Lucas Fitzgerald
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Lucas Fitzgerald is a fictional character
from the Australian soap opera Neighbours
, portrayed by Scott Major
. He made his first on-screen appearance on 22 July 2008. The role of Lucas is Major's second character on the show, he previously played Darren Stark
in 1993. Lucas is the brother of Daniel Fitzgerald
. His storylines have included re-connecting with his brother, fighting a Gambling addiction, relationships with Elle Robinson and Stephanie Scully
, being injured in a motorbike accident and getting involved in illegal street racing. Lucas has been described as being a bit of a "bad boy".
. Major had just returned to Australia, after being overseas for a few years and was getting the feel for acting again, when he received a call to play Lucas. He agreed to play the role, saying "It's a different character and it seemed like it could be a lot of fun. In Australia as an actor, to get a regular show it's really hard". Major also attributes the chance to work with Brett Tucker
, who he had known for about ten years, as one of the reasons why he accepted the role of Lucas. In 2009, Major signed a two year contract and was promoted to regular cast member.
describe Lucas as being a bit of a "bad boy" who is always the life of the party. They also state that he loves "being a hero to his mates", but underneath he is a sensitive guy. Channel Five
's Holy Soap
website describe Lucas as being cheeky and cocky. They also said that he is a ladies' man. Major has said that Lucas is a great character to play. He explained "He's got all the right elements that I'd want in a character, he doesn't take anything too serious. It's really fun". Lucas is a motorbike rider and Major had to get a motorbike licence, so he could accurately portray this element of his character. Inside Soap
called Lucas a "typical Aussie bloke-next door." They said that if anyone needs a job doing, than Lucas would do it well and throw a few jokes in while he works. Lucas is not a stranger to hard work and he is employed as a mechanic and a teacher. In July 2011, executive producer, Susan Bower
, said Lucas was a "gorgeous, blue-collar larrikin."
) following his failed relationship with Libby Kennedy
(Kym Valentine
). Major said that Lucas cannot figure Elle out at first, but he is attracted to her. They are opposites and Lucas calls Elle "Princess". Major added "It's not smooth sailing for either of them, and it's still up in the air as to whether they'll finally get it together or not." Major explained that little things keep Lucas and Elle coming back to each other and that there are comedic elements to their relationship. Of Lucas and Elle, executive producer, Susan Bower
said "They're our moonlighting couple. They're chalk and cheese and they'll always be chalk and cheese". She said that they are "crazy about each other", but they are always splitting up and getting back together again. Within their relationship, Bower said that they brought in an important issue that concerns a lot of people, "how does one get an adrenalin rush?" Lucas and Elle are "high rollers", so when they get together they need to look elsewhere for their adrenalin rush. When Elle and Lucas split because he is struggling with a gambling addiction, Elle decides to get revenge on him and invites him to her father's stag night at a casino. However, Elle is left feeling guilty about what she has done. The couple get back together, but when Elle discovers that Lucas has withdrawn a large amount of money, she worries that he has started gambling again. However, Lucas brings out a ring and proposes to Elle at the Erinsborough High Deb ball. Elle accepts, but she is late offered a job in New York and Lucas tells her to follow her dreams and they say goodbye at the airport. During an interview with Digital Spy
in March 2011, Major said that he missed the Lucas and Elle storylines, particulary when they both worked for the Erinsborough News. He explained "There was a lot of comedy involved but it also came across as a very deep love."
(Carla Bonner
) word begin dating. Steph helps Lucas recover from injuries he sustains after a motorbike crash. As they spend more time together, Lucas realises that he loves Steph and he tells her about his feelings. However, he is unaware that Steph has slept with his brother and is pregnant with his child. The couple later split when the truth comes out, but Major told Holy Soap that they could get back together. Of the situation, Major said "It's definitely what Lucas is hoping for. There will be lots of obstacles along the way but hopefully they might be able to get together before she departs." One of the obstacles comes after Steph accidentally kills Ringo Brown
(Sam Clark
). Lucas tries to support Steph, but she pushes him away, as she sees the life she could have had with him and it is too hard for to bear. Lucas does not understand why, but Major said that he still loves her and added "They're a male and female version of each other." Holy Soap said that despite Lucas's flings with other woman, "no one quite matches up to Steph." Major explained that Lucas and Steph are soulmates and when she is placed on trial for killing Ringo, he realises that he might lose her. Major revealed that Lucas decides to act as the trial may leave him "devastated." He said "After being pushed away and pushed away by Steph, he figures that the only way he might be with her finally is to tell her how he feels." Lucas offers to go on the run with Steph, which leaves her with a "life-changing decision to make." Steph chooses not to run and she is later sent to prison.
), who gets Lucas involved in rebirthing cars and illegal street racing. Major told Digital Spy
that the street racing storyline gave him the chance to explore the darker side of Lucas. He explained "As an actor, it would be quite boring to play the good guy all the time and I love playing Lucas when he's being the bad boy. The storyline itself has allowed us to go to new locations – something different – and the good thing about the storyline initially for me was that it was initially Lucas on his own." After Steph goes to jail, Lucas, who had considered settling down, rebels against surburban life. His motivation for street racing is the rush he gets from it, not money. Garland asks Lucas to throw a race and Major said that Lucas is "very proud" and he races to win, so he refuses to throw the race and has to face the consequences. Major added "Lucas is in a very steep downward spiral and unless something pulls him up soon, it could all end in tears." Lucas tries to do the right thing and he also tries to look out for Kate
(Ashleigh Brewer
) and Sophie Ramsay
(Kaiya Jones
), who have become his family. Major said that Lucas will "always live life on the edge", but he would like to see his character helping out children who have gone off the rails in the future.
