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Danny Pennant
EastEnders character
Portrayed byGary Lucy
Duration2012–
First appearance27 September 2012
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced byLorraine Newman
In-universe information
OccupationBanker

Daniel "Danny" Pennant, played by Gary Lucy, made his first screen appearance on 27 September 2012,[1][2] appearing until 2 November. On 6 March 2013, it was announced that Lucy was returning to the cast. Danny appeared on 7 June 2013 before becoming a regular character in July.[3][4] Since his arrival Danny has been involved in a love triangle storyline with homosexual lovers Syed Masood (Marc Elliot) and Christian Clarke (John Partridge) and a sexual relationship with Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks).

Character creation

Casting

The character and Lucy's casting were announced on 3 August 2012.[5] A few weeks into filming for the character Lucy said of his casting "It's been a fantastic couple of weeks, a good storyline and one I thoroughly enjoy." Pennant initially signed a contract to feature on the show for three months, with his departure coinciding with the conclusion of his "love triangle" storyline with Syed Masood (Marc Elliot) and Christian Clarke (John Partridge).[5]

Characterization

Danny is a 28-year-old city banker, who has been described as being "mischievous", a "charmer" and someone who "oozes sex appeal".[1] An EastEnders statement read "With his irresistible charm and luring persona, Danny is desired and envied by both men and women—girls want to be seen with him and boys want to be him. He will inevitably create controversial encounters and his provocative and lustful nature is bound to land him in trouble".[1] An EastEnders spokesperson commented on the character saying, "It's fair to say that Danny is going to cause a few problems for the residents of Walford but viewers will have to tune in and see for themselves as we don't want to spoil the surprise!".[5]

Character development

Relationship with Syed Masood

The character and Lucy's casting was announced on 3 August 2012.[1] The actor has an initial contract of three months Danny is a 28-year-old city banker, who has been described as being "mischievous", a "charmer" and someone who "oozes sex appeal".[1] An EastEnders statement read "With his irresistible charm and luring persona, Danny is desired and envied by both men and women—girls want to be seen with him and boys want to be him. He will inevitably create controversial encounters and his provocative and lustful nature is bound to land him in trouble".[1] On 22 August, it was announced that Lucy would be playing a gay character, set to become involved in a love triangle with Christian Clarke (John Partridge) and Syed Masood (Marc Elliot).[5] A source said, "All the girls think he's a real ladies' man. But they're soon disappointed when it turns out he's not interested in women. He'll ruffle a few feathers and Christian and Syed's relationship will be tested".[5] A EastEnders spokesperson refused to confirm this saying, "It's fair to say that Danny is going to cause a few problems for the residents of Walford but viewers will have to tune in and see for themselves as we don't want to spoil the surprise!".[5]

Reintroduction (2013)

When it was announced that Lucy was returning to the cast in 2013, executive producer Lorraine Newman said, "We are absolutely delighted to reveal that Gary Lucy will be returning to EastEnders. Gary clearly felt at home on the show and his wonderful portrayal of Danny Pennant left us with an intriguing character to explore. It really was only a matter of time before he returned. Danny's stories will see him crossing paths with some of our best-loved characters and I am sure the audience will relish the fact that the complex nature of this character means that nothing is ever simple."[3]

Storylines

Danny arrives at the local Indian restaurant for a meal with two colleagues. He returns later after the restaurant is closed to see if he left something behind, and meets Syed Masood (Marc Elliott) and sees that Syed is having money problems. He urges Syed to be honest with his family about them, though he is not.[2] They continue to meet up in secret when Syed invests money he borrowed from his mother Zainab Masood (Nina Wadia) with Danny, and then borrows £500 back the next day. They become close and kissed twice, the second time witnessed by Syed's father, Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra).[6] Danny meets Syed's fiancé Christian Clarke (John Partridge), and when Syed leaves his stag party, Danny follows and tries to kiss Syed. Syed insists he loves Christian and asks for his money back, but Danny says the investment has fallen through. Masood arrives and tells Danny to back off, and Syed punches Danny when he says Syed wanted to be caught. Christian and Syed marry, and Danny continues to message Syed, demanding his £500 back. Christian sees the messages so arranges to me meet Danny, pretending to be Syed. Danny tells Christian that he and Syed in fact have had sex, so Christian punches him. Syed finds Christian badly beaten, implying he and Danny had a violent fight.[7] Danny tells police that Christian assaulted him, and Christian is arrested. Danny tells Syed he will withdraw his statement if Syed returns his £500. However, Masood threatens to report Danny for fraud in regard to the failed investment, and Christian is released without charge.[8]

In June 2013, Danny returns, attending the opening of Ian Beale's (Adam Woodyatt) restaurant. Ian expects Danny, a friend of Mr Lister (Nick Wilton) to invest, but Danny reveals that he only helps people to invest, and refuses to help find people for Ian as Ian's waitress, Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), spills drink on him. Danny then starts working for Janine. Later on, it is revealed that he also likes women and kisses Janine.[9] They have sex, but Janine tells him that it is a one-off and she sees him just like any other employee. Danny develops a rivalry with his co-worker, Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater), and they both compete and use dirty tactics against each other to gain commission on their pay. However Lucy discovers that Danny is squatting in one of Janine's vacant flats as he is homeless. Danny pleads with Lucy not to tell, which she agrees to, but warns him that she now has power over him. When Janine decides to buy the Queen Vic, she fires both Danny and Lucy to free up some cash.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Kilkelly, Daniel (3 August 2012). "'EastEnders': Gary Lucy signs up for guest part Danny Pennant". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  2. ^ a b Director: Piotr Szkopiak; Executive Producer: Lorraine Newman; Writer: Rebecca Wojciechowski (27 September 2012). "Episode dated 27/09/2012". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b Brown, David (6 March 2013). "EastEnders: Gary Lucy to return to the soap in June". Radio Times. Immediate Media. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  4. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/scoop/a484767/eastenders-gary-lucy-returns-as-danny-pennant-first-look-pictures.html
  5. ^ a b c d e f Kilkelly, Daniel; Millar, Paul (22 August 2012). "'EastEnders' Gary Lucy character for Christian, Syed love triangle?". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  6. ^ Director: Steve Finn; Executive Producer: Lorraine Newman; Writer: Nicholas Hicks-Beach (12 October 2012). "Episode dated 12/10/2012". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Director: Clive Arnold; Executive Producer: Lorraine Newman; Writer: Wendy Granditer (30 October 2012). "Episode dated 30/10/2012". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Cite error: The named reference 2nov was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  9. ^ Director: Ian White; Executive Producer: Lorraine Newman; Writer: Colin Wyatt (7 June 2013). "Episode dated 07/06/2013". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
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