One Hollywood stalwart could be making an epic return to Home and Away for a long-awaited catch-up with their old co-stars. Diehard fans of the Aussie soap will recall Marvel hero Chris Hemsworth first graced our screens when he nailed the role of Kim Hyde back in 2004, aged just 23. After three years on the show, the beloved actor, who is now 40, said his goodbyes and swiftly rose to fame in showbiz.
Since his departure, fans have watched his career skyrocket as he secured leading roles in major blockbuster films like Thor and The Cabin in the Woods. However, after 17 years away from Summer Bay, whispers are circulating that he could be making a comeback to "help out" his former colleague Kate Ritchie. During a discussion on Nova's Fitzy and Wippa podcast with Kate Ritchie, it was revealed plans were in place to welcome back the actress alongside a significant Hollywood star on the iconic show.
Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli, a co-host, stated Kate required an "audition partner" before any official return could be confirmed. Following a statement that he possessed a script, Wippa then dropped a hint to the seasoned actress that he'd arranged for a former Home and Away thespian to shoot some scenes with her. Fast-forward to Friday (June 28), Wippa disclosed he'd received a voicemail from an A-list star about Kate's audition, reports the Daily Star .
Adding another layer of intrigue, he played back the message for listeners using a decoder to protect the actor's identity. Their words .