Former EastEnders Star Joins Hollywood Icon in New Paramount+ Series: Fans Call for Soap Return

A former EastEnders star has teamed up with a Hollywood icon for an exciting new Paramount+ series, leaving fans clamoring for her return to the soap. We all know it’s tough to say goodbye to our favorite characters on Albert Square, but stars like Ben Hardy, Martine McCutcheon, and Himesh Patel have gone on to do great things after leaving EastEnders.

One such star is Jo Joyner, who portrayed Tanya Branning from 2006 to 2013, with occasional guest appearances until her last visit for her daughter Abi’s funeral in 2018. Jo has been making waves in shows like Shakespeare & Hathaway, Riptide, For Her Sins, and The Wives, but her newest project, Little Disasters, is sure to be her biggest yet.

This six-part series, which premiered on May 22, follows a group of new mom friends whose lives are turned upside down when one of them is accused of harming her baby. Jo portrays Dr. Liz Burgess, a character who struggles to balance her demanding job with her family life. Alongside Jo, Diane Kruger, known for her roles in films like Troy and Inglorious Basterds, plays the accused mother in this intense drama.

Joining Jo and Diane are talented actors like Shelley Conn from Bridgerton, Emily Taafe from The Rising, JJ Feild from Marvel, and Ben Bailey Smith from Andor. All six episodes of Little Disasters, based on the novel by Sarah Vaughan, are available for streaming on Paramount+.

Meanwhile, EastEnders fans have been rallying on social media for Jo to make a comeback as Tanya Branning, especially after recent storyline developments involving Tanya’s daughter Lauren. Will Tanya return to support Lauren as she navigates motherhood and relationship challenges? Only time will tell, but fans are hopeful for a Tanya comeback.

As fans eagerly await to see what the future holds for Jo Joyner and her character Tanya Branning, one thing is for sure – her talent and versatility continue to shine on both the small and big screens.