Perdita
03-08-2013, 20:45
Home and Away will introduce two new characters in special webisodes.
Tai Hara and Jackson Gallagher - who have joined the cast as bad boy brothers Andy and Josh Barrett - will appear in a series of special webisodes ahead of their first televised appearance, the Australian Daily Telegraph reports.
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Tai Hara
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Tai Hara
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Jackson Gallagher
Jackson Gallagher
It is the first time that the Seven soap has introduced characters in this way, with Seven's director of network production Brad Lyons praising the soap's "ability to evolve".
He said: "The show's success today, and its unrivalled popularity since it began, lies in its honest storytelling and ability to evolve."
Hara will take on the role of Andy, and the actor admitted that it is a "privilege" to join Home and Away.
"I thought how lucky I was. It's just a real privilege to be on a show that is so loved," he commented.
He teased the Barrett brothers' explosive plotline with the River boys, saying: "There is a lot of history behind both the families. I carry the secrets of what our whole relationship is with them."
The special webisodes - which will introduce the Barrett brothers and their backstory - will be made available online after this Wednesday's (August 7) episode of the soap.
Tai Hara and Jackson Gallagher - who have joined the cast as bad boy brothers Andy and Josh Barrett - will appear in a series of special webisodes ahead of their first televised appearance, the Australian Daily Telegraph reports.
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Tai Hara
© flickr
Tai Hara
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Jackson Gallagher
Jackson Gallagher
It is the first time that the Seven soap has introduced characters in this way, with Seven's director of network production Brad Lyons praising the soap's "ability to evolve".
He said: "The show's success today, and its unrivalled popularity since it began, lies in its honest storytelling and ability to evolve."
Hara will take on the role of Andy, and the actor admitted that it is a "privilege" to join Home and Away.
"I thought how lucky I was. It's just a real privilege to be on a show that is so loved," he commented.
He teased the Barrett brothers' explosive plotline with the River boys, saying: "There is a lot of history behind both the families. I carry the secrets of what our whole relationship is with them."
The special webisodes - which will introduce the Barrett brothers and their backstory - will be made available online after this Wednesday's (August 7) episode of the soap.