Danny Dyer Goes Soft?

Tuesday 31st March 2009 - 13:00:33

Danny Dyer doesn't want to be play a "hard man" in 'EastEnders'.

The East London born actor confirmed he's in talks to appear on the BBC soap, but said he wants to tone down his tough on-screen image.

Danny, 31, told Britain's New magazine: "I love the show and yeah, we have had a few meetings. Ideally I'd love to play against type and not always be the hard man - but it's all down to casting and how they see you really."

Danny is ideal for 'EastEnders'. He's actually from the East End of London- and still lives there - and he's got the whole geezer thing going on.

Danny has previously enjoyed a successful film career - often playing violent and aggressive characters - with roles in movies such as 'The Football Factory' and 'Mean Machine'.

An 'EastEnders' insider said: "Danny is ideal for 'EastEnders'. He's actually from the East End of London- and still lives there - and he's got the whole geezer thing going on."

A BBC spokesperson said although Danny has had meetings with drama chief John Yorke, it's not certain he will be given a part.

The spokesperson said: "It's very early days. No role has been offered to him."