EastEnders’ Reiss star Jonny Freeman looks very different away from character
ok.co.ukEastEnders fans were left flabbergasted after realising what one of Walford’s newest characters looks like away from the small screen.
Jonny Freeman, who joined the soap back in December 2022 as Reiss Colwell, Dot Branning’s great nephew, looks completely different from his soap character, whose current storyline involves being long-standing resident Sonia Fowler’s (played by Natalie Cassidy) new love interest.
When he’s off-duty, his appearance is much more chiselled and groomed, with his hair and beard being neatly styled. Reiss - who plays the trombone in a band - made his first appearance at Dot’s funeral, with the newcomer quickly bonding with Sonia over their love of instruments.The episode saw the two later hook up, before Reiss left and ghosted her.
Jonny’s character eventually returned after Ricky Butcher called him to help Sonia with her inheritance tax troubles. When quizzed about why he was ignoring Sonia’s calls, and why he left after their fling, Reiss revealed that he hasn’t had many girlfriends and doesn't want to mess anything up.
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