 Anthony , along with brother Tyler , were announced as new characters in May 2011 , played by Lapinskas and Discipline respectively , although Tyler made his debut at an earlier date . Described as someone who " will rely on his brains and natural wit to find a more sensitive solution to any conflict " , it is found out that Anthony has a gambling problem before his character arrived in Walford , which is later a focus of one of the storylines . Lapinskas said of his relationship with half @-@ brother Michael that Anthony " idolises " him , and that Michael " corrupted " Anthony . When Eddie leaves , Anthony takes charge of his antiques business . Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said that the Moon brothers would bring a new element to the show . Inside Soap held a poll to see which of the new Moon family members , Eddie , Tyler or Anthony , its readers were most looking forward to seeing ; Anthony came third with 12 per cent of the vote . Lapinskas quit the show in May 2012 . He left EastEnders on 30 August 2012 . 
