Guy Pearce shares a heartfelt tribute to Neighbours

Guy Pearce is one of Australia’s biggest film exports, having starred in films such as The King’s Speech and Memento. 

But the Hollywood star hasn’t forgotten the long-running Australian soap he got his start on 35 years ago. 

Posting to Twitter on Wednesday, the 53-year-old shared a heartfelt tribute to Neighbours to celebrate the 35th anniversary of his appearance on the show. 

‘Dec 2nd 1985. On this day 35 years ago I started filming a little TV show in Ramsey street,’ he wrote. 

‘Some of you may have heard of it. I was just 18 and a tad nervous. I met wonderful people and have great memories. I’ll always appreciate this incredible opportunity. Thank u!! @neighbours’.

Guy played Mike Young on the show in the 1980s, alongside Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan. 

Meanwhile, Guy is set to lend his voice to a brand new multimillion dollar animated movie that will feature the voices of some of the country’s biggest stars.

Netflix’s new flick – titled ‘Back To The Outback’ – will also star the likes of Isla Fisher, Keith Urban, Eric Bana and Tim Minchin, and is described as a ‘love letter’ to the country.

According to The Daily Telegraph, the hit movie is the story of a group of animals who escape from Sydney Zoo, and embark on an adventure to find a home away from humans.

Guy is set to appear as a funnel-web spider in the upcoming film, while Isla Fisher – who is currently in Sydney with her husband Sacha Baron Cohen – will star as a friendly snake called Maddie.

Keith Urban will lend his voice as a cane toad named Doug, and Tim Minchin will appear as a ‘cute but arrogant’ koala named Pretty Boy.

Legendary actor Eric Bana comes on board as a zookeeper named Chaz and Jackie Weaver will star as a crocodile named Jackie. 

Due to COVID-19, many of the actors are recording from their homes around the world.