Two former Home and Away stars have surprised viewers after popping up in one of this year’s major Hollywood blockbusters. In the era of reboots and sequels, the slasher I Know What You Did Last Summer was highly anticipated by fans of the ‘97 original and those who love the genre.
With Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. all reprising their roles, and bringing in fresh blood in the form of Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders and Jonah Hauer-King, it’s a pretty big deal to see two Aussie stars pop up in the movie.
One fan saw former Home and Away stars Luke Van Os and Joshua Orpin on the big screen and shared their delight on a popular Facebook fan group.
“Hey guys. I was just watching the new I Know What You Did Last Summer movie, and I noticed two former Home and Away actors in this movie. Luke Van Os (who played Xander Delaney) and Joshua Orpin (who played Rory Templeton).
Luke finished filming Home and Away mid 2024, while Joshua was a guest star and departed in August 2024.
In I Know What You Did Last Summer, Luke plays a small role as Officer Johnson, appearing in a few scenes, while Joshua has a bigger and more gruesome role. Joshua plays Wyatt, a loved-up fiancé with an alcohol problem. He shows off his comedy chops and fits in perfectly alongside Madelyn, his onscreen fiancée.
We’re about to share a spoiler for the movie (it’s from the trailer, but still) — so if you haven’t seen it yet and want to stay spoiler-free, look away!
Joshua recently shared a snap of himself from the I Know What You Did Last Summer set covered in special effects makeup and poked fun at his onscreen death.
“Last Summer, I filmed a movie. This Summer, that movie is out and we say goodbye to our sweet boy Wyatt. Taken too soon. Gone, but not forgotten,” he joked. “I Know What You Did Last Summer is out NOW worldwide! Go see it. It’s what he would have wanted.”
Where was I Know What You Did Last Summer filmed?
I Know What You Did Last Summer was filmed in both Australia and California in the US. No wonder they tapped two Aussies for roles!
Sydney was the main filming location for the movie, with suburbs like Paddington getting a starring role. The cast also filmed in interior sets built at Disney Studios in Moore Park, Sydney.
Some beach scenes were filmed at Newport Beach, and the dockyard district in White Bay was also used. Other Australian locations include Watson’s Bay, Oatley and Breakfast Point.
In California, the cast filmed at the University of California and Chowder Barge.
It’s so fun to see former Home and Away actors pop up in other projects after leaving Summer Bay. Fingers crossed Juliet Godwin and Matt Evans will find the same success.
Home and Away airs Mondays – Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
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