The O.C. star Mischa Barton is spotted arriving on set of Neighbours for a day of filming – after shocking fans by taking a role on the rebooted soap
Mischa Barton made a low-key arrival to Nunawading studios in Melbourne on Friday during her first week on the set of Neighbours.
The O.C. star, 37, kept her eyes hidden behind a pair of dark glasses as she hopped out of her car in an all-black ensemble.
She looked stylish in a black blazer and matching trousers as she made her way to set.
With her golden tresses slicked back from her face, the British-born American actor seemed quick to build rapport with the rest of the cast members.
Filming for the day looked to be a fun one as crew were also spotted carrying inflatable pool animals while Mischa gathered her things from her vehicle.
Mischa Barton made a low-key arrival to Nunawading studios in Melbourne on Friday during her first week on the set of Neighbours
Mischa’s role as Reece in the Amazon reboot will shake up Ramsay Street as her character’s identity ‘is not what it seems’.
The former Hollywood socialite’s appearance is designed to appeal to American viewers, as Neighbours, which is set in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough, will screen in the U.S. on Amazon Freevee.
‘I’m excited to be part of this iconic show’s next chapter, and I am really looking forward to being back in Australia – a place I know and love!’ Barton said in a statement.
She looked stylish in a black blazer and matching trousers as she made her way to set
The O.C. star, 37, kept her eyes hidden behind a pair of dark glasses as she hopped out of her car in an all-black ensemble
Mischa picked up a takeaway coffee on her way to set and carried her belongings in a brown bag
‘I think the character of Reece is going to be a great role for me to explore and play with,’ she added.
Neighbours’ executive producer Jason Herbison said: ‘With Neighbours launching on Amazon Freevee in North America, we are beyond excited to have an actor of Mischa’s calibre join us for the beginning of this exciting new chapter.
‘Mischa’s character is dynamic and unpredictable, and will have an instant presence on Ramsay Street. Our loyal viewers are going to love her, locally and abroad.’
Mischa’s role as Reece in the Amazon reboot will shake up Ramsay Street as her character’s identity ‘is not what it seems’
Stefan Dennis was spotted on set in a suit, he portrays businessman Paul Robinson on the show
Alan Fletcher, known for his role as Dr. Karl Kennedy, was spotted taking pictures and video using a tripod and ring light on set
Barton began her career as a child actress in Hollywood films like The Sixth Sense and Notting Hill, which were both released in 1999.
However, she became a bona fide superstar when she was cast as troubled teenager Marissa in the hit TV series The O.C., which ran from 2003 to 2007.
Her career foundered after she quit The O.C. at the end of the third season, and Barton publicly struggled with life in the spotlight.
Cameras began rolling for Amazon’s revived Neighbours on Monday, and the series should be back on screens by the end of this year.
The continuation of the long-running soap series follows the finale in 2022, which was watched by millions of fans.
She is best known for her role on The O.C
