With David Essex soon to make his debut as Eddie Moon in 'EastEnders', the BBC has announced that the character will also be joined by "a couple of likely lads" - his sons.
Tyler Moon (Tony Discipline) will arrive in Walford looking for his father, with brother Anthony (Matt Lapinskas) arriving not long after.
Tyler is described as "a bloke's bloke" who "lives for the weekend, loves a good laugh with his mates and often ends up in trouble, particularly where the ladies are concerned".
Anthony is described as "similar to Tyler but at the same time very different".
The BBC says: "Where Tyler is quick to use his fist to sort things out, Anthony will rely on his brains and natural wit to find a more sensitive solution to any conflict."
Lapinskas, Essex and Discipline - Playing the new Moons
Actor Discipline says: "It's really exciting to be able to work on a show that you have grown up watching and have followed your whole life, I am very grateful to be given this opportunity and am looking forward to working on the show and becoming an 'EastEnder'!”
His co-star Lapinskas said: "I'm absolutely over the moon! It's has been my lifetime ambition to be on 'EastEnders', I have watched it growing up with my Nan who is a big fan. I'm so pleased to get my first TV role, I just didn't believe it would be so big. I've met some of the cast I will be working with who were very friendly and welcoming and I can't wait to start filming."
Bryan Kirkwood, Executive Producer of 'EastEnders', added: "Both Tony and Matt are fabulous additions to the show. Headed up by David Essex, the Moon clan are on their way to becoming an established family in the Square."