, had a troubled relationship after becoming rivals following a near-fatal motorbike accident when they were younger. Dan ran Lucas off the road and Lucas was then under the assumption that Dan had done it intentionally. Lucas battled a gambling addiction, which ended up costing him his relationship with his then girlfriend, Natasha Curtis. He became a mechanic for Reyada and also showcased his photography work under the name George Hanson.
(Ryan Moloney
) tells Libby that Lucas and Dan are brothers. Dan and Lucas get into another fight and Lucas almost falls from a balcony and Dan's shoulder is dislocated. The brothers decide to make up and Lucas begins dating Elle Robinson.
Lucas begins gambling, after he is contacted by Johnno Brewer (Damien Aylward) about a poker game at the garage. Lucas borrows money from Johnno and cannot pay it back. Johnno comes for his money a few days later and Lucas is forced to ask Dan for money. Dan encourages Lucas to get help for his problem. Johnno tampers with the Parker's car, thinking it belongs to Lucas, and it causes Bridget Parker
's (Eloise Mignon
) death. Lucas blames himself and he tracks Johnno down and alerts the police. Lucas tries to flee Ramsay Street and begins to self-destruct. Lucas begins meeting with Sonya Mitchell
(Eve Morey
), which causes problems between himself, Elle and Toadie. Sonya reveals that she is Lucas's Gamblers Anonymous sponsor.
Lucas proposes to Elle and she accepts, despite opposition from her father, Paul
(Stefan Dennis
), and Dan. Elle gets a job overseas and they say goodbye at the airport. Dan also leaves after his marriage to Libby breaks down. Lucas receives a message from Elle telling him that their relationship would not have worked out. Lucas takes off on his motorbike and he crashes. Lucas suffers spinal injuries and is told that he will not be able to walk for a while. He attends rehab and meets Billy Forman. Stephanie Scully invites Lucas to stay with her and Lucas tells her he loves her. They begin dating, but Steph suddenly leaves and when she returns, she tells Lucas that she has got back together with Toadie. Lucas reacts angrily and tries to win Steph back. Lucas discovers that Steph is pregnant and reveals the news to her friends and family.
Lucas sets up a Blokes Club in a shed, along with Karl Kennedy
(Alan Fletcher), Lou Carpenter
(Tom Oliver
), Declan Napier
(Erin Mullally
) and Zeke Kinski
(Matthew Werkmeister
). He becomes good friends with his neighbour Michael Williams
(Sandy Winton
). Michael employs Lucas to teach technical classes at Erinsborough High. Paul reveals that Steph had sex with Dan and is carrying his child. Lucas retreats to the shed and he tells Steph that he no longer has feelings for her. Lucas has sex with Libby, but they agree that it was just a bit of fun. Lucas competes with Kyle Canning
(Chris Milligan
) for a room at Number 24, with Lou, Kate
(Ashleigh Brewer
) and Sophie Ramsay
(Kaiya Jones
). Lucas kisses Steph and he tells her he still loves her. Steph accidentally kills Ringo Brown and Lucas feels left out during her court case. He helps Summer Hoyland
(Jordy Lucas
) but Steph a suit, after selling some of his tools to Billy Forman. Lucas asks Steph to run away with him, but she turns him down and is later sent to prison.
Billy puts Lucas in contact with Garland Cole (Jack Finsterer
). Garland asks Lucas to rebirth a car and he gets him involved in illegal street racing. Lucas kisses Sonya's sister Jade Mitchell
(Gemma Pranita
) and the girls later ask Lucas if he is gambling again, which he denies. Garland orders Lucas to throw a race and lose, but Lucas does not listen and Garland has him beaten up and his house trashed. Mark Brennan
(Scott McGregor
) becomes suspicious and Lucas tells him that he owes someone money. Lucas is forced to throw another race, but he can not accept the loss and decides to race again to win. Garland introduces him to a new rider and Lucas is shocked to see it is Mark undercover. Mark asks Lucas to help him get Garland and they rebirth a car for him. Lucas tells Billy not to come to the garage, which angers Mark. Garland comes to pick up the car and he finds Kate. He becomes suspicious, but the police arrive and Mark arrests Garland. Lucas tells Kate about the street racing and she asks him to move out for a while.
Lucas supports Sonya after she admits she is Callum
's (Morgan Baker
) mother. Lucas manages to convince Toadie that Sonya loves him, but he becomes frustrated by Toadie's refusal to act on his feelings. At Harold Bishop
's (Ian Smith
) wedding, he gives a speech about love, which prompts Toadie and Sonya to get back together. Lucas takes Chris Pappas
(James Mason) on at the garage. Paul tells Lucas that his father, Patrick (Brad Liddicoat), has died. Lucas is undecided about going to Patrick's funeral and he tells Paul that he did not respect his father. Lucas decides to go to the funeral, but then changes his mind about going into the church. Patrick's solicitor, Peter Noonan (James Saunders), gets in touch and Toadie offers to go to the office with Lucas. Lucas becomes upset when Peter reads out a letter from his father. He is given Patrick's ashes, which he later scatters on a football field.
