Viewers will see Danny return to the Walford soap tonight (June 7) as he attends the grand opening of Ian Beale's new restaurant.
Gary Lucy as Danny Pennant
Lucy had previously hinted that a new romance could be on the cards for Danny.
Speaking to Kate Garraway on ITV's Lorraine, Lucy said: "He comes in tonight and he makes a bee-line for Charlie Brooks's character Janine.
"I think he sees that she's the one with the money on the Square and there's a little bit of chemistry there. I think he's interested in tapping into her.
"Obviously Masood is from the storyline last year where Danny had a fling with the character Syed, so Masood isn't too pleased to see him."
Lister introduces Danny to Ian in 'EastEnders'
Lucy also revealed that he was pleased to get the opportunity to return to the show as he felt there was more to explore with Danny.
He said: "We had spoke about it, but there was nothing confirmed. I think it would have been a real shame [if he hadn't] because I felt that it was a great opportunity for me to play such a different kind of character - quite complex.
"I think there was so much more to be explored there, and hopefully over the coming weeks and months, there should be."
