Neighbours confirms return of iconic character after 20 years and teases her special storyline
Neighbours has confirmed that Kimberley Davies will return to the soap as Annalise Hartman after 20 years away.
The actor originally played the character between 1993 and 1996, before returning in July 2005 as part of the Australian soap’s 20th anniversary.
After two decades away, it has been confirmed via the soap’s official media channels that Davies will reprise her role as Annalise, with the character set to arrive in Erinsborough in the near future.
“Annalise is back in Erinsborough!” read the post on Instagram, which included a photo of the actor holding up a Ramsay Street sign. “Kimberley Davies will soon reprise her iconic role of Annalise Hartman!”
“But what brings her back to Ramsay Street after two decades away?” they teased in the caption. “One thing’s for sure, Annalise soon discovers that Erinsborough has changed a hell of a lot since the 90s…”
The announcement was warmly received by fans and co-stars in the comment section, with Annie Jones – who portrays Jane Harris on the soap – sending a message including an applause emoji.
“Amazing! Annalise has always been one I wanted to come back. Would love a follow-up doco from the 20th anniversary😂” wrote one fan, with another adding: “Oh this is the golden era for me, I was just the right age.”
“Ahhh, one of my all-time fav characters. What a gift for the fans before we very reluctantly have to say goodbye again,” added another fan as they referenced the upcoming conclusion to the soap following its cancellation.
Another fan also suggested their own idea for further comebacks, commenting: “Aww brilliant get Natalie Imbruglia (Beth) and Sarah Vandenbergh (Lauren) back and the 3 best girls of the 90s will reunite 💖 that be amazing ❤️”
“Loved her back in the day. Hope she’s just as sassy now on her return 🙌❤️,” commented one fan, with another writing: “Annalise was such an underrated character. Exciting to see what’s in store..”
