Neighbours’ Lucinda Cowden teases “danger” for Mel in dramatic Outback week

Neighbours’ Lucinda Cowden teases “danger” for Mel in dramatic Outback week

As a seasoned cinephile with a penchant for Aussie soaps, I must say that the latest turn of events in Neighbours has me on the edge of my seat. The danger that Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden) finds herself in during this Outback adventure is reminiscent of the nail-biting tension I experienced while watching Meryl Streep navigate the outback in “A Cry in the Dark.” The fact that it’s 44 degrees and filled with flies only adds to the authenticity of the experience.


Lucinda Cowden hints at trouble for her character Melanie Pearson on “Neighbours,” as she gets entangled in a dramatic series of events in the Australian outback.

As Holly Hoyland (Lucinda Armstrong Hall) and her shady new companion Heath Royce (Ethan Panizza) embark on a vacation to the Outback, Mel and her former spouse Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) find themselves entangled in the turmoil when events take a dark turn.

The actress assured us that her character indeed encounters a great deal of peril, without a doubt. There are some truly intimidating individuals in the story, and her character sustains injuries right from the start, making it challenging for her to evade these dangerous characters.

“Mel’s actions are primarily driven by her concern for Toad and his mental wellbeing. She accompanies him to investigate certain matters, yet she doesn’t fully realize the situation she’s stepping into.”

As for Mel’s destiny, viewers will need to tune in further to uncover the details. Meanwhile, we inquired about Cowden’s experience during the filming of those intense sequences.

During our time outdoors, the temperature consistently exceeded 44 degrees daily. To be honest, I’ve never dealt with such an overwhelming number of flies before. I estimate I accidentally ingested around seven of them!

“The filming was extremely challenging, indeed very demanding. It was a particularly tough week for shooting, yet the location was simply breathtaking, making it equally incredible. To top it off, our team was truly exceptional,” she noted.

“It was quite an accomplishment since we don’t usually attempt such things on ‘Neighbours.’ As a result, it presented a significant challenge not just for the actors, but for everyone working on the show.”

As a cinephile, I find myself drawn to the intriguing dynamics of the love story between Holly and Heath. At first glance, it seems quite innocent from Holly’s perspective. Yet, upon closer observation, I can’t help but suspect that her initial attraction is fueled by his wealth, and the allure of his possessions. Over time, however, their relationship deepens and transforms into something far more emotional.

“But she definitely doesn’t suspect. She does know that he’s a bad boy, and she’s aware of that, but that’s about the extent of it.”

Neighbours’ Death in the Outback week continues until Thursday 22nd August on Amazon Freevee.

Neighbours continues on Amazon Freevee every Monday to Thursday from 7am.

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2024-08-19 14:04