List of Home and Away characters (2022)

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Home and Away is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following is a list of characters that appeared in 2022, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producer, Lucy Addario. The 35th season of Home and Away began airing from 31 January 2022.[1]

Xander[]

Xander, played by Luke Van Os, will make his first appearance in early 2022. The casting and character details were announced on 21 October 2021.[2] Van Os is the cousin of former Home and Away actor Chris Hemsworth (Kim Hyde). He sought advice from Hemsworth ahead of a callback for the show, explaining "When I was asked for a callback for the chemistry test, I actually zoomed with Chris the night before and we ran it (the scene) and kind of just got into a good headspace."[3] After winning the role, Van Os relocated to Sydney to be closer to the studios and began filming the same week as his casting announcement.[3] Xander is Van Os's breakthrough role, and he hoped the part would help him to go on to have a long career, like many of the show's former actors.[3] Van Os later teased a connection between Xander and an established character.[4] Xander was also billed as "a mysterious individual who arrives in the Bay searching for answers".[4]

Rose Delaney[]

Rose Delaney, played by Kirsty Marillier, will make her first appearance in 2022.[5] Marillier's casting and character details were announced on 15 November 2021.[6] Jonathan Moran from The Daily Telegraph reported that she had already filmed her first scenes and had five weeks of filming completed.[6] Marillier previously made a guest appearance in the serial in 2018 as Rhea.[7] She will join the main cast this around, and she stated: "It is pretty life changing, I am not going to lie. It is really like that big break you crave and wish for as a student and young actor. It really is the break that I always wanted to be a series regular on a show like this, which is so iconic as a part of the Australian cannon, and to be acting every day, exercising that muscle, learning on set from everyone around me, it truly is like something I feel so humbled to have been offered."[6]

Others[]

Date(s) Character Actor Circumstances
3 February– Neve Spicer Sophie Bloom[8] Logan Bennett's former girlfriend, who contacts him suddenly after disappearing two years ago. They meet in secret and Neve explains that when they landed in Germany, she knew that she could not go back to Afghanistan or deal with more injured soldiers. Logan tells her that he thought she was dead and asks whether the military police know she is back in the country. Neve says that she has been laying low in Europe and has new identity papers, as she is facing court martial for going AWOL. She tells Logan that she only just found out that he left the army and has come to Summer Bay for him. He replies that he left because everyone was questioning him about her disappearance. The pair share a kiss on the pier, but Logan pulls away and tells Neve that she cannot expect to pick up their relationship where they left off. They are then interrupted by Dean Thompson. Logan takes Neve to his apartment and tells her to wait for him, but she follows him to Salt, where he introduces her to Mackenzie Booth. Dean then reveals that Mac is Logan's girlfriend and Neve leaves. Logan catches up to her and she tells him that she has spent all her time trying to get back to him, but he has a girlfriend and should leave. Logan asks if she is getting any help for PTSD and then threatens to call the defence force if she goes. Neve apologises to Mac for kissing Logan and Mac invites her to stay at their apartment. Neve watches on as Logan checks over an injured surfer and it triggers her PTSD, as she recalls a time when she had to help Logan after his convoy was attacked.
7 February Surfer Pete Jamai Evans[9] A surfer pulled from the sea by lifeguards after being hit in the head by a board. Logan Bennett comes over to check Pete and advises that they take him to the surf club to dress the wound.
23 February– Brett Maloney Aaron Glenane[10] Karen Thompson's partner, who is invited to Summer Bay by her son Dean Thompson, so they can talk about why she turned down his marriage proposal. Karen says their relationship is over and kisses John Palmer to show that she has moved on, but Brett does not believe her. He tells Karen that he loves her and knows that she feels the same way, so she should call him when she is ready.
7 March Julia Ana Maria Belo[11] A celebrant who marries Ari Parata and Mia Anderson at the hospital, shortly before Ari's condition deteriorates. She later asks his family to tell Mia to call her, so she can get the paperwork done to finalise the marriage. Tane Parata asks her to wait until they know what is happening.

References[]

  1. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (19 January 2022). "When does Home and Away return in Australia and what happens next?". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  2. ^ Sarrubba, Stefania (21 October 2021). "Home and Away casts Chris Hemsworth's younger cousin Luke Van Os in new role". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Moran, Jonathan (21 October 2021). "Chris Hemsworth's cousin Luke Van Os gets breakthrough role". The Advertiser. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  4. ^ a b Mansour, Chanelle (8 November 2021). "Chris Hemsworth's cousin Luke Van Os joins Home and Away". New Idea. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Kirsty Marillier". Showcast. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  6. ^ a b c Moran, Jonathon (15 November 2021). "Home and Away: new cast member Kirsty Marillier". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  7. ^ West, Amy (17 November 2021). "Home and Away casts Kirsty Marillier as new character Rose". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Sophie Bloom" (PDF). Lisa Mann Creative Management. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  9. ^ Series producer: Lucy Addario; Director: David Gould; Writer: Andrew Gardner (7 February 2022). "Episode 7722". Home and Away. Seven Network.
  10. ^ Series producer: Lucy Addario; Director: Danny Raco; Writer: Michelle Offen (23 February 2022). "Episode 7732". Home and Away. Seven Network.
  11. ^ "Ana Maria Belo". Showcast. Retrieved 7 March 2022.

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