Yahoo News Neighbours shares secrets of how crocodile scenes were filmed
Neighbours has shared details of how its terrifying crocodile scenes were filmed, with one actor starring in a behind-the-scenes video revealing some soap secrets.
The dramatic scenes, which aired as part of the 'Death in the Outback' episodes, saw Toadie Rebecchi's life left hanging in the balance after he escaped from Heath Royce's outback lair, with Toadie seen collapsing from dehydration after hours on the run.
While Toadie is still fighting for his life, Heath's fate was left far less ambiguous as the villain was snapped up by a crocodile while he pursued Holly Hoyland, resulting in a grisly death for Heath that left fans shocked.
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Ryan Moloney, who is due to depart the soap after nearly 30 years in the role of Toadie, was the first person to appear in a behind-the-scenes video, which was shared on the soap's social media channels.
"So here we are in Bacchus Marsh," he began. "Or is it Queensland? Or is it South Australian desert where we shot like it was in Queensland? It's all confusing to me. But luckily Toadie's lost in the desert."
The video then switched to the perspective of crew member Naomi, who gave an insight into various aspects of production - ranging from safety equipment to the stunt crew - as they geared up for 'Outback Week'.
She explained how the effect of the crocodile was created, sharing that a bowling pin was anchored onto the end of a fishing rod to create the ripple effect in the murky water, adding that Moloney filmed his own stunt for the scene.
As we wait to find out Toadie's fate, let's go behind the scenes with Ryan on that crazy croc river...🐊
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Moloney, who noted that the scene was "freezing" to film, announced his departure from the soap back in June.
"After 30 years of playing Toadie, I will be leaving Ramsay Street. I can't tell you what is happening to the character – maybe I could be the next Jim Robinson. Or maybe I'll be the next Harold Bishop and keep popping back over the years," he said.
"And although I won't be bringing you our fantastic storylines from in front of the camera, I will be bringing them to you from the other side, behind the camera. I've just started director training and have just finished filming my first episode as director – so I really hope that you enjoy that."
Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach Comedy.
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