The O.C. actress Mischa Barton lands guest role in Neighbours reboot

Amazon Freevee and Fremantle announced a new character will be joining Ramsay Street in the upcoming season of Neighbours.

Mischa Barton joins the cast as a guest star, playing Reece, an American new to Erinsborough who’s not quite who she appears to be.

Jason Herbison, Neighbours’ executive producer, said:

“With Neighbours launching on Amazon Freevee in North America, we are beyond excited to have an actor of Mischa’s calibre join us for the beginning of this exciting new chapter. Mischa’s character is dynamic and unpredictable, and will have an instant presence on Ramsay Street. Our loyal viewers are going to love her, locally and abroad.”

Born in London, England, Barton quickly made her mark in the entertainment industry with her debut film role in Lawn Dogs. She went on to star in the hit supernatural thriller The Sixth Sense and the critically acclaimed drama series Once and Again. However, she is best known for her iconic role as Marissa Cooper in the hit television series The O.C.

Barton noted of being part of the Neighbours revival:

“I’m excited to be part of this iconic show’s next chapter, and I am really looking forward to being back in Australia a place I know and love! I think the character of Reece is going to be a great role for me to explore and play with.”

The new chapter of Neighbours officially started production today on 17 April, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia and will launch on Amazon Freevee in the autumn of 2023.