Thursday 28 July 2022 11:45 PM Neighbours finale: Viewers praise Guy Pearce for 'incredible commitment' trends now
Neighbours fans and critics alike have praised Hollywood star Guy Pearce for his impressive 'commitment' to the series finale.
The 54-year-old actor, who portrayed Mike Young from 1986 to 1989, returned to Ramsay Street one last time on Thursday's episode as the beloved Australian soap opera came to an end after a historic 37-year run.
Many viewers flocked to social media to thank Pearce for returning for a proper, satisfying storyline, instead of just making a brief cameo.
Neighbours fans and critics alike have praised Hollywood star Guy Pearce for his impressive 'commitment' to the series finale. (Pictured as Mike Young in the finale)
'I have a lot of respect for Guy Pearce. The man has an actual Hollywood career and still came back for the #NeighboursFinale,' one fan tweeted.
'Didn't just do a cameo and never once acted like it was beneath him.'
'Award winning international actor Guy Pearce's genuine commitment to respecting the very simple #Neighbours storyline and being properly involved is just mint. What a champion,' another added.
One viewer said Pearce 'seems like such a genuinely nice and respectful person' off screen and that despite his successful career, he 'didn't forget where he came from'.
Many viewers flocked to social media to thank Pearce for returning for a proper, satisfying storyline, instead of just making a brief cameo
One viewer said Pearce 'seems like such a genuinely nice and respectful person' off screen and that despite his Hollywood career, he 'didn't forget where he came from'
'What a champion,' another fan tweeted, adding that he deserved an Oscar
After his stint on Neighbours in the late '80s, Pearce found success in Hollywood films such as L.A. Confidential (1997), Time Machine (2002) and Memento (2000). He is pictured in L.A. Confidential with co-stars Russell Crowe and Kevin Spacey
'Guy Pearce was outstanding. Best on ground,' another viewer wrote.
Television columnist Colin Vickery tweeted: 'Guy Pearce looks like he is having a hoot on final @neighbours. So committed. Good on him!'
After his stint on Neighbours in the late '80s, Pearce found success in Hollywood films such as L.A. Confidential (1997), Time Machine (2002) and