Peter tells Lucas that that was a precondition to the rest of his inheritance and Lucas learns that his father has left him a large amount of money. Lucas gives Chris a pay rise and Carla Turner (Natasha Cunningham), who Lucas meets at Charlie's, persuades him to pick her a winner on the horse racing. Lucas decides to make a proper bet, but later tells Sonya that he changed his mind. Lucas decides to give Sonya his inheritance, so she can buy the community garden. However, Sonya turns him down. Lucas goes on a date with Michelle Tran (HaiHa Le) and they begin dating. Lucas starts to find Michelle annoying and when she tries to plan a holiday away together, he decides to break up with her. Lucas learns Elle is selling the garage and he decides to buy it. He then gives Chris an apprenticeship. When a customer talks about gay people in a derogatory manner, Chris tells Lucas, who is reluctant to do anything about it. Chris quits his job, but Lucas apologises and he accepts his job back. Lucas witnesses an argument between Chris and his father, George (Lliam Amor). When George slaps Chris, Lucas punches George. He later apologises.
Lucas is offered a large sum of money to sell the garage to a development group, represented by Toadie. Lucas meets Emilia Jovanovic (Freya Stafford
) when her car breaks down in Ramsay Street. While Lucas fixes her car, Emilia tells him she is a beautician. Lucas invites her for a drink, but she declines. Lucas later books an appointment with Emilia and Lou forces him to have his chest waxed by her. Lucas is disappointed when Emilia cancels their date, but he decides to go to Emilia's workplace and invites her to lunch in his van. Lucas and Emilia begin dating and Lucas learns she is Michael's sister in law. Lucas tells Toadie that he will not be selling the garage. Lucas becomes angry with Toadie when he tries to convince him to accept the latest offer for his garage. Lucas later finds his garage has been sabotaged and he fails an impromptu safety inspection. He blames Toadie and his law firm. Peter Noonan tells Lucas that a foreman from the development sabotaged his business and Lucas will be compensated.
. Holy Soap named Lucas' most memorable moment as feeling responsible for Bridget Parker's death when Johnno Brewer sabotaged the Parkers' car. They said "It led to a guilt-stricken Lucas trying to flee Ramsay Street". Of Lucas, Jaci Stephen of The Daily Mail said "Not only is he addicted to gambling, he is pathologically attached to his biking jacket, even when everyone around him is in boxer shorts and vests. Maybe he lost his undies in a poker game?" One year later she commented on his jacket again, saying he must be cemented into it; because he has worn it "ever since he first arrived in Erinsborough". Stephen later insulted Lucas' storyline with Steph, in which he starts physio to be a "real man" for her. She said "Trust me, Lucas. Given the girl's history, she'd probably be happy with a goldfish for company."
The Daily Record
said that his relationship with Elle was becoming more epic than "Doctor Zhivago
, Romeo and Juliet
or The Thorn Birds
. They branded it as a silly storyline because they were "clearly mad for each other" but "too stubborn to let each other know it". After Lucas discovers Dan has given Sam his savings, the paper said "Even Lucas, who's hardly a moral compass you could steer by, is disgusted by his brother's actions." In July 2011, Anthony D. Langford from AfterElton revealed that he had seen some comments from people thinking that Lucas and Chris should be paired up. He opined that there is not a hint of romance between the two and revealed that he liked Chris and Lucas's mentor and mentee relationship as it is.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from the Australian soap opera Neighbours
Neighbours
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
, portrayed by Scott Major
Scott Major
Scott Major is an Australian actor. Major's acting début was playing Murray on Home and Away in the 1990s. He joined the Neighbours cast for a brief period in 1993 as the original Darren Stark. and then was a part of the Heartbreak High cast as "Rivers" from 1994–1995...
. He made his first on-screen appearance on 22 July 2008. The role of Lucas is Major's second character on the show, he previously played Darren Stark
Darren Stark
Darren Stark is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Todd MacDonald. He made his first on-screen appearance on 20 July 1993 and was originally played by Scott Major. When the character was released from prison in 1996, MacDonald took over the role and remained...
in 1993. Lucas is the brother of Daniel Fitzgerald
Daniel Fitzgerald (Neighbours)
Daniel Fitzgerald is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Brett Tucker. He made his first on-screen appearance on 1 September 1999. Dan becomes a teacher at Erinsborough High and shares a house with fellow teacher, Tess. He remained as a recurring...
. His storylines have included re-connecting with his brother, fighting a Gambling addiction, relationships with Elle Robinson and Stephanie Scully
Stephanie Scully
Stephanie Jo "Steph" Scully is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Carla Bonner. She made her first on-screen appearance on 21 October 1999. Stephanie is the eldest daughter of Joe and Lyn Scully and the mother to a son, Charlie...
, being injured in a motorbike accident and getting involved in illegal street racing. Lucas has been described as being a bit of a "bad boy".
Casting
Scott Major first appeared in Neighbours in 1993 as Darren StarkDarren Stark
Darren Stark is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Todd MacDonald. He made his first on-screen appearance on 20 July 1993 and was originally played by Scott Major. When the character was released from prison in 1996, MacDonald took over the role and remained...
