Next week on Home and Away, Levi Fowler is at a crossroads in his relationship with Mackenzie Booth, as his growing concerns about her intense desire to have a baby finally spill over. The pressure of Mackenzie’s baby obsession is reaching unbearable levels, and Levi is struggling to keep his emotions in check.

Mackenzie has become fixated on starting a family, pushing Levi to his limits. She’s become determined to conceive, even going so far as to secretly order ovulation tests behind his back. When Levi finally tries to have a serious conversation with her about the direction of their relationship, Mackenzie brushes him off, using her charm and seduction to shift the focus back onto her baby plans.

As tensions rise, Levi becomes increasingly frustrated, feeling like he’s being swept along in Mackenzie’s single-minded pursuit without any consideration for his own feelings. He needs a break, so he heads to work, hoping for some peace and quiet. However, Mackenzie isn’t about to let him escape that easily. She turns up unexpectedly at his office, determined to continue their conversation about starting a family. But just as things start to heat up, Bree Cameron walks in and catches them in the act.

The awkward moment forces Levi to finally open up to Bree, and he confides in her about the strain he’s under. He admits that while he understands how much this means to Mackenzie, he’s concerned about the pressure she’s placing on both of them. He reveals that they’ve been keeping secrets from each other, and that’s only making things worse. His biggest fear is that if their efforts to get pregnant don’t go smoothly, Mackenzie might not handle the emotional fallout.

Later, after work, Levi and Bree share a drink, and just when Levi seems to have found some relief, Mackenzie calls him away for yet another round of baby-making attempts. Torn between his growing doubts and his loyalty to Mackenzie, Levi reluctantly complies, but is this the beginning of a rift in their relationship?

Home and Away airs these emotional scenes on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd July, and the drama is far from over. Will Levi and Mackenzie’s relationship survive the pressure of their baby-making plans, or will the mounting tensions lead to a painful breakup? Tune in next week to find out.

Catch Home and Away weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5, with repeat screenings at 6pm on 5STAR and first look screenings at 6.30pm on 5STAR. Selected classic episodes are available on Prime Video in the UK.

3. From Summer Bay to Southport: Home & Away Stars in Hollywood Horror with Jennifer Love Hewitt!

In an exciting turn of events, two former Home and Away stars have made their mark in one of this year’s most highly anticipated Hollywood blockbusters, I Know What You Did Last Summer. The iconic slasher movie, a reboot of the 1997 classic, has thrilled both fans of the original film and newcomers to the genre, featuring a star-studded cast including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Freddie Prinze Jr. alongside fresh talent like Maline Klene, Chase Sway Wonders, and Jonah Howard Kane. But what has really caught the eye of Home and Away fans is the unexpected appearance of two Australian actors who once graced the shores of Summer Bay: Luke Vano and Joshua Orpin.

Fans were quick to spot the former Home and Away stars on the big screen, with one enthusiastic viewer sharing their surprise on a popular Facebook fan group. “Hey guys, I was just watching the new I Know What You Did Last Summer movie and I noticed two former Home and Away actors in this movie. Luke Vano and Joshua Orpin. Luke finished filming Home and Away mid-2024, while Joshua was a guest star and departed in August 2024,” they wrote, revealing the big news.

Luke Vano, known for his role in Home and Away as a regular cast member, plays Officer Johnson in the reboot, although his role is a small one with just a few scenes. On the other hand, Joshua Orpin has a much more prominent role as Wyatt, a troubled fiancé struggling with an alcohol addiction. His character’s arc adds a gripping and tragic element to the film, and he’s seen showcasing his comedic talent in scenes alongside his on-screen fiancée, Meline.

Joshua recently took to social media to share a behind-the-scenes snap of himself covered in special effects makeup, humorously reflecting on his character’s demise. “Last summer, I filmed a movie. This summer, that movie is out. And we say goodbye to our sweet boy Wyatt. Taken too soon. Gone but not forgotten,” Joshua joked. The post gave fans a lighthearted look at his experience on the set and the challenges of playing a character with such a dark storyline. He encouraged his followers to watch the movie, saying, “Go see it. It’s what he would have wanted.”

The film, I Know What You Did Last Summer, has generated significant buzz not just for its star-studded cast, but also for its filming locations, which include both Australia and the US. Sydney, Australia, served as the main filming hub, with locations like Paddington and Watson’s Bay featured prominently on-screen. In addition, the production made use of some iconic beach scenes shot at Newport Beach, as well as interior sets built at Disney Studios in Moore Park, Sydney. The use of Australian locales, from the dockyard district in White Bay to the picturesque Obi and Breakfast Point, added a unique flair to the film’s atmosphere, while also providing a familiar backdrop for fans of the Aussie drama.

It’s not every day that Home and Away stars make the leap to Hollywood blockbusters, and it’s a testament to the talent that the show has nurtured over the years. Watching former Summer Bay residents land roles in major international films is always exciting, and with their strong performances, Luke Vano and Joshua Orpin are now firmly on the global stage.

Fans of Home and Away are eagerly watching the career trajectories of their favourite actors, hoping that other stars like Juliet Godwin and Matt Evans will follow in the same footsteps and find similar success in the world of big-budget productions. It’s always thrilling to see local talent make it on the global scene, and these Hollywood roles are just the beginning for these two talented Aussies.