Former EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith doesn’t seem to recognize him as his new historical figure – and fans are hoping it’s a hugely popular Netflix drama
Former EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith looks unrecognizable in his new historical drama role.
The 32-year-old star previously played Walford villain Gray Atkins on the BBC soap opera for three years, from 2019 to 2022.
On Monday, he shared a snap of himself on Instagram as his new character, which his fans are hoping is from Bridgerton.
He was pictured in a blue paisley waistcoat and white shirt sitting on a sofa.
He wore beige pants and black boots as he smoldered in front of the camera.
Everything is changing: Former EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith, 32, looks unrecognizable in his new historical drama role (pictured in 2021)
Soap star: The actor previously played Walford villain Gray Atkins on the BBC soap EastEnders (featured in the soap) for three years from 2019 to 2022.
The British film star captioned his post: “Who’s the new guy?”
His followers flooded him with comments in the comments section asking if he would be in Bridgerton.
“Please say Bridgerton,” one person wrote.
While someone else replied, “I hope that’s Bridgerton!”
Another suggested, “Hopefully a love interest for Eloise.”
While another person wrote, “Omg omg omg @toby_alexander_smith please be Bridgerton.”
Meanwhile, Toby-Alexander is on the verge of marrying his fiancee, Amy Walsh, after the couple recently announced their engagement.
Emmerdale actress Amy revealed on Instagram last August that Toby-Alexander had proposed on a beach in Ibiza.
New role: On Monday, he shared a snap of himself on Instagram as his new character, which his fans are hoping is from Bridgerton
Good news: Meanwhile, Toby-Alexander is on the verge of marrying his fiancee, Amy Walsh, after the couple recently announced their engagement
The couple, who have been in a relationship for more than three years, welcomed their first child together, daughter Bonnie Mae, in December 2022.
Toby-Alexander was the first to make the announcement, posting a photo of himself and Amy lounging on the beach in their new jewelry and writing, “So that’s what happened…”
Amy shared three snaps on her main grid with the caption “Before”. While. After.’, which showed her dining at the luxurious beachfront restaurant Aiyanna Ibiza.
Amy and Toby have been dating since 2019 after meeting accidentally in the Strictly Come Dancing audience and moved in together in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Family: The couple first became parents when they gave birth to baby girl Bonnie Mae in December 2021 (pictured on Loose Women in March)