EastEnders’ Rob Kazinsky reveals massive promise to Roxy that vengeful Sean keeps

Sean is aiming to fulfil a promise to a former flame (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Sean Slater is back home in EastEnders, and Rob Kazinsky couldn’t be happier. While he’s has had numerous short-term stints over the years, this is the first time he’s been back on the Square full time since 2009, and this time he’s back to fulfil a promise to a former flame. Sean, alongside Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), are heading the campaign to save Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) from the clutches of creepy Craig Ingram (Matthew James Bailey), the ex-copper who’s grooming has evolved into a full-scale snatching, in order to fulfil a promise to Amy’s mum and his former flame, Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons). ‘Sean never stopped thinking of Amy as his child, he held her in his arms as his daughter and finding out she wasn’t his was the hardest thing that ever happened to him,’ Rob says on Sean’s dedication to finding Amy and bringing her home safely. Roxy got pregnant with Amy after a one night stand with Jack before marrying Sean, and he was utterly broken when he discovered that the baby wasn’t his. ‘He will protect her and love her as only a father ever could, he swore to Roxy that he would do so and nothing stops him keeping promises to Roxy Mitchell. We quickly see how important family is to Sean and the lengths he will go to, to protect it.’ Sean’s alliance with Jack is a deeply interesting one (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Allying with Jack is a difficult one for Sean, who’s first departure came as a result of kidnapping Amy after learning that she wasn’t his. ‘I actually think that this relationship is the most storied for Sean; enemies to grudging acceptance,’ said Rob of his alter-ego’s connection with Jack. ‘The speed with which two men who have a fight can become friends is almost ridiculous and Sean and Jack have one thing that binds them together – they both love Amy. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. ‘Will that mean they become friends or will Jack resent her first father coming back into her life?’ Sean promised interesting interactions with the rest of Walford (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) What about the other residents of Albert Square? ‘It was lovely seeing old friends, my Slater family, of course, but it was especially nice getting to meet the people I didn’t get to before. ‘Sean was only on the square for two years and never overlapped with Kat [Moon (Jessie Wallace)] and Alfie [Moon (Shane Richie)] or Cindy [Beale (Michelle Collins)] for example and that’s magic in waiting. ‘The new cast are beautiful, lovely people and it’s been a delight seeing old faces and enjoying the trouble Sean can have with the new ones. Rob teased what’s to come for Sean (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Was it difficult to embody Sean again? According to Rob, not really: ‘I know Sean inside and out; of all my characters he’s probably the one I am most protective of. ‘Perhaps because of his tragedy or his ability to conquer his demons if he loves someone enough, but I find him deeply human. ‘I’ve never lost my connection with him and putting Sean’s shoes and coat on again felt wholly right.’ Finally, Rob left us with a tease of what’s to come: ’42-year-old Sean Slater is much more interesting than 21-year-old Sean Slater, be prepared for something old and something new.’ Deals of the Day The wellbeing brand behind everyone's favourite candles has launched its biggest sale yet See London's Christmas lights from an open-top double-decker bus this winter My skin always suffers when the heating goes on but this serum changed that The skincare formula that finally took the guesswork out of my routine Families can save up to 20% on summer 2027 holidays in Club Med's four-day sale Arrow MORE: EastEnders spoilers for next week as legend returns amid terrifying situation Arrow MORE: Chaotic Lee gets even worse as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next Arrow MORE: Denise gets shattering news in EastEnders and terrified Amy pays the price The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.