The Cast

Any fan of Aussie drama will recognise at least a few of the faces on Out of the Blue - and if you're a full-on fanatic, you'll probably be able to remember most of them from somewhere. Here's the lowdown on the main cast members.

Basia A'Hern - Basia plays the character of Lucia Jones. She's best known for her roles in Farscape, The Sleepover Club and McLeod's Daughters.

John Atkinson - John plays the character of Stephen Mulroney. He's appeared in Blue Heelers, Breakers, TwentyFourSeven, McLeod's Daughters, and the US series Starter Wife.

Daisy Betts - Daisy plays the character of Peta Lee. She's appeared in Sea Patrol, All Saints and thriller movie Shutter.

Olivia Bonnici - British-born actress Olivia plays the character of Tess McManus. Having studied at the National Institute of Performing Arts, she has a number of theatre credits and has also appeared in the movie Those Without Shadows. You may also recognise her for her presenting work on the UK's Playhouse Disney channel.

Nathaniel Buzolic - Nathaniel plays the character of Paul O'Donnell. He's starred in Water Rats, All Saints and Home and Away, as well as presenting Studio Disney, Weather Ed and The Mint.

Zoe Carides - Zoe plays the character of Pia Jones. She's appeared in loads of TV shows over the years, including The Pacific, E Street, Flying Doctors and All Saints. Her film roles include Brilliant Lies, Death In Brunswick, With Inertia, Kadaicha, and Seeing Red.

Renai Caruso - Renai plays the character of Bec Quilter. She's appeared in a number of movies, including What I Have Written, Soul Trade, Unfinished Sky and Daybreakers.

Diane Craig - Diane plays the character of Deborah McManus. She has a number of TV credits to her name, but we'll name just a few: The Sullivans, E Street, A Country Practice, Home and Away and Prisoner.

Maggie Dence - Maggie plays the character of Olive Hammond. She's probably best remembered for playing Dorothy Burke in Neighbours, but she's also appeared in The Flying Doctors, A Country Practice, Blue Heelers, Stingers and All Saints.

Aidan Gillett - Aidan plays the character of Daniel McManus. Aidan had recently graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts when he secured his role in Out of the Blue. He's also appeared in Pacific and will soon be seen in Home and Away.

Charlotte Gregg - Charlotte plays the character of Tracy O'Donnell. She's appeared in a number of Aussie dramas, including All Saints, Underbelly and Home and Away, on which she starred as Charity Fernbrook. She's also appeared in the movie All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane. Fans of Australian Idol may also recognise her as the partner of 2008 winner Wes Carr.

Daniel Henshall - Daniel plays the character of Adam 'Addo' O'Donnell. Having graduated from the Actors Centre Australia in 2006, he's since appeared in All Saints and the short movie The Making Of The Darlings.

Katherine Hicks - Katherine plays the character of Poppy Hammond. She's starred as Tess Mason in Heartbreak High, as well as having film roles in Sugar Mountain and $quid The Movie.

Noel Hodda - Noel plays the character of Ron O'Donnell. He's appeared in several dramas over the years, so you can take your pick from Five Mile Creek, Cyclone Tracy, Cop Shop, Bodyline, Sons And Daughters, Neighbours, E Street, Big Sky, Heartbreak High, G.P., Water Rats, Murder Call, All Saints, and Blue Water High.

Louis Hunter - Louis plays the character of Kyle Mulroney. Out of the Blue was his debut in a drama series, but he's also appeared in the comedy series Comedy Inc., as well as TV commercials.

Ryan Johnson - Ryan plays the character of Ian 'Stavva' Jones. He has a number of TV credits, including The Secret Life Of Us, All Saints and Underbelly. He's also had a successful film career, starring in All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane, Son of the Mask and Ghostrider.

Sophie Katinis - Sophie plays the character of Gabby West. She's best known for playing Tina in the Australian comedy series Stupid, Stupid Man and Mel Bennett in Headland. She's also appeared in TV commercials and fronted the Sydney bands The Family Vonn Trap and Baby Loves To Cha Cha.

Kim Knuckey - Kim plays the character of Brian Jones. You might recognise him from A Country Practice, Home And Away, G.P., Echo Point, Over The Hill, Big Sky, Murder Call, Wildside, and All Saints.

Dylan Landre - Dylan plays the character of Philby McManus. He appeared on kids' TV series Bush Patrol in the 90s, and he's also been in The Surgeon, All Saints and the short movies The Big Secret and Drive.

Charlie-Rose MacLennan - Young actress Charlie plays the character of Zoe O'Donnell. Out of the Blue was her debut role in a drama series, but she's already done TV commercials, singing and songwriting. Since completing work on Out of the Blue she's also secured a role in Underbelly.

Clayton Watson - Clayton plays the character of Jarrod O'Donnell. He's best known for playing Kid in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. He's also appeared in Blue Heelers and had an award-winning role in Always Greener.

Sam Weaving - Sam plays the character of Kirsten Mulroney. Out of the Blue was her debut in a drama series, but she's also starred in the short film The Cabbie as well as dance and stage productions.