EastEnders: Gary Lucy discusses his role in Syed and Christian love triangle

Gary Lucy has spoken about his “fantastic” new role in EastEnders.

The former Hollyoaks actor will appear in the soap later this week as city banker Danny Pennant, who strikes up a bond with Syed Masood.

Danny arrives at the Argee Bhajee just as Syed (Marc Elliott) is facing a particularly difficult time in his life, struggling to cover his tracks after stealing from the restaurant.

Danny turns up with a number of other city boys, and at first Syed clearly isn’t impressed by any of them as he overhears their conversations.

However, when Danny later starts talking to Syed alone, events take a twist as he shows a caring side, finding himself in a love triangle with Syed (Marc Elliott) and Christian (John Partridge).

“It’s been a fantastic couple of weeks, a good storyline and one I thoroughly enjoy,” Lucy told The Sun.

Talking about playing a gay character, Lucy said: “It’s different for me, a challenge, but one I’m happy to grasp and I’m enjoying.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity.”

Christian and Syed – who are currently planning their wedding – will be leaving the soap in November as part of a dramatic storyline.

When asked if Danny is the main reason behind their exit, Lucy added: “I don’t think it’s the real reason that they leave, but I don’t think it helps much.”

Gary Lucy’s first EastEnders scenes will air on Thursday (September 27) on BBC One