[actual_soap]

Callan Mulvey who played Drazic in Heartbreak High from 1997-1999 is apparently joining Home and Away as Johnny Cooper

Source - Wikipedia (i know it's not the most reliable of sources but i though i'd post it anyway )

[Laurat]

Originally Posted by actual_soap

Callan Mulvey who played Drazic in Heartbreak High from 1997-1999 is apparently joining Home and Away as Johnny Cooper

Source - Wikipedia (i know it's not the most reliable of sources but i though i'd post it anyway )

That's nice to hear. He was in an accident a few years ago. He hasn't been working because it has been a long, slow recovery. I think he is with the girl who used to play Anita.

HEARTBREAK High star Callan Mulvey will make his television comeback this week, three years after almost losing his life in a car crash. The actor, who had to learn to walk again after the accident, will make his debut on Home And Away on Thursday, playing surfer Johnny Cooper.

"He's a bad boy who arrives in the bay to cause trouble,'' confirms an insider. Mulvey, 31, almost died in a horrific car crash near Byron Bay on New Year's Eve, 2003, after shooting his first feature film, Thunderstruck.

While he has never spoken about the accident, Thunderstruck co-star Damon Gameau says Mulvey needed a complete facial reconstruction.

The actor, who rose to fame playing Drasic in Heartbreak High, has signed on to guest-star in the hit soap for the next few months.

[Laurat]

ANd from 2 years ago

The red-carpet premiere of Thunderstruck would have been one of the biggest nights of Callan Mulvey's life, simply because it signals his big-screen debut.

But for Mulvey, 29, the event next Sunday represents a much more significant milestone: it is the first time he will step out in public since being seriously injured in a car accident.

Mulvey, who once starred in Heartbreak High, is one of the stars of the new Australian film, which is to be released on May 20. But behind the hype surrounding the release is the heart-wrenching story of his car accident and his subsequent rehabilitation.

The actor was involved in a smash near Byron Bay on New Year's Eve, after shooting for the film had finished. He faced months of treatment and has bravely battled to recover from his serious injuries.

While he is yet to speak about the accident , his co-star Damon Gameau (who starred in The Tracker ) revealed the extent of Mulvey's injuries, while speaking to Drum Media.

"It is so sad," he said. "He only just started walking again. He is blind in one of his eyes. He had a full facial reconstruction.

"The left side of his body was completely crushed. He is lucky to be alive. We're hoping he can come to a few things, but he is reluctant to come out in public just yet."

However, it is likely Mulvey will join the other lead actors in Thunderstruck - Gameau, Stephen Curry , Ryan Johnson and Sam Worthington - at the premiere at Sydney's George Street Cinemas

The actor, who was born in New Zealand but has lived on Sydney's northern beaches since he was eight, is one of the standout performers in the film about mateship, music and teenage memories.

No doubt he will have plenty of supporters at the premiere because of his extraordinary courage in fighting back from such serious injuries. Warm wishes to Mulvey and his family.

[Beginnings]

Heartbreak high was awesome back in the day. That and Party of five were great tv at the same time.

[actual_soap]

Originally Posted by Laurat

ANd from 2 years ago

didnt know that,. thats awful...wonder is he'll look the same?

[lincsvip]

how many is that now that appeared in heartbreak high and went on to home and away

[actual_soap]

Originally Posted by lincsvip

how many is that now that appeared in heartbreak high and went on to home and away

Leah, Alex, Bianca (small part, she played Anita in HH), Sam's surfing friend (played Dennis in HH), Barry, Leah's brother (Con in HH), Leah's mother (Kat's mother in HH)

[BBTIME]

If i'm thinking of the right guy, didn't he also play the first Darren Stark in Neighbours too?

[laura_lou]

I really liked him in HH!

[grant.mitchell]

does anyone know if you can get HH on DVD? I used to love that show!

[soapmania]

Omg!!!.... I use to worship this guy!!...lol I still do.... Wow great news thanks alot.... MMmmm

[actual_soap]

Originally Posted by BBTIME

If i'm thinking of the right guy, didn't he also play the first Darren Stark in Neighbours too?

That was Scott Majors who played Rivers in HH from 1994-1996, then Drazic came alone as his replacement - the characters were pretty much the same

[grant.mitchell]

yes, I have found series one on DVD, but it is on the german amazon, so am I to presume it will be dubbed in german?

[fifi_folE]

There is a bit on backtothebay on this in the spoilers section.

[BilliY]

Originally Posted by actual_soap

That was Scott Majors who played Rivers in HH from 1994-1996, then Drazic came alone as his replacement - the characters were pretty much the same

There was a couple of charachters betwen them that filled the bad boy/misunderstood yet well meaning charachter, Bolton & Dennis.

[actual_soap]

Originally Posted by BilliY

There was a couple of charachters betwen them that filled the bad boy/misunderstood yet well meaning charachter, Bolton & Dennis.

oh yeah Bolton came after Rivers then Drazic came along..well done!