Rob Kazinsky shares first pic from EastEnders set promising fans Sean Slater will ‘set fires’ and cause chaos on return

ROB Kazinsky has shared his first picture from the EastEnders set, after promising fans Sean Slater will “set fires” and cause chaos when he returns to Walford. It comes after it was revealed last night that Rob, 42, is returning to the BBC soap, after he quit Albert Square 18 years ago. Rob Kazinsky has posted his first picture from the EastEnders set as he returns to filming Credit: therobkazinsky/Instagram It was confirmed last night that Rob will return as EastEnders’ Sean Slater later this year Credit: BBC/Jack Barnes/PA Wire Taking to Instagram, Rob shared a selfie of himself back on the London set, with an EastEnders sign clearly in shot. Teasing his explosive return, the star, who was known for being Walford’s bad boy, penned: “Interesting place you got here @bbceastenders would be a real shame if someone came along and just set a few proverbial fires like it’s 2006 or somethin…“ Sign up for the Eastenders newsletter Thank you! Commenting on Rob’s post former EastEnders star Max Bowden wrote: “Good luck pal you’ll fly!” Speaking about his comeback last night, Rob said: “I left EastEnders in 2008 as a 23-year-old boy and was lucky to spend the next 19 years of my life working around the world, always championing EastEnders and stating the fact that one day I wanted to walk in Sean’s shoes again, but this time as a man to see who Sean the man might also be. “I wanted to do it for Sean, I wanted to do it for the fans that have supported me in every role since I left the Square but, mostly, I wanted to do it for me. “I’m home, and I can’t wait to bring a new level of heartfelt chaos to Albert Square in the way only Sean Slater can.” Rob’s character Sean is known for being Walford’s bad boy Credit: BBC The actor reunited with Lacey, who plays his on-screen sister Stacey, in January Credit: Instagram Sean’s first EastEnders appearance came in 2006 and he hasn’t lived full-time on Albert Square since 2008. The character has though made guest appearances in 2019, 2021 and 2022. Most read in TV While away from Albert Square Rob enjoyed a glittering career in Hollywood. The star appeared in huge shows like Brothers & Sisters, and also True Blood. On the big screen, the actor had roles in Captain Marvel and also Warcraft. Meanwhile, The Sun revealed earlier today how Rob dropped a huge hint about his return to EastEnders eight months ago – but nobody noticed. It came about in January when he reunited with Lacey Turner, who plays his on-screen sister Stacey Slater, and shared a sweet snap of them together. Comment now