EastEnders star Toby Alexander Smith is a far cry from serial killer as he lands huge role in US film
EASTENDERS star Toby Alexander Smith has landed a role in a Jane Austen drama - and looks a far cry from his former serial killer role.
Toby played evil abuser Gray Atkins in the BBC soap for three years before quitting Walford in 2022.
The bearded villain was shipped off to jail after confessing to killing barmaid Tina and his wife Chantelle.
Toby has since worked as a jazz singer and has been available to book for private events, according to his website.
But the 33-year-old hasn't turned his back on acting and has now announced his new movie project.
Toby shared photos of him in character on the set of new film An American In Austen, which will premier on the Hallmark channel on Februay 17.
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The film is a new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and Toby plays Mr Bingley.
Sharing his news, Toby penned: "Mr. Bingley. ‘An American in Austen’ premieres 17th Feb. @hallmarkchannel #prideandprejudice #janeauste".
His followers couldn't believe his makeover, and soap co-star Lorraine Stanley said: "Look forward to it!! You look charming!"
One more typed: "Eeek! I love you as Mr. Bingley! Yayyy! Congrats! Can’t wait!"
Last year Toby married fellow soap star Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy Metcalfe in Emmerdale and recently starred in Celebrity Masterchef.
She reached the final of the competition alongside Luca Bish and winner Wynne Evans.
Toby and Amy have been together for four years after meeting in the audience of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2019.
They welcomed daughter Bonnie in December 2021 and got engaged in August 2022.
They tied the knot in Montenegro.
"It was honestly the most perfect day," Amy told OK! magazine. "It surpassed all my expectations and more."