. Major had just returned to Australia, after being overseas for a few years and was getting the feel for acting again, when he received a call to play Lucas. He agreed to play the role, saying "It's a different character and it seemed like it could be a lot of fun. In Australia as an actor, to get a regular show it's really hard". Major also attributes the chance to work with Brett Tucker
Brett Tucker
Brett Alan Tucker is an Australian actor and singer. He was a series regular in The Saddle Club and McLeod's Daughters...
, who he had known for about ten years, as one of the reasons why he accepted the role of Lucas. In 2009, Major signed a two year contract and was promoted to regular cast member.
Characterisation
Network TenNetwork Ten
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describe Lucas as being a bit of a "bad boy" who is always the life of the party. They also state that he loves "being a hero to his mates", but underneath he is a sensitive guy. Channel Five
Channel Five
Channel 5 is a television network that broadcasts in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1997, it was the fifth and final national terrestrial analogue network to launch. The station was branded as Five between 2002 and 2010...
's Holy Soap
Holy Soap
Holy Soap is a UK television and entertainment website founded in June 2009 by the British television company Channel 5. The website is the official UK home of the Australian soap operas Home and Away and Neighbours, which are broadcast on the channel...
website describe Lucas as being cheeky and cocky. They also said that he is a ladies' man. Major has said that Lucas is a great character to play. He explained "He's got all the right elements that I'd want in a character, he doesn't take anything too serious. It's really fun". Lucas is a motorbike rider and Major had to get a motorbike licence, so he could accurately portray this element of his character. Inside Soap
Inside Soap
Inside Soap is a weekly UK magazine, released every Tuesday. It covers current and future storylines in soap operas shown in the United Kingdom....
called Lucas a "typical Aussie bloke-next door." They said that if anyone needs a job doing, than Lucas would do it well and throw a few jokes in while he works. Lucas is not a stranger to hard work and he is employed as a mechanic and a teacher. In July 2011, executive producer, Susan Bower
Susan Bower
Susan Bower is an Australian television producer and television writer best known for her work on the soap opera Neighbours.-Career:Bower is a former nurse who worked at The Alfred Hospital for 20 years before getting her scriptwriting breakthrough on A Country Practice, where she provided the...
, said Lucas was a "gorgeous, blue-collar larrikin."
Relationship with Elle Robinson
Lucas begins a relationship with Elle Robinson (Pippa BlackPippa Black
Pippa Black is an Australian actress. From 2005 to 2009, Black played Elle Robinson in the soap opera Neighbours. Black played Tonya in the NBC series Outsourced from 2010 to 2011.-Career:...
) following his failed relationship with Libby Kennedy
Libby Kennedy
Elizabeth Grace "Libby" Kennedy is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Kym Valentine. She made her first on-screen appearance on 3 October 1994 and departed in 2004, before returning on 12 November 2007. Libby is the only daughter of Karl and Susan Kennedy...
(Kym Valentine
Kym Valentine
Kym Valentine is a Maltese Australian actress best known for her portrayal of Libby Kennedy in the soap opera Neighbours.-Early and personal life:...
). Major said that Lucas cannot figure Elle out at first, but he is attracted to her. They are opposites and Lucas calls Elle "Princess". Major added "It's not smooth sailing for either of them, and it's still up in the air as to whether they'll finally get it together or not." Major explained that little things keep Lucas and Elle coming back to each other and that there are comedic elements to their relationship. Of Lucas and Elle, executive producer, Susan Bower
Susan Bower
Susan Bower is an Australian television producer and television writer best known for her work on the soap opera Neighbours.-Career:Bower is a former nurse who worked at The Alfred Hospital for 20 years before getting her scriptwriting breakthrough on A Country Practice, where she provided the...
said "They're our moonlighting couple. They're chalk and cheese and they'll always be chalk and cheese". She said that they are "crazy about each other", but they are always splitting up and getting back together again. Within their relationship, Bower said that they brought in an important issue that concerns a lot of people, "how does one get an adrenalin rush?" Lucas and Elle are "high rollers", so when they get together they need to look elsewhere for their adrenalin rush. When Elle and Lucas split because he is struggling with a gambling addiction, Elle decides to get revenge on him and invites him to her father's stag night at a casino. However, Elle is left feeling guilty about what she has done. The couple get back together, but when Elle discovers that Lucas has withdrawn a large amount of money, she worries that he has started gambling again. However, Lucas brings out a ring and proposes to Elle at the Erinsborough High Deb ball. Elle accepts, but she is late offered a job in New York and Lucas tells her to follow her dreams and they say goodbye at the airport. During an interview with Digital Spy
Digital Spy
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in March 2011, Major said that he missed the Lucas and Elle storylines, particulary when they both worked for the Erinsborough News. He explained "There was a lot of comedy involved but it also came across as a very deep love."
Relationship with Stephanie Scully
In January 2010, Holy Soap revealed that Lucas and Stephanie ScullyStephanie Scully
Stephanie Jo "Steph" Scully is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Carla Bonner. She made her first on-screen appearance on 21 October 1999. Stephanie is the eldest daughter of Joe and Lyn Scully and the mother to a son, Charlie...
(Carla Bonner
Carla Bonner
Carla Bonner is an Australian actress best known for playing the role of Steph Scully in the soap opera Neighbours, a role she played from 1999 to 2010...
