“I built a Lego Hogwarts once. I thoroughly enjoyed it but once it’s built you don’t know where to put it. Where does it sit?”
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The classic Star Wars craft, flown by Harrison Ford’s Hans Solo, has 7,541 pieces and costs £734. He added: “This is my dream one. I love Star. Wars and the Millennium Falcon and I think it would take me a long time to build.”
Dyer joined the cast of EastEnders in 2013 as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter but he turned to booze and drug-taking to cope.
He went into rehab in South Africa in 2017 and was close to quitting the facility until a letter from home made him reflect on the pain he’d caused his family.
Dyer’s bucket list build
He said: “I had a moment where my ego started to rise again and I’d had enough.
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“Then they read a letter out from my daughter, my Dani, and it made me sit back down in that seat pretty lively.’
Danny Dyer, known for his tough-guy roles on TV, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once notorious for his heavy drinking and drug use while filming EastEnders, Dyer’s life took a dramatic turn following a stint in rehab and a heartfelt plea from his daughter, Dani. The 47-year-old actor, best known for playing Mick Carter in the BBC soap, admitted that he had been “off his nut” on prescription drugs and booze during his time on the show. But after hitting rock bottom, he decided to turn his life around, swapping the chaos of his previous lifestyle for something surprisingly calming
In a candid admission, Dyer revealed that he now finds peace in building Lego models as part of his mindfulness routine. The actor, who has also starred in films like The Football Factory, shared that he is “quite obsessed” with Lego, and his latest ambition is to build a massive model of the Millennium Falcon, the iconic Star Wars spaceship. Dyer described his love for Lego as a way to unwind and clear his mind, saying: “A Lego of the Millennium Falcon would be my luxury item. I am sure it has about six or seven thousand pieces, I am quite good with mindfulness and I need that.”
He also fondly recalled his experience building a Lego Hogwarts castle, though he humorously pointed out the dilemma of not knowing where to put the finished model once it’s built. Despite the space issues, Dyer’s growing passion for Lego is an unexpected but heartwarming chapter in his life.
Dyer’s dream Lego project, the Millennium Falcon, is an intricate model consisting of 7,541 pieces and costs £734. For Dyer, it represents not only his love for Star Wars but also his newfound approach to life—one where mindfulness and patience replace the destructive habits of his past. “This is my dream one,” he said, “I love Star Wars and the Millennium Falcon and I think it would take me a long time to build.”
Dyer’s path to this new, more peaceful lifestyle hasn’t been easy. He joined EastEnders in 2013 as the much-loved Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter, but during his time on the show, he turned to alcohol and drugs to cope with the pressures of fame. His addiction spiraled, and in 2017, he sought help and entered rehab in South Africa. It was a pivotal moment in his life, and he was on the verge of leaving rehab before a letter from his daughter, Dani, made him pause and reflect on the damage he had caused to his family. The letter became a wake-up call, reminding him of the importance of his loved ones and helping him regain control of his life.
Dyer has since embraced a quieter, more grounded lifestyle, which contrasts sharply with the chaotic energy of his earlier years. He credits mindfulness, including his Lego hobby, for helping him maintain balance and stay focused on what truly matters.
From the troubled days of substance abuse to his current passion for Lego and mindfulness, Dyer’s transformation is a testament to his resilience and the power of family support. His journey is a reminder that even the toughest of people can find peace in the most unexpected places.
