Home and Away is set to introduce a new character, played by up-and-coming actress Juliet Godwin, as the show recovers from the recent departures of Sam Frost and Harley Bonner. Godwin was spotted filming surfing scenes on set in Palm Beach, Sydney, on Monday, March 28.
While details about her character remain scarce, Daily Mail Australia understands she will portray a doctor working at Northern Districts Hospital. This appears to be Godwin's first major television role, following a minor part as Cara in the ABC drama series The Heights in 2020.
Godwin was seen in a floral wetsuit for her surfing montage, later changing into a white T-shirt and denim shorts for a scene with a police officer. A producer guided her through her first beach run, and a surf rescue team accompanied her on a dinghy, suggesting she is not an experienced surfer.
The arrivals come after Sam Frost, who played nurse Jasmine Delaney, left the show in December 2021. Frost had previously sparked controversy by comparing Covid vaccine rules to 'segregation', later apologising and confirming she is fully vaccinated. Channel Seven has stated it will not recast the role of Jasmine.
Harley Bonner, who portrayed Dr Logan Bennett, also quit in January, reportedly due to his refusal to get vaccinated. The Seven Network requires all cast and crew to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