) word begin dating. Steph helps Lucas recover from injuries he sustains after a motorbike crash. As they spend more time together, Lucas realises that he loves Steph and he tells her about his feelings. However, he is unaware that Steph has slept with his brother and is pregnant with his child. The couple later split when the truth comes out, but Major told Holy Soap that they could get back together. Of the situation, Major said "It's definitely what Lucas is hoping for. There will be lots of obstacles along the way but hopefully they might be able to get together before she departs." One of the obstacles comes after Steph accidentally kills Ringo Brown
Ringo Brown
Ringo Brown is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Sam Clark. Clark was given the role after he entered and won a Dolly magazine competition. He made his first on-screen appearance on 24 January 2007...
(Sam Clark
Sam Clark
-Studio albums:-Singles:-Music videos:-Filmography:-Awards and nominations:-External links:* on SoundCloud...
). Lucas tries to support Steph, but she pushes him away, as she sees the life she could have had with him and it is too hard for to bear. Lucas does not understand why, but Major said that he still loves her and added "They're a male and female version of each other." Holy Soap said that despite Lucas's flings with other woman, "no one quite matches up to Steph." Major explained that Lucas and Steph are soulmates and when she is placed on trial for killing Ringo, he realises that he might lose her. Major revealed that Lucas decides to act as the trial may leave him "devastated." He said "After being pushed away and pushed away by Steph, he figures that the only way he might be with her finally is to tell her how he feels." Lucas offers to go on the run with Steph, which leaves her with a "life-changing decision to make." Steph chooses not to run and she is later sent to prison.
Illegal street racing
When Lucas becomes strapped for money and needs something to fill the void left by his gambling addiction, his friend, Billy (Jez Constable), introduces him to Garland Cole (Jack FinstererJack Finsterer
-Early life:Finsterer grew up in Ainslie, Canberra, where he attended Daramalan College, before going on to study drama at the Victorian College of Arts in Melbourne.-Career:...
), who gets Lucas involved in rebirthing cars and illegal street racing. Major told Digital Spy
Digital Spy
Digital Spy is a British entertainment and media news website. According to Alexa Internet traffic statistics, as of February 2011, Digital Spy is the 93rd most popular website in the United Kingdom, with an overall Alexa ranking of 2,088....
that the street racing storyline gave him the chance to explore the darker side of Lucas. He explained "As an actor, it would be quite boring to play the good guy all the time and I love playing Lucas when he's being the bad boy. The storyline itself has allowed us to go to new locations – something different – and the good thing about the storyline initially for me was that it was initially Lucas on his own." After Steph goes to jail, Lucas, who had considered settling down, rebels against surburban life. His motivation for street racing is the rush he gets from it, not money. Garland asks Lucas to throw a race and Major said that Lucas is "very proud" and he races to win, so he refuses to throw the race and has to face the consequences. Major added "Lucas is in a very steep downward spiral and unless something pulls him up soon, it could all end in tears." Lucas tries to do the right thing and he also tries to look out for Kate
Kate Ramsay
Kate Ramsay is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Ashleigh Brewer. She made her first on-screen appearance on 15 May 2009. She is the eldest sibling of Harry and Sophie Ramsay...
(Ashleigh Brewer
Ashleigh Brewer
Ashleigh Brewer is an Australian actress. She is best known for playing Kate Ramsay in the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours.-Biography and personal life:...
) and Sophie Ramsay
Sophie Ramsay
Sophie Ramsay is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Kaiya Jones. She made her first on-screen appearance on 18 May 2009. The character was created as part of a new generation of the Ramsay family. Sophie is the youngest of the Ramsay siblings, which also...
(Kaiya Jones
Kaiya Jones
Kaiya Jones is a Scottish-born Australian actress best known for playing the role of Sophie Ramsay in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. She previously played Jess Cooper in The Saddle Club series 3.-Early and personal life:...
), who have become his family. Major said that Lucas will "always live life on the edge", but he would like to see his character helping out children who have gone off the rails in the future.
Background
Lucas and his brother, DanDaniel Fitzgerald (Neighbours)
Daniel Fitzgerald is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Brett Tucker. He made his first on-screen appearance on 1 September 1999. Dan becomes a teacher at Erinsborough High and shares a house with fellow teacher, Tess. He remained as a recurring...
, had a troubled relationship after becoming rivals following a near-fatal motorbike accident when they were younger. Dan ran Lucas off the road and Lucas was then under the assumption that Dan had done it intentionally. Lucas battled a gambling addiction, which ended up costing him his relationship with his then girlfriend, Natasha Curtis. He became a mechanic for Reyada and also showcased his photography work under the name George Hanson.
2008—
Lucas goes to Charlie's with his friends and he is dared to flirt with Libby Kennedy. When he fails the dare, he is stripped of his clothes and tied to a lamp post. Libby finds him and she agrees to go on a date with Lucas, which goes well. Lucas sees Libby talking to Dan and he stands her up on their next date. Lucas apologises and asks her to come to his photography exhibition. Lucas and Dan fight and Toadfish RebecchiToadfish Rebecchi
Jarrod Vincenzo Rebecchi is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Ryan Moloney. He debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 8 February 1995....
(Ryan Moloney
Ryan Moloney
Ryan Moloney is an Australian actor best known for his portrayal of the fictional character Jarrod "Toadfish" Rebecchi in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.-Before Neighbours:...
