Home and Away legend confirms future plans after filming final scenes

Home and Away legend Lynne McGranger has opened up about her future plans after filming her final scenes.

It was confirmed last month that McGranger had officially filmed her final scenes as Irene Roberts, a character she has played on the Australian soap since 1993.

The actor swapped the screen for the stage last year with a role in Cruising with the Grandparents Club, and she hopes to do more theatre in the future now that she’s wrapped on Home and Away.

“It has been in the back of my mind for so long, so to get back to where I started – in theatre – has been amazing,” she shared during a new interview with Woman’s Day.

“Doing Grandparents Club last year really solidified my decision to leave Home And Away as well. I will miss it so much though.”

“I am very excited to do more theatre and just be able to do more in general,” she continued.

“Isn’t The Voice looking for a new mentor? And I can kind of see myself on the news desk.

“All jokes aside, this does open up a lot more opportunities for me. I’d love to maybe do some comedy and just be adventurous!”

The soap star filmed her final Home and Away scenes at the Pier Diner last month, before thanking the crew and her fellow cast members.

“This show is made up of so many parts,” she said. “You’re all amazing, and it’s been my great privilege to work with each and every one of you. I’m touched, I’m humbled and I’m so honoured. Thank you so much.”

Home and Away legend Lynne McGranger has officially filmed her final scenes.

It was announced last month that the actor, who has played Irene Roberts on the Australian soap since 1993, would be stepping away from the role after nearly 33 years.

It’s now been confirmed that McGranger has filmed her final scenes as Irene, which will air later this year.

The soap star filmed her final scene at the iconic Pier Diner before being presented with a bouquet of flowers by Home and Away producer Lucy Addario, as well as a ‘Hamburger Phone’ as a tribute to the diner’s famous prop.

McGranger thanked the crew and her fellow cast members, saying: “I love each and every one of you so much.”

She gave special shoutouts to her co-stars Ray Meagher (Alf), Georgie Parker (Roo), Emily Symons (Marilyn), Shane Withington (John), Ada Nicodemou (Leah) and James Stewart (Justin), as well “all the young’uns” she has shared the screen with.

“The art department, the writers, everybody – there’s so many unsung heroes. This show is made up of so many parts,” she added.

“You’re all amazing, and it’s been my great privilege to work with each and every one of you. I’m touched, I’m humbled and I’m so honoured. Thank you so much.”

McGranger was then applauded by a large group of the cast and crew as she exited the studio doors for the last time.

Announcing her departure from the show last month, McGranger said: “After almost 33 years in my dream role and working everyday with people who I love, respect and whom I now consider family, it’s bittersweet to be closing the chapter on what has been the best and longest gig of my life.

“I am forever grateful to the best production crew in the world and to our genius writers – whose doors are always open – for everything they have done for Irene over the past 33-odd years, and I am so proud of the storyline which will see Irene out of the Bay.

“Above all, a massive, heartfelt thank you to the fans for your continued love and support.”

Home and Away legend Lynne McGranger has opened up about her future plans after filming her final scenes. It was confirmed last month that McGranger had officially filmed her final scenes as Irene Roberts, a character she has played on the Australian soap since 1993. The actor swapped the screen for the stage last year with a role in Cruising with the Grandparents Club,…