Actor Joel Beckett will reprise the role of Jake Moon for a “short stint”, a BBC spokesman said. It is the first time the character will be back in Albert Square since September 2024. What happened to Jake Moon in EastEnders? Joel Beckett is back as Jake Wood, returning to screens next month (Image: BBC/EastEnders)Joel Beckett speaks on returning as Jake Moon on EastEndersOn coming back as Jake Moon, Joel said: "It was really lovely to step back onto the Square after all this time and revisit Jake. EastEnders executive producer Ben Wadey added: “I’m delighted to welcome Joel Beckett back to the role of Jake Moon and EastEnders for this storyline.