In the space of a few short years, Steve Peacocke has gone from unknown to Home and Away golden boy and Gold Logie nominee. Now he’s following in the footsteps of his fellow Aussie soap stars to take on Hollywood — but Brax fans, don’t worry, because he isn’t leaving the show just yet. Steve has been cast in the supporting role of Stephanos in Hercules: The Thracian Wars, which will be directed by Brett Ratner and co-star Dwayne Johnson, John Hurt, Ian McShane, Joseph Fiennes and Rufus Sewell. In a statement Steve said, “This is an incredible opportunity for me to experience film on a massive scale, work with a world-class director, actors and two of the biggest studios in the world. I’m grateful [Channel] Seven is allowing me time out to get a taste of that world.” In an interview with Yahoo7, Steve said he put down an audition tape for the role and met with the director, producers and writers over a weekend.
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Johnny Ruffo, the singing, dancing and presenting Aussie superstar in the making, will soon be relocating to Summer Bay — as in, becoming a bona fide Home and Away cast member! The West Australian has been slated to star in 16 episodes of the popular soap, and has apparently already started filming. It's just another notch in this quadruple-threat's entertainment belt — he placed third in 2011's The X Factor Australia, won Dancing With The Stars earlier this year, has released two singles and presents segments on The X Factor. Now, with the Home and Away gig taking precedence, it looks like Johnny will be busier than ever! We can't wait wait to check out his acting skills — congrats, Johnny!