) tells Libby that Lucas and Dan are brothers. Dan and Lucas get into another fight and Lucas almost falls from a balcony and Dan's shoulder is dislocated. The brothers decide to make up and Lucas begins dating Elle Robinson.
Lucas begins gambling, after he is contacted by Johnno Brewer (Damien Aylward) about a poker game at the garage. Lucas borrows money from Johnno and cannot pay it back. Johnno comes for his money a few days later and Lucas is forced to ask Dan for money. Dan encourages Lucas to get help for his problem. Johnno tampers with the Parker's car, thinking it belongs to Lucas, and it causes Bridget Parker
Bridget Parker
Bridget Louise "Didge" Parker is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Eloise Mignon. In 2007 the show was revamped to boost falling ratings in Australia. As part of this, the show's focus returned to family dynamics and the character of Bridget and her family...
's (Eloise Mignon
Eloise Mignon
Eloise Mignon is an Australian actress born in Kuwait.-Career:Mignon was educated at Melbourne Girls College, Wesley College and St Michael's Grammar School her screen credits include a role in Legacy of the Silver Shadow and a main character Mara Lomax in children's sci-fi series Silversun. She...
) death. Lucas blames himself and he tracks Johnno down and alerts the police. Lucas tries to flee Ramsay Street and begins to self-destruct. Lucas begins meeting with Sonya Mitchell
Sonya Mitchell
Sonya Mitchell is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Eve Morey. She made her first on-screen appearance on 14 August 2009. Sonya was initially a recurring character, but Morey was promoted to regular cast member in July 2010...
(Eve Morey
Eve Morey
Eve Morey is an Australian actress best known for playing Sonya Mitchell in the soap opera Neighbours.-Career:Morey majored in drama and media studies, while undertaking a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Deakin University...
), which causes problems between himself, Elle and Toadie. Sonya reveals that she is Lucas's Gamblers Anonymous sponsor.
Lucas proposes to Elle and she accepts, despite opposition from her father, Paul
Paul Robinson (Neighbours)
Paul Stewart Robinson is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, a long-running serial drama about social life in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough. He is played by Stefan Dennis. Paul debuted in the serial's first episode in 1985 and appeared on a...
(Stefan Dennis
Stefan Dennis
Stefan Dennis is an Australian actor, best known for playing the role of Paul Robinson in the soap opera, Neighbours, from its first episode in March 1985 to the present day...
), and Dan. Elle gets a job overseas and they say goodbye at the airport. Dan also leaves after his marriage to Libby breaks down. Lucas receives a message from Elle telling him that their relationship would not have worked out. Lucas takes off on his motorbike and he crashes. Lucas suffers spinal injuries and is told that he will not be able to walk for a while. He attends rehab and meets Billy Forman. Stephanie Scully invites Lucas to stay with her and Lucas tells her he loves her. They begin dating, but Steph suddenly leaves and when she returns, she tells Lucas that she has got back together with Toadie. Lucas reacts angrily and tries to win Steph back. Lucas discovers that Steph is pregnant and reveals the news to her friends and family.
Lucas sets up a Blokes Club in a shed, along with Karl Kennedy
Karl Kennedy
Karl Raymond Kennedy is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Alan Fletcher. The character and his family were created by storyliners in an attempt to bring the show back to its roots. Karl made his first on-screen appearance on 20 September 1994 along with his...
(Alan Fletcher), Lou Carpenter
Lou Carpenter
Louis "Lou" Carpenter is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Tom Oliver. He made his first on-screen appearance on 30 March 1988. Lou appeared for a brief time, before leaving and later returning in January 1992 as a regular cast member. He is the longest...
(Tom Oliver
Tom Oliver
Tom Oliver is an English television, film and theatre actor best known today for playing the role of Lou Carpenter in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.-Career:...
), Declan Napier
Declan Napier
Declan Napier is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Erin Mullally. The character first appeared on-screen on 25 July 2007. In January 2010 it was announced that original actor James Sorensen had quit the role of Declan and the decision to recast...
(Erin Mullally
Erin Mullally
Erin Mullally is an Australian actor and model best known for playing the role of Declan Napier in Neighbours. Mullally was cast in the role after original actor, James Sorensen, left the show. The character of Declan is Mullally's first major television role...
) and Zeke Kinski
Zeke Kinski
Ezekiel "Zeke" Kinski is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Matthew Werkmeister. He made his first on-screen appearance on 22 August 2005. Zeke is the son of Alex Kinski and the younger brother of Katya and Rachel...
(Matthew Werkmeister
Matthew Werkmeister
Matthew Werkmeister is an Australian stage and television actor. He is best known for his role as Zeke Kinski in the soap opera Neighbours which he joined in 2005...
). He becomes good friends with his neighbour Michael Williams
Michael Williams (Neighbours)
Michael Williams is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Sandy Winton. He made his first on-screen appearance on 4 May 2010. Winton joined the cast in March 2010 and he admitted that playing Michael may prove to be a challenge. Michael is the father of Natasha...
(Sandy Winton
Sandy Winton
Sandy Winton, born Alexander Gordon, is an Australian actor currently playing the role of Erinsborough High Principal, Michael Williams, in the soap-opera, Neighbours.-Career:...
