World News – GB – EastEnders SPOILER: Serial killer Lucas Johnson returns

Posted: 12:10 p.m. EDT October 15, 2020 | Updated October 15, 2020 at 12:22 p.m. BST

EastEnders serial killer Lucas Johnson is set to return to Albert Square, in scenes to air later this year

And actor Don Gilet was seen back on set as he shot tense scenes on Thursday that saw his character beaten up shortly after being released from prison

It was revealed that the notorious Walford murderer was making a return to the soap opera earlier this year, but other residents are clearly not very happy with the prospect, as Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) is determined to eliminate

EastEnders SPOILER: Serial killer Lucas Johnson made his explosive return to Albert Square but was brutally attacked in tense scenes filmed Thursday

Lucas was seen looking around madly as he was surrounded by a group of men, who quickly shot and beat him

Maintaining social distancing rules during filming, the cast were seen to take turns pretending to hit the ground before Don fell to the ground and flared out so the crew could assemble the different angles in post-production

Don had a sharp character, pairing a navy blue coat with a gray button down shirt and matching pants

Danger: The notorious Walford murderer was revealed to be making a return to the soap earlier this year, but other residents are clearly not very happy with the prospect

Attack: Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) is determined to get rid of him and has hired a group of heavyweights to beat him

Distanced: Maintaining social distancing rules during filming, the actors were seen to take turns pretending to hit the ground

Go ahead: An actor was seen animatedly punching the ground like Lucas

As part of Lucas’ return, Phil and Denise Fox (Diane Parish) are set to reunite with their son Raymond, but the killer is also keen to be a part of the boy’s life now that he’s out of prison

Denise, understandably, worries about what her ex-husband Lucas might do if he meets Raymond, after keeping her trapped in her basement during his killing spree.

While keeping her captive, Lucas faked Denise’s death and attempted to implicate her in the murders he committed against her ex-husband Owen Turner and drug addict Trina, whom he shares with her son Jordan

Drama: Don was seen falling to the ground and flaring out so the crew could put the different angles together in post-production

Motivation: As part of Lucas’ return, Phil and Denise Fox (Diane Parish) are set to find their son Raymond, but the killer is keen to be a part of the boy’s life as well

However, at the time, Lucas realized the mistake of his manners and allowed Denise to escape before being arrested and sentenced to life in prison, although he was allowed out. after having served ten years of this sentence

In the new scenes it’s clear that Phil isn’t happy to hear he’s about to return, as he has a group of heavyweights to attack him

However, Lucas is about to survive the assault and continue to make his way to Albert Square, regardless of Phil and Denise’s reaction?

Discussing his character’s return, Don previously said, «  I am delighted and honored to be asked to breathe life into such a complex, controversial and divisive character, but above all to have another opportunity to work by his side of UK’s best actors, Diane Parish I feel blessed ‘

Past: While keeping her captive, Lucas faked Denise’s death and attempted to implicate her in the murders he committed against ex-husband Owen Turner and drug addict Trina

Storyline: However, at the time, Lucas realized the mistake of his manners and allowed Denise to escape before being arrested and sentenced to life in prison

Full of action: Despite the attack, Lucas is ready to survive the assault and make it to Albert Square, regardless of Phil and Denise’s reaction?

Excited: Of his return, Don previously said: «  I am delighted and honored to be invited to bring such a complex, controversial and divisive character to life  »

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