EastEnder’s Natalie Cassidy dons an all black ensemble after the soap postpones filming

She has played Sonia Fowler on EastEnder’s on and off since 1993.

And Natalie Cassidy, 36, stepped out on Friday in London wearing all black, after the soap announced it will postpone filming due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

The actress looked downcast in a long black coat paired with a dress and heeled boots. 

Across her body she wore a quilted Chanel handbag and completed her ensemble with protective gloves.

The Islington native wore her raven tresses loose and wore a serious expression on her face.

Earlier this week, the star entertained fans with a Tweet in response to the sad news the soap will postpone their filming. 

She retweeted the official statement which read: ‘In light of the spread of Covid-19, filming on #EastEnders will be postponed until further notice…

‘We have also taken the decision to reduce the amount of episodes we broadcast each week to two. Episodes will now air on Mondays, 8pm and Tuesdays, 7.30pm.’

She then hilariously quipped: ‘I shall get my trumpet out at some point and entertain myself.’

She was of course referring to her character’s iconic musical instrument.

The star was immediately inundated with comments, with many being left amused by her reaction. 

One said: ‘Maybe stick your trumpet out the window and play a few tunes for the neighbours’.

It is thought EastEnders’ films up to six weeks in advance, meaning they would have around 24 episodes worth of content already filmed.  

Under the new broadcast measures, this would mean that EastEnders would be able to spread out their filmed episodes for up to 12 weeks.

A spokesperson for the soap has told MailOnline that while filming has been suspended, scriptwriters and other members of production are working remotely where possible.