Neighbours star Matt Wilson has landed a new role following his exit from the beloved Australian soap. Famed for portraying Aaron Brennan, the actor will now join a project that is inspired by old Hollywood tales.
Wilson is part of the cast for Love in the Moonlight, a new short film from writer Cassidy Krygger. The supernatural romance will see the actor portray Jack Stirling, a Hollywood star who tragically died on-set in the 1950s.
His ghost lingers around the place of his death, but his spirits are lifted when he comes into contact with a woman in the modern age. As per the logline, their first meeting is “sharp, unexpected and charged with something neither of them can ignore”.
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The three-minute film is a proof-of-concept, with the scene being the opening one in a feature film that is being developed. It is said to be “inspired by classic Hollywood romance”, blending “old-world glamour with a modern setting”.
“This is a love story that isn’t supposed to happen. That’s what makes it interesting,” said Krygger, who has also written and produced the film in addition to having a starring role opposite Wilson.
The proof-of-concept, which is billed as a “supernatural romantic comedy set between modern-day Australia and the golden age of Hollywood”, will premiere on the Hollywoodland Photos YouTube channel on 26 April.
The project comes after Wilson left his role on Neighbours in August, though he did return for the soap’s (second) finale in December. As part of the character’s exit storyline, Aaron embarked on a romance with Rhett Norman.
Wilson isn’t the only Neighbours star to land a new project this week, with soap legend Jason Donovan set to take the stage in Salford later this year as part of the Lowry Theatre’s production of High School Musical.
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“High School Musical was such a massive part of my kids’ early childhood,” said the actor, who played Scott Robinson in the soap, in a statement. “As a parent and as a musical fan, the film was family entertainment at its best. Magical! [I] loved it.”
“Popular culture has a cycle and I’m delighted to be joining this new, reimagined High School Musical theatrical experience 20 years on from when I first discovered the film. Looking forward to seeing all in Salford,” he added.
Neighbours concluded in December 2025, but classic episodes are available to watch via Prime Video and YouTube.
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