). Michael employs Lucas to teach technical classes at Erinsborough High. Paul reveals that Steph had sex with Dan and is carrying his child. Lucas retreats to the shed and he tells Steph that he no longer has feelings for her. Lucas has sex with Libby, but they agree that it was just a bit of fun. Lucas competes with Kyle Canning
Kyle Canning
Kyle Canning is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Chris Milligan. The actor successfully auditioned for the six week recurring role of Kyle and he made his first on screen appearance on 26 November 2008. Milligan was later asked back every couple of months...
(Chris Milligan
Chris Milligan
Chris Milligan is an Australian actor. He has appeared in numerous television series and is best known for his role as Kyle Canning in the soap opera Neighbours.-Career:...
) for a room at Number 24, with Lou, Kate
Kate Ramsay
Kate Ramsay is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Ashleigh Brewer. She made her first on-screen appearance on 15 May 2009. She is the eldest sibling of Harry and Sophie Ramsay...
(Ashleigh Brewer
Ashleigh Brewer
Ashleigh Brewer is an Australian actress. She is best known for playing Kate Ramsay in the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours.-Biography and personal life:...
) and Sophie Ramsay
Sophie Ramsay
Sophie Ramsay is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Kaiya Jones. She made her first on-screen appearance on 18 May 2009. The character was created as part of a new generation of the Ramsay family. Sophie is the youngest of the Ramsay siblings, which also...
(Kaiya Jones
Kaiya Jones
Kaiya Jones is a Scottish-born Australian actress best known for playing the role of Sophie Ramsay in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. She previously played Jess Cooper in The Saddle Club series 3.-Early and personal life:...
). Lucas kisses Steph and he tells her he still loves her. Steph accidentally kills Ringo Brown and Lucas feels left out during her court case. He helps Summer Hoyland
Summer Hoyland
Summer Rose Hoyland is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Jordy Lucas. She made her first on-screen appearance on 20 May 2002. The character was originally played by Marisa Siketa from her arrival to her departure in 2005 and her subsequent...
(Jordy Lucas
Jordy Lucas
Jordy Lucas is an Australian actress best known for playing the role of Summer Hoyland in Neighbours.-Personal life:...
) but Steph a suit, after selling some of his tools to Billy Forman. Lucas asks Steph to run away with him, but she turns him down and is later sent to prison.
Billy puts Lucas in contact with Garland Cole (Jack Finsterer
Jack Finsterer
-Early life:Finsterer grew up in Ainslie, Canberra, where he attended Daramalan College, before going on to study drama at the Victorian College of Arts in Melbourne.-Career:...
). Garland asks Lucas to rebirth a car and he gets him involved in illegal street racing. Lucas kisses Sonya's sister Jade Mitchell
Jade Mitchell
Jade Mitchell is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Gemma Pranita. Pranita's casting was announced in September 2010 and it was revealed that Jade would be introduced as the younger sister of Sonya Mitchell...
(Gemma Pranita
Gemma Pranita
Gemma Pranita is a Thai-born Australian actress. Pranita was encouraged to join the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts by her drama teacher, and from 1999 to 2003, she competed at state level in the Shakespeare Globe Association's annual Shakespeare festival. Pranita formed a theatre...
) and the girls later ask Lucas if he is gambling again, which he denies. Garland orders Lucas to throw a race and lose, but Lucas does not listen and Garland has him beaten up and his house trashed. Mark Brennan
Mark Brennan (Neighbours)
Mark Brennan is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by model and television presenter Scott McGregor. He made his first on-screen appearance on 30 August 2010. McGregor initially had a four week guest contract with the show, but this was increased to six months...
(Scott McGregor
Scott McGregor (model)
Scott McGregor is an Australian model, television presenter and actor.-Career:Since 2005 he has worked as a model on the Nine Network program Temptation, as well as television presenting work for Foxtel...
) becomes suspicious and Lucas tells him that he owes someone money. Lucas is forced to throw another race, but he can not accept the loss and decides to race again to win. Garland introduces him to a new rider and Lucas is shocked to see it is Mark undercover. Mark asks Lucas to help him get Garland and they rebirth a car for him. Lucas tells Billy not to come to the garage, which angers Mark. Garland comes to pick up the car and he finds Kate. He becomes suspicious, but the police arrive and Mark arrests Garland. Lucas tells Kate about the street racing and she asks him to move out for a while.
Lucas supports Sonya after she admits she is Callum
Callum Jones
Callum Jones is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours played by child actor Morgan Baker. He made his first appearance on-screen on 9 June 2008. The character was introduced to the show following the decision to stop a storyline that saw Toadfish Rebecchi adopt a child...
's (Morgan Baker
Morgan Baker
Morgan Baker is an Australian child actor. He has been playing Callum Jones on the soap opera Neighbours since June 2008.-Career:...
) mother. Lucas manages to convince Toadie that Sonya loves him, but he becomes frustrated by Toadie's refusal to act on his feelings. At Harold Bishop
Harold Bishop
Harold Bishop is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Ian Smith. He made his first on-screen appearance on 30 January 1987. Smith was offered a role by Neighbours creator and executive producer Reg Watson...
's (Ian Smith
Ian Smith (actor)
Ian Smith is an Australian soap opera character actor and television screenwriter, best known today for his long-running role as the caring, kindly coffee shop owner Harold Bishop in the soap opera Neighbours....
