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Scott Major joins Takaya Honda for a funny, candid and wide-ranging chat about Heartbreak High, 17 years on Neighbours, acting, directing, indie filmmaking and what comes next for Australia’s creative industry.
What we get into:
Returning to Heartbreak High and playing Rivers again
Why both generations of Heartbreak High connected around the world
Becoming drama coach on the reboot
Saying goodbye to Neighbours after 17 years
Why the loss of Neighbours matters for the Australian screen industry
Life after Ramsay Street and working in indie film
Acting, instinct and staying present on set
Building Major Look TV
Creating a more sustainable model for actors and filmmakers
Why actors still need to be paid for their craft
Going from acting on Neighbours to directing it
Directing the Neighbours finale — twice
Darren Stark, Lucas Fitzgerald and directing himself
Whether Steph and Lucas should have been endgame
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