BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 20 Nov 2017, 18:11 By Kerry Barrett 20 Nov 2017, 18:11 Original Johnny Carter actor Sam Strike looks a lot different since his EastEnders days Little Sausage Carter's all grown up! EastEnders Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 20 Nov 2017, 18:11 By Kerry Barrett 20 Nov 2017, 18:11 He was once sweet-natured Johnny ‘Sausage’ Carter. But now former Enders star Sam Strike is building a career for himself in the US – playing all sorts of thugs, misfits and killers. And now he’s shown off his new haircut – a buzz cut that has left him almost unrecognisable from his former EastEnd self. Sam, who won praise for the scenes when Johnny came out to dad Mick (played by Danny Dyer), stars in Leatherface – the movie telling the story of the villain of the classic horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. And he’s played a real-life serial killer in new Netflix drama Mindhunter. Sam’s character – Monte Rissel was a killer with the IQ of a genius who’d raped and killed five women before his 19th birthday. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Read more: I’m a Celeb’s Georgia linked with Gary Lineker’s son From his Instagram posts, it seems Sam’s left the sunny skies of Hollywood and LA behind for a while to hit New York City. He has posted that he’s filming something called The Wisdom Tooth, playing a character called Dash Green, adding that he looks “increasingly thuggish”.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. And fans were quick to comment on his new hairdo. “Rip hair, you will be missed,” said one, sad to be saying goodbye to Sam’s trademark floppy locks. Read more: Holly Willoughby praised for budget outfit! We’re more intrigued by the clothes he’s wearing, to be honest. His latest posts show him wearing a hospital gown and riding a skateboard – looking almost like Eleven in season one of Stranger Things. We can’t wait to find out what it’s all about! Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 20 Nov 2017, 18:11 By Kerry Barrett 20 Nov 2017, 18:11 Previous Story Next Story