pearce wrote::) omg new fashionable...good looking men.... moons!!! ahhhh cant wait bet they get big storyline
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At 10th May 2011, Ishtiab Khan wrote:Sorry, but I don't these two new moons would be a great hit on the show, its just like Phil (the one using his brain) and Grant (using his fist) again, also its like jake and danny moon. I think they should of had a female moon, as they never had one before, well besides nana moon.
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At 10th May 2011, MrsCaseyxx wrote:Well they are both good looking guys...=D I just wish they brought a whole new family, complete with sisters etc to replace the rapidly falling Mitchells. How old are they meant to be?
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At 10th May 2011, kulsuma wrote:the man with the white shirt and black and brown belt is sooooo fit.
i wonder if next year he will be nominated for the sexiest male and so will his brother and not to forget jack cos he looks like someone i fan cy
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At 10th May 2011, MazzyG wrote:Lady trouble eh?? I like!! I hope its with Roxy lol another Moon in her life. Can't wait for some new exciting faces..
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At 11th May 2011, monalisa wrote:the one on the right looks like old declan in neighbours. :)
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At 11th May 2011, Sheryl wrote:quite alot of new people this year im sure they will be great actors when they start on our screens!
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At 11th May 2011, Ishtiab Khan wrote:monalisa the one on the right doesn't look like Declan from Neighbours
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At 11th May 2011, melanie wrote:more moons to the square!!!!!!!!
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At 11th May 2011, Carole wrote:So nice to get new characters in the show! But it's true, we need new girls as well! Otherwise there's only Roxy and Janine for all those boys!! And Kim of course! :-)
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At 11th May 2011, Suzeyyy_ wrote:They should let Sean Slater come back!
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At 12th May 2011, Wowitsnotgone wrote:Damn shame, we already have two moons too many Shame Richie ( I know about the spelling) and wasserface? oh yeah Kat, with the face that sunk a thousand ships. Both non-actors with little talent, now to be joined by David Essex, another non-actor! Why do the Moons have to take over the whole East end, Eastenders used to have a much lighter theme, and was fun, now it is so depressing, and a copying Corrie storylines isn't helping it. Sham weddings are a sore subject to most who are disgusted with our poor border control. In our family, when there is an event in Corrie, we take bets on how long Deadenders will take to follow suit! Please lighten it up, I don't have a sharp blade for my wrists.
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At 12th May 2011, EmzzEE wrote:ooh great, more characters :)
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At 12th May 2011, hali123 wrote:i just hope they stay away from jenine and carol wh might sleep with them
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At 12th May 2011, hali123 wrote:so alfie has got 2 brothers
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At 12th May 2011, mega-Brannings-fanx wrote:gd they need more charters they look w ay fit not eddie but the two boys
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At 13th May 2011, moondacing wrote:Oh yea Baby, Give me David Essex. Hoe he's a good guy.
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At 14th May 2011, Goldenbrown wrote:Love ya Discipline, well done xx A
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At 14th May 2011, Domdomrules wrote:I bet one of them is gay...
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At 24th Jun 2011, X_TanyaBranning4Ever_X wrote:Matt Lapinskas is so fit x
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