Just days after Home and Away left fans reeling with Levi’s terrifying cliff fall, the actor behind Summer Bay’s beloved doctor is breaking his silence — and his words suggest things are about to get a whole lot darker before they get better.
Tristan Gorey, who has played Levi since joining the show, has opened up about what lies ahead for his character, hinting that the fallout from this near-death ordeal could reshape life in the Bay in ways viewers won’t see coming. Speaking with TV WEEK, Gorey reflected on both the physical intensity of filming the cliffhanger sequence and the emotional weight of one of the show’s most talked-about storylines in recent memory.
A Storyline That Hit Close to Home
Before Levi’s dramatic fall, audiences watched him and on-screen partner Mack, played by Emily Weir, endure the devastating loss of their unborn child — a storyline that struck a nerve with viewers far beyond the usual soap opera drama. For many fans, the grief felt painfully real, sparking an outpouring of personal stories and messages from people who had lived through similar heartbreak themselves.
Gorey didn’t hold back when discussing how much that response meant to him and the wider Home and Away team. He credited the writers, producers and crew for handling such a delicate subject with care, and made it clear the reaction from fans reinforced just how important it was to tell this story properly, on a stage as big as international television.
At the heart of that success, according to Gorey, was his co-star. He spoke warmly about performing opposite Emily Weir, describing the trust and generosity she brought to their scenes together. In his own words, “the little actor inside of me was loving every second of being out on such an incredible real-life location.” While that particular line referred to filming locations, it captures the enthusiasm Gorey has carried through this entire chapter of Levi’s story — even as the character’s circumstances have grown increasingly dire.
Life or Death on the Cliff Edge
Now, with Levi trapped beneath a boulder following his fall during a bushwalk, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Cash and Mali are racing against time to reach him, hampered by no phone reception and rescue crews hours away. It’s a genuinely perilous situation, and Gorey has teased that whatever happens next could permanently alter the course of Summer Bay’s future.
Filming for the sequence took place on location in the Blue Mountains, giving the cast a real taste of the rugged, high-stakes environment their characters were navigating. Gorey spoke fondly of working alongside co-stars Nicholas Cartwright, Ethan Browne and Kyle Shillingsworth, describing the camaraderie between the four of them as reminiscent of a tight-knit action squad, full of banter and energy throughout the shoot.
Despite the dramatic nature of the scenes — including moments where Gorey’s character dangled precariously on set — he was quick to reassure fans that safety was never compromised. Full safety harnesses and an attentive crew were on hand throughout filming, allowing the actors to fully commit to the drama without real risk.
What This Means for Summer Bay
With Levi’s fate still hanging in the balance, and Gorey hinting at long-term consequences for the character and those around him, fans have plenty to speculate about ahead of the show’s return. Could this be the storyline that finally tests Levi and Mack’s relationship beyond repair? Or will surviving this ordeal bring them closer together after everything they’ve already been through?
One thing’s for certain — Home and Away isn’t done with this story yet, and if Gorey’s comments are anything to go by, the ripple effects could be felt in Summer Bay for a long time to come.
What do you think happens next for Levi? Will he pull through, and what could this mean for his future with Mack? Let us know your predictions in the comments!
