Jonny Labey is set for a new Hollywood role.
The former ‘EastEnders’ actor – who appeared on Albert Square as hairdresser Paul Coker from 2015 until the character’s brutal death the following year – has revealed he is jetting off to California this month to shoot a pilot for a planned US show.
Although he kept specific details close to his chest, Jonny excitedly tweeted: "9 DAY COUNTDOWN! #LAbey #PilotSeason #Hollywood #Actor (sic)"
The 27-year-old star – who was most recently seen on ‘X Factor: Celebrity’ where he was eliminated in the second week – is hoping to follow the likes of Ben Hardy and Nathalie Emmanuel by breaking into Hollywood.
However, during his time on ‘X Factor’, Jonny admitted he would also love to pursue a career in singing.
He recently said: "I’ve spent the last couple of years really trying to create content and create things, starting online channels.
"I’m from a musical, theatre background, so obviously dancing, acting and singing has always been in balance. I trained primarily as a dancer, but my first major job was acting in ‘EastEnders’, so I had that huge exposure.
"Then I did a show called ‘Dance, Dance, Dance’, that literally feels like a lifetime ago now.
"In order to pursue a career in singing, you have to really think about who you are as an artist. I hadn’t really gotten to that stage yet. I come from a very musical family, my dad’s a singer."
Meanwhile, the former soap star – whose character was killed off in a homophobic attack – previously revealed his exit was down to a shift behind the scenes.
He explained: "A new producer came on and he made some bold decisions… Often when a new producer comes on they try to change things around, and unfortunately I was part of that decision."
Ex-EastEnders star Jonny Labey going to Hollywood
