Pierce Grayson will be making yet another return to Neighbours, but this time, original actor Tim Robards is set to reprise the role.
Tim famously portrayed Pierce for two years before he was recast, with Don Hany taking over for the character’s final episodes.
Pierce’s final scenes were originally intended for Tim, but due to changing regulations and travel restrictions in Australia during the Covid-19 pandemic, the star finished up four weeks earlier, flying back to Sydney to be with his wife ahead of the birth of their first child.
Pierce’s story, however, was far from finished, and thus the character was recast, with actor Don Hany stepping in.
The Ramsay Street businessman has returned on several occasions since, with Don playing the part, but the character’s upcoming and final return will see original star Tim make a comeback.
The scenes will air in May.
‘It was an absolute honour to be asked back to reprise my role as the OG Pierce Greyson!,’ exclaimed Tim.
‘Covid state border restrictions resulted in my sudden departure and replacement back in 2020 for what should have been my last month of filming.
‘I’m beyond excited and grateful to get back and see the whole team whom I never got to say goodbye to. Now knowing the show is coming to an end, it’s such a privilege to be a part of it one last time.’
April Rose Pengilly, who plays Pierce’s ex-wife Chloe Brennan, is thrilled to be reunited one more time with her original on-screen hubby before Neighbours reaches it’s conclusion.
Pierce featured in a number of storylines during his time in Erinsborough, with his difficult relationship with son Hendrix (Benny Turland) often at the centre.
Neighbours will sadly reach an end in August, after 37 years on air.
Neighbours airs weekday sat 1:45pm and 6pm on Channel 5.
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