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Mischa Barton is set to swap Hollywood for Australia as she joins the cast of Aussie soap Neighbours, 20 years after finding fame in The OC.The 37-year-old actress, will be joining the soap after it was rescued by Amazon's Freevee, following its' axing by Channel 5. She will play the mysterious Reece, an American who is new to Ramsay Street, and may not be quite what she seems.

Neighbours has been missing from our screens for 14 months after its shock axe from Channel 5, but following its return to Amazon - fans have been left confused by the two year jump ahead.The show's return episode was aired on Monday 18 September, and jumped ahead in time from the "final ever" episode of the soap, which aired in July 2022. In one of the early scenes in the new episode, Susan Kennedy references the changes during a conversation with Harold Bishop, who has returned to Ramsay Street.The last time Harold was in town was for the wedding of Toadie Rebecchi and Melanie Pearson, which happened in the final episode.

Actor Ryan Moloney, who plays Jarrod 'Toadie' Rebecchi in Neighbours, was forced to take stock of his life when the soap was axed last year after 37 years. “Having something that’s been part of your life for 28 years – I’ve spent more of my life on Neighbours than off it,” Ryan says.

Neighbours fans can officially get excited as the iconic soap's return date has finally been revealed for its big Amazon comeback.The Aussie soap was axed last summer, after 37 years, with fans devastated at the news, however, it was later announced that it would be making a return to our screens as production company Fremantle signed onto the project with Amazon Freevee. Fan favourites, including Stefan Dennis as Paul Robinson, Alan Fletcher as Karl Kennedy, Jackie Woodburne as Susan Kennedy and Ryan Moloney as Toadie Rebecchi, are all set to return.

Danny Dyer has urged people who “don’t like dark things” to stay away from his new TV series.The actor appeared on ITV’s This Morning to promote Channel 5 action-thriller series Heat, which follows two families on a joint vacation in Australia during bushfire season. In the series, which aired its first episode on Tuesday (July 11), Dyer plays Steve Cameron.“It’s a nutty bit of work, this,” Dyer said to This Morning’s Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond.

The first images of actress Mischa Barton in the iconic Australian soap Neighbours have been released ahead of her debut on the show. It was confirmed by Amazon Freevee that the 37 year old American actress would be joining the show back in April and now it appears she is settling in well.

The OC, is set to join the cast of the Neighbours revival.Watch Below: The new home of NeighboursAmazon confirmed that Mischa will play Reece, an American who’s new to Ramsay Street.“I’m excited to be part of this iconic show’s next chapter, and I am really looking forward to being back in Australia, a place I know and love,” Mischa said of the somewhat surprising news.“I think the character of Reece is going to be a great role for me to explore and play with.”Neighbours’ executive producer, Jason Herbison, shed more light on why Mischa was approached to join the Aussie soap; and it’s because the revival will be available to watch in the US as well as in Australia and the UK.“With Neighbours launching on Amazon Freevee in North America, we are beyond excited to have an actor of Mischa’s calibre join us for the beginning of this exciting new chapter,” Jason said.“Mischa’s character is dynamic and unpredictable and will have an instant presence on Ramsay Street. Our loyal viewers are going to love her, locally and abroad,” he continued.RELATED: Where are the cast of The O.C now?Production has already begun on the Neighbours revival in Melbourne and it’s set to air on Channel Ten and Prime Video Australia later this year.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Mischa Barton will appear in the new season of “Neighbours” coming to Amazon Freevee. Barton will guest star in the upcoming season of the long-running Australian soap opera, which was picked up by Freevee back in November. According to her official character description, Barton will play Reece, “an American new to Erinsborough who’s not quite who she appears to be.” “With ‘Neighbours’ launching on Amazon Freevee in North America, we are beyond excited to have an actor of Mischa’s calibre join us for the beginning of this exciting new chapter,” said executive producer Jason Herbison. “Mischa’s character is dynamic and unpredictable, and will have an instant presence on Ramsay Street. Our loyal viewers are going to love her, locally and abroad.”

