Home and Away Jett star’s life - Netflix fame, co-star bond and jet set lifestyle
He’s one of Australia’s most popular on-screen bad boys playing troublemaker teen Jett in Summer Bay. But what has the star been up to since leaving the soap? Let’s take a look…
Actor Will McDonald is rose to fame for his role as Jett James on Australian soap opera Home and Away and the young actor is showing no signs of slowing down...
He remembers his fellow classmates dunking on his dream of becoming a professional actor.
“Look how that turned out,” he added.
Will will join the likes of fellow actors Chloé Hayden, Bryn Chapman Parish, Ayesha Madon and Brodie Townsend.
The storyline follows the discovery of a secret map that charts all the hook-ups in the school year makes its architect an instant pariah.
In an effort to set the hypersexual students straight, the school forces them into a Sexual Literacy Program.
Posting a heartfelt message on Instagram. Will told fans: “i tried a million times to write this but it never sounded right or good so basically…
“thank you. thank you for watching. thank you for all your positive comments and lovely words. it really means the world to not just myself but the whole cast, we’re truly blown away! and thank you for the all the ca$h love.”
Co-Star Bond
Becoming a child star can be daunting for even the most level-headed kid, but actor Will has been lucky enough to share a bond with his Home and Away co-stars who have supported him all the way.
After leaving the soap in 2015, actor Shane Withington, who plays John Palmer in the Aussie soap, has shared his hopes that his old cast mate will return to Summer Bay.
He told Digital Spy about the prospect of his return: "I would really like that! I would love young William to turn up, we get on like a house on fire.
"He's such a beautiful young actor – I hope so, that would be good if he turns up again as I do miss him. I'm lucky, all the young actors I've worked with all keep in touch with me. It's lovely.”
He even went as far as to say he sees Will almost like his own son.
"I haven't had a son either so having them with me and when they're having a tough time with auditions or if they're having a particularly good time or if they're passing through town, they always give me a call.
"One of the great takeaways of being on the show is the great friendships I've made with them."
Jet Set Lifestyle
When he’s not performing infront of the camera, actor Will often updates fans on his exotic travels on Instagram. His intimate snaps include gorgeous picture from his luxury getaways including Spain, London and Rome.
In one snap he’s seen chugging a beer in a London pub, and posing on a rooftop with the gorgeous skyline behind him. In another he poses infront of some ruin in Italy before showing off the stunning architecture of Rome, including the famous Colosseum.
Another snap shows him enjoying some sunshine in Madrid.
“this is the life” he told fans, who gushed over the star in the comments.
“wow look gorge have a great time!!” said one fan.
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