The OC’s Mischa Barton is officially joining Ramsay Street in an “extended guest role” on the recently revived Neighbours.

Network 10 reveal Mischa will portray the character of Reece, an American new to Erinsborough who’s not quite who she appears to be. Which, is very much the tagline for almost every character on The OC but go off.

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Mischa shot to fame as Marissa on The OC.

Neighbours’ Executive Producer, Jason Herbison said: “We are beyond excited to have an actor of Mischa’s calibre join us for the beginning of this exciting new chapter. Mischa’s character is dynamic and unpredictable, and will have an instant presence on Ramsay Street.”

Speaking of the role herself, Mischa Barton said: “I’m excited to be part of this iconic show’s next chapter, and I am really looking forward to being back in Australia, a place I know and love! I think the character of Reece is going to be a great role for me to explore and play with.”

Neighbours, which we said goodbye to but has been curiously resurrected, will continue to be broadcast in Australia on Network 10.

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