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Scott Major joins Tak for a funny, candid and wide-ranging chat about Heartbreak High, 17 years on Neighbours, acting, directing, indie filmmaking and what comes next for Australia’s creative industry. **What we get into:** - Returning to *Heartbreak High* and playing Rivers again - Why both generations of *Heartbreak High* connected around the world - Becoming drama coach on the reboot - Saying goodbye to *Neighbours* after 17 years - Why the loss of *Neighbours* matters for the Australian screen industry - Life after Ramsay Street and working in indie film - Acting, instinct and staying present on set - Building Major Look TV - Creating a more sustainable model for actors and filmmakers - Why actors still need to be paid for their craft - Going from acting on *Neighbours* to directing it - Directing the *Neighbours* finale — twice - Darren Stark, Lucas Fitzgerald and directing himself - Whether Steph and Lucas should have been endgame **just tak.** is an interview platform dedicated to unmasking the reality of the creative industry. Hosted by Australian actor and presenter Takaya Honda, the show strips away the polished PR narratives to ask the most important question in performance: **Why?** **Support Just Tak on Patreon:** https://www.patreon.com/justtak **Follow Scott Major:** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmaj/ Major Look TV: https://www.youtube.com/@Majorlooktv Website: http://www.scottmajor.com.au/ **Sponsors:** **BeautyBoat.com** — use code BIN25 for 25% off your entire order: https://beautyboat.com/ **RØDE:** thanks for the mics making us sound so good. **Support:** If you’re having a tough time, please don’t struggle alone. **Australia:** Lifeline 13 11 14, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. If life is in danger, call 000. **United Kingdom:** Text Shout to 85258 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis text support. If you are in immediate danger, call 999. Watch just tak on YouTube (and subscribe so you don't miss special live events). Catch up with all things @justtakpod on [Instagram](Instagram.com/justtakpod), TikTok, or [Facebook](Facebook.com/justtakpod) * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.