Mischa Barton's X-rated debut on Neighbours sends fans wild

The Hollywood star is set for some steamy scenes on the Aussie soap.

Neighbours has given fans the first sneak peek at Hollywood star Mischa Barton's appearance, and it looks like things are heating up for her character Reece.

The OC star, 37, looking to be debuting in Ramsay Street with a younger love interest, with her character seducing Big Brother Australia star Xavier Molyneux's character Byron Stone in an elevator scene.

Everything we know about Mischa Barton's character on Neighbours

The promo shows Reece trying to get help with her many shopping bags as Paul Robinson admonishes the workers in the hotel for not helping her, before assigning Byron to help her out.

Mischa Barton and Xavier Molyneux on Neighbours
Mischa Barton and Xavier Molyneux's characters are set for a steamy romance. Photo: Network 10/Prime Video

It looks like Reece and Byron will share a steamy kiss in the elevator, with previous promos teasing an epic romance between the two.

Later the two appear to get closer on a beach date with Byron stating he wants to get to know more about the mysterious Reece, but things look like they reach a dramatic turning point when he finds out about her real identity and accuses her of keeping secrets.

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The teaser promo of Mischa and Byron's steamy romance left Neighbours fans excited, with many stating they 'can't wait' to watch things unfold.

"I LOVE it!!!," one person commented.

"Looks a bit fresher and more modern," another said.

"This clip makes me more excited for Neighbours coming back," another fan said.

Mischa Barton on Neighbours
Mischa Barton plays the mysterious Reece on the new-look Neighbours. Photo: Network 10/Prime Video

Who else is starring in the rebooted Neighbours?

Along with Mischa and Xavier's characters, the revitalised Neighbours series sees the return of fan favourites like Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis), Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney), Harold Bishop (Ian Smith), Karl and Susan Kennedy (Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne), Mike Young (Guy Pearce), and Chloe Brennan and Elly Conway (April Rose Pengilly and Jodi Gordon).

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When and where can I watch Neighbours?

You can tune into the revived soap from Monday September 18 at 4:30pm on Channel 10 or 6:30pm on 10 Peach. It'll also be available to stream on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee.

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