Vivienne Kelly “Neighbours” will start filming again at Nunawading Studios in Melbourne on April 17. The new season will then launch in the second half of 2023 on Network 10 in Australia. Seven days after each episode airs on free-to-air television, they will be available on subscription streaming service Prime Video. The announcement was made on stage during the final show of “Neighbours – The Celebration Tour” by returning cast Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne, Stefan Denis, Ryan Moloney, Annie Jones and April Rose Pengilly. “It’s a hive of activity at the studio. We’re busy writing the next chapter of “Neighbours”, bringing to life again the show’s much-loved characters as well as new residents,” said the show’s executive producer, Jason Herbison.

The cast of Neighbours has announced that a new series of the Australian show will start filming next month. Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne, Stefan Dennis, Ryan Moloney, Annie Jones, and April Rose Pengilly told the audience of Neighbours – The Celebration Tour at the London Palladium that production will start in April.The six actors including Fletcher, 65, who played Karl Kennedy, and his on-screen wife Susan, portrayed by Woodburne, 67, were also confirmed for a new chapter of the long-running soap.

Guy Ritchie To Receive Honorary Award At Red Sea Film FestivalGuy Ritchie is to receive an Honorary Award at this year’s Red Sea Film Festival. During the Festival (Dec 1—10), Ritchie will also take part in an ‘In Conversation’ event where he will talk through his cinematic career. Mohammed Al Turki, CEO of the RedSeaIFF, said: “Guy Ritchie is a pioneering director and unique storyteller. Over the last 20 years, he has created a huge variety of unforgettable characters featuring original and intricate plots on the big screen. We are delighted to honor his extraordinary talents at the Festival and look forward to welcoming him to Jeddah this December.”

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan delighted fans by returning to Neighbours for its finale episode, but many viewers were left puzzled over how little the duo said while in Ramsay Street. The stars' characters, Charlene and Scott Robinson, were seen driving back to where they first met and meeting up with various residents. However, they had very little to say to their old pals.

Neighbours fans were left a little disappointed when Kylie Minogue said so little in the final episode last week - but now a boss of the show has revealed the real reason behind her short lines.

It's been on the cards for a while and now the time has come for Neighbours fans to bid a final goodbye to the residents of Ramsay Street. The programme was once a major hit in Australia and a bigger success in Britain, but has fallen victim to waning ratings.

, Neighbours is set to come to an end with its 90-minute final episode set to air July 28 - and now the plot has leaked!WATCH: Kylie Minogue on her big return to NeighboursSince the sad news was announced back in March, fans have gone wild with speculation as to what the soap's last ever episode will entail.

The lights went out for the last time on Ramsay Street yesterday, as the very final scene of Australian soap Neighbours was put in the can.

Guy Pearce is the latest big name to be returning to his soap alma mater of Ramsay Street, with the Memento star joining the cast for the grand finale of Australian soap Neighbours.

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After an absence of more than 30 years, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, the iconic soap couple will reunite in the roles which made them famous –  Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell on Neighbours.Producers said they were thrilled that both Kylie and Jason agreed to return to mark the end of the beloved soap. ”Scott and Charlene are the ultimate Neighbours couple and it would not feel right to end the show without them. We are thrilled that Jason and Kylie have come home to play a very special part in our series finale…”Jason Donovan dn Kylie MinogueThe pair were said to have recently shot their scenes, set to air during the soap’s final episode, at Pin Oak Court in Vermont South, a suburb of Melbourne. The final episode is set to air in Australia August 1. Both Jason and Kylie teased their return with matching Instagram posts showing the front page of a Neighbours script with their characters names. Natalie Bassingthwaite replied to Donovan’s post saying, “Ahh you did it!! YES!” while Courtney Act replied “gagged.”It has been an emotional experience for them, for us and I'm sure it will be for our viewers." – Neighbours EP Jason Herbison.— Neighbours (@neighbours) May 1, 2022Neighbours fans were thrilled by the news with one tweeting “Omg when I heard this news late last night I well got teary.

The date of the last ever episode of Neighbours has been revealed - and fans in UK and Australia will both be shown it at the same time.