Man Pearce is the newest large identify to be returning to his cleaning soap alma mater of Ramsay Road, with the Memento star becoming a member of the solid for the grand finale of Australian cleaning soap Neighbours.

Pearce will be part of a listing of stars together with Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan showing within the present after absences of a number of a long time to mark its ultimate farewell.

The Australian actor is among the many most profitable of his many castmates, with roles in in movies together with LA Confidential, The King’s Speech and a latest look in TV’s award-winning The Mare of Easttown.

The final episode of the present is about to air on August 1, bringing to an in depth Australia’s longest-running TV cleaning soap after 37 years.

Pearce instructed London newspaper Metro: “It is rather thrilling and surreal on the identical time being again on set once more, nevertheless it looks like coming dwelling.

“It’s the place it began for me professionally.  I’ve been requested to return again on events through the years and puzzled if it was the fitting factor to do, however as soon as I knew the present was ending, I knew I needed to do it.

“Whereas I’ve caught up with most of the solid I labored with on the present through the years, there may be nothing like being right here all collectively once more.”

Jason Herbison, Neighbours’ Govt Producer, mentioned: “I’m extremely honoured that Man is returning to the present for a really particular story arc.

“Having him again on set has been poignant for him and for us.  He’s been very concerned within the storyline, and I can’t wait to lastly reply the query for viewers – who’s Mike Younger at this time?”

Pearce is only one of a number of Australian stars to get their large break on the Australian cleaning soap. Different names embrace Margot Robbie, Jesse Spencer, Alan Dale, Liam Hemsworth and Russell Crowe. Natalie Imbruglia went on to musical success, scoring two Brit Awards and three Grammy nominations.