EastEnders viewers were impressed with the soap’s casting choice of Amy Mitchell as they spotted that the new actress looked exactly like her mother, Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons).
During last night’s EastEnders episode (Tuesday, July 9) eagle-eyed fans spotted that Jack Branning’s (Scott Maslen) daughter had been recast ahead of her dramatic storyline this week.
Amy, who was originally played by Abbie Burke, is now portrayed by Silent Witness star Ellie Dadd and fans couldn’t help but notice how much she looked like her late mother, Roxy.
Roxy tragically died in 2017 alongside her sister, Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack) after they both drowned in a swimming pool on Ronnie’s wedding day.
The teenage troublemaker caused Roxy-inspired mischief in the Square last night after developing a crush on Howie Danes’ (Delroy Atkinson) son, Denzel (Jaden Ladega) after being introduced by Kim Fox (Tameka Empson).
After Amy, Denzel, Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) and Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) stole some burgers from a Walford East delivery vehicle, Denzel made friends with Ravi Gulati’s (Aaron Thiara) son, Davinder aka ‘Nugget’.
Amy, Denzel and Nugget headed over to Kim’s house, where Amy was in bits after the pair ganged up on her and made rude comments about her appearance.
The duo then posted a picture of Amy without her permission and the devastated teen stormed off, before scolding Jack for embarrassing her earlier when he criticised her outfit for being inappropriate.
This is the first major storyline that has seen Amy take centre stage, whereas before she was often seen in the background of other Branning family dramas.
Ellie is the third actress to play Amy, who has been played by Amelie Conway, before Abbie took on the role in 2014.
Fans took to social media to applaud the soap’s casting choice and spotted the likeness between her and Roxy, with one admitting that she even has her iconic mum’s scowl...
The new Amy looks just like her mom Roxy I love her 🥰🥰 #EastEndersAugust 9, 2022
New Amy properly has Roxy's little scowl. #EastEndersAugust 9, 2022
Wow does the new Amy look so much like Roxy. The casting on this show continues to be chef’s 😘. #EastEndersAugust 9, 2022
The new Amy is already so good! Great actress and she really does like Roxy’s daughter #EastEndersAugust 9, 2022
Casting of Amy is perfect as Roxy’s daughter #EastEndersAugust 9, 2022
EastEnders continues tonight at 7:30pm on BBC One.
