Like Leah and Justin, we’re still coming to terms with Theo’s tragic death in Home And Away. In gut-wrenching scenes, Theo hurled himself in front of a car to save his girlfriend, Lacey.
Theo’s (Matt Evans) death at the hands of evil Councillor Wendell (Justin Smith) has left a Diner-sized hole in our hearts. While Theo was a tearaway when he first arrived in Summer Bay, he grew into a respectable member of the community under the watchful eye of auntie Leah (Ada Nicodemou) and her husband Justin (James Stewart).
Theo may have died a hero, but at his lowest point, Theo struggled to keep a deadly drug addiction from his family and friends. “It was challenging,” Matt says of the storyline, “but also an interesting story at the same time.”
Throughout these challenging storylines, Justin proved to be his rock. And off screen, Justin’s portrayer James was the guiding hand Matt needed most. “James Stewart was a mentor to me for the whole time and I really appreciate the bond that was formed.”
With H&A such a fertile training ground for stars, Matt likely has a bright future. For now, it’s back to the grind of auditioning for “everything I can get my hands on”.
“I think the great thing with acting is you just go, go, go and you audition, and whatever story you’re meant to tell is going to be the story you’re meant to tell,” he says philosophically. “The door has closed on one chapter and is opening for the next one. I’m so excited for what’s next.”
