Emmerdale's Marcus Dean is set to leave the village, following actor Darcy Grey's decision to exit the show after a year in the role.
[ex-wife Rhona Goskirk](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a39088883/emmerdale-rhona-marlon-trouble-pierce-harris-death/). [predatory boss Greg](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a42296738/emmerdale-spoilers-ethan-marcus-greg-threats/). [son of evil Pierce Harris](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a38739793/emmerdale-spoilers-pierce-harris-son-rhona-storyline/). His character is unlikely to be killed off. [set to have a surprise split](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a42683677/emmerdale-ethan-marcus-surprise-split/). [Emmerdale](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/) spoilers follow.
Emmerdale star Darcy Grey has reportedly quit the hit ITV soap with his character, Marcus Dean, set to leave the village in upcoming episodes amid his split ...
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Actor Darcy Grey has reportedly quit his role as Marcus Dean in the ITV soap.
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Darcy Grey, who plays Marcus Dean, has reportedly left the show after just one year.
[Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) The question is: just who is the message from? [spots Ethan getting into a stranger’s car](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/08/emmerdale-spoilers-marcus-set-to-dump-ethan-as-he-discovers-a-secret-18216631/). Things, however, don’t exactly pan out as one might’ve hoped, with the date ending in disaster. [made a pass at Marcus](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/19/emmerdale-spoilers-ethan-discovers-vile-greg-made-a-pass-at-marcus-17962194/). [arrived in the eponymous village](https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/31/emmerdale-newcomer-darcy-grey-reveals-all-on-pierces-son-marcus-15961600/) following the news that his rapist father [Pierce Harris](https://metro.co.uk/tag/pierce-harris/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK1) ( [Jonathan Wrather](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jonathan-wrather/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK2)) had died in prison.
Emmerdale fans will be saying goodbye to a popular character after the star quit the soap. Darcy Grey, 31, who plays Marcus Dean, has filmed in final scenes ...
Rhona encouraged Marcus to stay in the village after realising he was nothing like her ex-husband. You can also access the quiz [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/) reports Darcy is looking for a new challenge in his career. You can visit our A source said: “His time in the village came to a natural end. [Darcy Grey](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/emmerdale-actor-darcy-greys-life-22985853), 31, who plays Marcus Dean, has filmed in final scenes in the soap.
The actor, 31, has called time on playing electrician Marcus Dean after just a year in the role and 54 appearances.
Emmerdale fans will say goodbye to a beloved character after actor Darcy Gray has become the latest star to leave the ITV soap.
"Marcus's time in the village came to a natural end. One wrote: "I hope Ethan and Marcus don’t break up #emmerdale," while another disagreed: "Marcus & Ethan definitely need some time apart. Ethan's sister Naomi tried to help stop the cunning boss in his tracks but the plan backfired resulting in Marcus arrested for assault.