) wedding, he gives a speech about love, which prompts Toadie and Sonya to get back together. Lucas takes Chris Pappas
Chris Pappas
Chris Pappas is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by James Mason. Mason was told the character was gay when he successfully auditioned for the role in 2009. He began filming his first scenes in October of that year and he made his first on-screen appearance on...
(James Mason) on at the garage. Paul tells Lucas that his father, Patrick (Brad Liddicoat), has died. Lucas is undecided about going to Patrick's funeral and he tells Paul that he did not respect his father. Lucas decides to go to the funeral, but then changes his mind about going into the church. Patrick's solicitor, Peter Noonan (James Saunders), gets in touch and Toadie offers to go to the office with Lucas. Lucas becomes upset when Peter reads out a letter from his father. He is given Patrick's ashes, which he later scatters on a football field.
Peter tells Lucas that that was a precondition to the rest of his inheritance and Lucas learns that his father has left him a large amount of money. Lucas gives Chris a pay rise and Carla Turner (Natasha Cunningham), who Lucas meets at Charlie's, persuades him to pick her a winner on the horse racing. Lucas decides to make a proper bet, but later tells Sonya that he changed his mind. Lucas decides to give Sonya his inheritance, so she can buy the community garden. However, Sonya turns him down. Lucas goes on a date with Michelle Tran (HaiHa Le) and they begin dating. Lucas starts to find Michelle annoying and when she tries to plan a holiday away together, he decides to break up with her. Lucas learns Elle is selling the garage and he decides to buy it. He then gives Chris an apprenticeship. When a customer talks about gay people in a derogatory manner, Chris tells Lucas, who is reluctant to do anything about it. Chris quits his job, but Lucas apologises and he accepts his job back. Lucas witnesses an argument between Chris and his father, George (Lliam Amor). When George slaps Chris, Lucas punches George. He later apologises.
Lucas is offered a large sum of money to sell the garage to a development group, represented by Toadie. Lucas meets Emilia Jovanovic (Freya Stafford
Freya Stafford
Freya Stafford is an Australian actress who has appeared in the television programs Head Start and White Collar Blue as central characters.-Early and personal life:Stafford was born and raised in Hobart, Tasmania...
) when her car breaks down in Ramsay Street. While Lucas fixes her car, Emilia tells him she is a beautician. Lucas invites her for a drink, but she declines. Lucas later books an appointment with Emilia and Lou forces him to have his chest waxed by her. Lucas is disappointed when Emilia cancels their date, but he decides to go to Emilia's workplace and invites her to lunch in his van. Lucas and Emilia begin dating and Lucas learns she is Michael's sister in law. Lucas tells Toadie that he will not be selling the garage. Lucas becomes angry with Toadie when he tries to convince him to accept the latest offer for his garage. Lucas later finds his garage has been sabotaged and he fails an impromptu safety inspection. He blames Toadie and his law firm. Peter Noonan tells Lucas that a foreman from the development sabotaged his business and Lucas will be compensated.
Reception
For his portrayal of Lucas, Major was nominated for "Best Bad Boy" at the 2009 All About Soap Bubble AwardsAll About Soap
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. Holy Soap named Lucas' most memorable moment as feeling responsible for Bridget Parker's death when Johnno Brewer sabotaged the Parkers' car. They said "It led to a guilt-stricken Lucas trying to flee Ramsay Street". Of Lucas, Jaci Stephen of The Daily Mail said "Not only is he addicted to gambling, he is pathologically attached to his biking jacket, even when everyone around him is in boxer shorts and vests. Maybe he lost his undies in a poker game?" One year later she commented on his jacket again, saying he must be cemented into it; because he has worn it "ever since he first arrived in Erinsborough". Stephen later insulted Lucas' storyline with Steph, in which he starts physio to be a "real man" for her. She said "Trust me, Lucas. Given the girl's history, she'd probably be happy with a goldfish for company."
The Daily Record
Daily Record (Scotland)
The Daily Record is a Scottish tabloid newspaper based in Glasgow. It had been the best-selling daily paper in Scotland for many years with a paid circulation in August 2011 of 307,794 . It is now outsold by its arch-rival the Scottish Sun which in September 2010 had a circulation of 339,586 in...
said that his relationship with Elle was becoming more epic than "Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago
-Original creation:*Doctor Zhivago, by Boris Pasternak, published in 1957**Yuri Andreyevich Zhivago, a fictional character and the main protagonist of the book Doctor Zhivago-Adaptations:There are several adaptations based on the Doctor Zhivago book:...
, Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of playwright William Shakespeare about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately unite their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular archetypal stories of young, teenage lovers.Romeo and Juliet belongs to a...
or The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds is a 1977 best-selling novel by Colleen McCullough, an Australian author.In 1983 it was adapted as a television mini-series that, during its television run 27–30 March, became the United States' second highest rated mini-series of all time behind Roots; both series were produced by...
. They branded it as a silly storyline because they were "clearly mad for each other" but "too stubborn to let each other know it". After Lucas discovers Dan has given Sam his savings, the paper said "Even Lucas, who's hardly a moral compass you could steer by, is disgusted by his brother's actions." In July 2011, Anthony D. Langford from AfterElton revealed that he had seen some comments from people thinking that Lucas and Chris should be paired up. He opined that there is not a hint of romance between the two and revealed that he liked Chris and Lucas's mentor and mentee relationship as it is.