EastEnders SPOILER: Alfie Moon is kidnapped at gunpoint by a balaclava-wearing mobster as his long-awaited return to Albert Square turns into a nightmare
He recently made his long-awaited return to EastEnders.
And, Alfie Moon was pictured being kidnapped at gunpoint by a gangster wearing a balaclava while filming upcoming scenes for the BBC soap opera.
The former pub landlord played by Shane Ritchie was pictured forced into a car by gun-toting thugs and forced to drive away.
SPOILER: Alfie Moon was pictured being kidnapped at gunpoint by a gangster wearing a balaclava while filming upcoming scenes
Alfie was dressed in a blue floral shirt and dark sneakers, with an eye-catching gold buckle belt. The character also wore a black leather blazer and a pair of gloves.
The gangster’s balaclava looked like a cat sticking its tongue out and even sported shaped ears on top.
Earlier this month, EastEnders fans got their first taste of Shane Richie’s highly anticipated return to the soap opera.
The first snaps showed the moment Alfie Moon came face to face with his ex-wife Kat, before he married Albert Square tough man Phil Mitchell.
Terrifying: The former pub owner played by Shane Ritchie was pictured forced into a car by gun-toting thugs and forced to drive away
In character: Alfie was dressed in a blue floral shirt and dark trainers, complete with an eye-catching gold buckle belt
Intense: the character looked worried while sitting in the car
Scary: The actor playing a gangster was pictured holding a gun
armed and dangerous: the gun was held at his side
Shane’s return to EastEnders was first confirmed in July as fans eagerly wondered if he would reunite with his on/off love Kat,
Three years after his last appearance on the soap opera. In the footage, Alfie is seen waiting at Kat’s front door as she walks to church in her wedding dress.
The bombshell moment will no doubt leave Kat stunned, as she prepares to marry Phil (Steve McFadden).
Drama: The hooded gangster sat in the back while Alfie was up front
In costume: The character also wore a black leather blazer and a pair of gloves
Dangerous: While Alfie was up front, a thug was seen sitting in the back seat
Covered: A balaclava was used to conceal his identity
And while Kat (Jessie Wallace) may seem adamant she wants to marry Phil, it looks like Alfie is keen to win back his heart, as another snap shows him aboard a boat, possibly tempting his longtime love to their former life together. .
Shane also discussed his comeback during an interview with The Mirror, saying, “We sat down and he said, ‘Listen, I have this idea of bringing Alfie back,’ and I said really?
“Then he sold it to me saying we wanted the old Alfie, because over the years there have all been very different Alfies, and my favorite Alfie is from 2002 to 2005, look at it. It’s the Alfie we got back.”
Action: The gangster was seen getting into the vehicle
Drama: Alfie flashed a nervous smile after being forced into the car
Cat Mask: The balaclava looked like a cat sticking out its tongue
He continued, “So Chris [Clenshaw] was so instrumental, for telling me the long term story with Alfie and this is the old Alfie.
While Alfie’s first scenes aired in early September, fans got a glimpse of his return in July, when the former owner of Queen Vic was seen briefly on a video call with her son Tommy (Sonny Kendall).
Many viewers said it was “so good” to see his face, while others lamented that it was “too long”.
Getting Direction: Actor Shane was pictured chatting with the crew on set
Late at night: The abduction scenes were filmed late at night
Intense: the action seemed incredibly intense
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