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Neighbours star Georgie Stone talks romance for Mackenzie in new Erinsborough High spinoff

Photo credit: Channel 5
Photo credit: Channel 5

From Digital Spy

Five-part Neighbours online spin-off series Neighbours: Erinsborough High is set to feature a bit of romance between Mackenzie Hargreaves and Richie Amblin.

Played by Georgie Stone and Lachlan Miller respectively, the duo will establish a close relationship via text, but the latter's character struggles to transport his digital confidence over into real life, which proves to be a stumbling block.

Photo credit: Channel 5
Photo credit: Channel 5

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Discussing some of the intense scenes between Mackenzie and Richie, actress Georgie opened up on what they were like to shoot: "I was actually quite nervous for a few of those scenes with Richie, but I couldn't have asked for a better scene partner.

"Lachie is such a cool guy, he's really awesome to work with. Some of the scenes we were doing were really intimate and personal, but I just trusted him completely."

Photo credit: Channel 5
Photo credit: Channel 5

On what she hopes fans will take away from the pair's romance, the 19-year-old added: "Communication is so important. I think society teaches guys to close themselves off a bit - they aren't encouraged to talk about their feelings. But for relationships to really work, you have to be emotionally available for your partner.

"Mackenzie has learned to articulate herself really well, so it is frustrating for her to have to work to get Richie to open up. We wanted viewers, especially teenagers, to understand why communication is so important.

"There is no shame in sharing your feelings and what you are going through."

Lachlan Miller also spoke out about the storyline and why he thinks it's important Neighbours explores "the LGBTQ+ experience" with Mackenzie being transgender.

Photo credit: Channel 5
Photo credit: Channel 5

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"At a time where more and more people are being accepted for who they are, and yet so many are still afraid to fully be themselves, I think exploring the LGBTQ+ experience is absolutely paramount," he said.

"Erinsborough High delves deep into modern day LGBTQ+ issues and addresses many questions and queries that people may have. Everybody deserves to be and love themselves and we, as a show, will do anything we can to help and support this."

Neighbours airs on Channel 5 (UK) and 10 Peach (Australia).


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