List of Neighbours characters (2017)
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on 18 March 1985 and currently airs on digital channel Eleven. The following is a list of characters that will appear in the show in 2017, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the shows executive producer Jason Herbison. The 33rd season of Neighbours will begin airing from 9 January 2017.[1] Teacher Finn Kelly will be introduced during March.
Finn Kelly
| Finn Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Neighbours character | |
| Portrayed by | Rob Mills |
| First appearance | March 2017 |
| Introduced by | Jason Herbison |
| Classification | Future |
| Profile | |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Finn Kelly, played by Rob Mills, will make his first screen appearance in March 2017.[2] Mills hinted at his casting by posting a series of images on social networking website Instagram confirming his move to Melbourne, where the show is filmed.[3] His casting and character details were officially announced on 15 November 2016.[2] Luke Dennehy of the Herald Sun reported that Mills had begun filming his first scenes during the same week.[4] Mills revealed that his character's storyline would last for four to five months.[5] Of joining the show, Mills stated "I can't wait to get started on the show. As a youngster, I played baseball just behind where Ramsay Street is located and I thought at the time, how great it would be to be on Neighbours, and now it has happened!"[2]
Finn is "a progressive and respected school teacher", who will join the staff of Erinsborough High after being hired by Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne).[2] The show's executive producer, Jason Herbison, called Finn "a really intriguing character", who has some unexpected secrets.[2] While Mills commented, "Yeah he's got a few secrets, some that will end early and some that will end a little bit later."[5] Network Ten producer Claire Tonkin added that Finn would be charming and have "an unexpected agenda".[6]
References
- ↑ "What happens when?". Inside Soap (47): 35. 26 November – 2 December 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Dainty, Sophie (15 November 2016). "Neighbours has cast Australian Idol star Rob Mills in the role of "intriguing" teacher Finn Kelly". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ↑ Moore, Hannah (13 November 2016). "Settling down in suburbia! Rob Mills tipped to make an appearance on Neighbours... as he CONFIRMS he's moving from Sydney to Melbourne where show is filmed". Daily Mail Australia. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ↑ Dennehy, Luke (15 November 2016). "Former Australian Idol contestant Rob Mills lands Neighbours role, wont catch up with Paris Hilton". Herald Sun. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- 1 2 "Rob Mills joins the cast of Neighbours". TV Week. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ Knox, David (17 November 2016). "Rob Mills joins Neighbours". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
External links
- Characters and cast at the Official Neighbours website
- Characters and cast at the Internet Movie Database