Max Hoyland

Add links
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Max Hoyland
Neighbours character
Rosie Hoyland
SistersIzzy Hoyland
Wife
Sons
Holly Hoyland

Max Hoyland is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Stephen Lovatt. He made his first appearance on 22 August 2002 and departed on 16 February 2007.

Casting

After his last appearance in 2007, Lovatt said that he did not know if he would be coming back to Neighbours.[1] However, he said that he would "consider any offer from its producers", but thought that characters like Max usually go for good.[1]

Development

Rosie Hoyland (Maggie Millar), they add: "Both headstrong and idealistic, they rub up against tradition and authority the wrong way and frequently find themselves taking opposite stances on big issues."[2] Tom Adair writing for The Age, has described his character as simply "decency personified".[3]

The character's mother, Rosie Hoyland, and children Boyd Hoyland (Kyal Marsh) and Summer Hoyland (Marisa Siketa) were introduced in early 2002. Max's whereabouts were initially unknown, as he left the family following the death of his wife to long QT syndrome.[4] Lovett said that Max "turns up out of the blue – it's a complete surprise to Rosie and the kids".[4] After learning that Summer has the same heart condition as his late wife, Max wants to "take on his fatherly responsibilities again."[4] He appears reluctant to talk about why he abandoned his children, but Lovett thought that viewers would see that his wife's death has had a big impact on him. He knows she was too young to die, so he is worried about Summer having the same condition. Max does not receive a warm welcome from Rosie and Boyd, so Max is determined to reconnect with them and moves into Number 32 Ramsay Street.[4] Lovett added, "Max knows that he's got a lot of making up to do as far as the kids are concerned. But he tends to overcompensate and it all ends up kind of backfiring on him!"[4]

Producers established a romantic relationship with

Joanne Blair (Nell Feeney), after she sees them talking.[5] She thinks they are planning a date, but Joanne is just asking for Max's advice about the right cricket bat for her son. Steph then decides to go on a date with Joanne's nephew Dennis.[5]

Their relationship later fails after Max runs away to a new family. Bonner said that their marriage was over because "It's been very badly damaged and a part of her feels that her husband doesn't know her at all, and doesn't trust her." Steph is "hurt" and sees "no way back from here".[6]

Storylines

Max follows his children Boyd and Summer Hoyland to Erinsborough, where he reconnects with them and his mother, Rosie Hoyland. He buys into

Charlie Hoyland
(Aaron Aulsebrook-Walker).

While rescuing

Salvation Army
and agrees to move on.

Max returns to stand trial for killing Cameron. Robert is put on the stand to give evidence, but Paul bursts in, screaming at the judge that Robert is unfit to testify. Max's lawyer

Philippa Hoyland
(Wendy Bos) off-screen.

Reception

Max became a popular character with some viewers.[7] Robin Oliver writing for The Sydney Morning Herald opined he was compelled to watch Max and Steph's wedding, describing it as 20 minutes of "good fun".[8] Brian Courtis of The Sunday Age and The Sun-Herald also chose their wedding as their "Pick of the day".[9][10] Fergus Sheil of The Age said chose Max as the standout character from the episode airing on 21 April 2005, however was unimpressed by the lack of scientific knowledge in the episode. He quipped that Max "deserves a Logie" for his "attempts" to awaken a comatose Boyd, by withholding the outcome of a football match.[11]

Michael Idato writing for The Sydney Morning Herald disliked Max and described his appearance stating: "Max who, for the record, looks young enough to be hanging out with the gang rather than claiming fatherhood to at least two of them is dealing with the precociously slappable Summer and the hormonally simmering Boyd."

Tvnz.co.nz included Max in their list of the top 30 Neighbours characters. Praising him, they stated "One of the most memorable father figures, Max was headstrong and loyal, an all-round 'good guy' with a desire to protect his loved ones."[13]

References

  1. ^ a b "New season for Neighbours star". NZCity News. New Zealand City Ltd. 11 May 2007. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  2. Network Ten. Archived from the original
    on 27 April 2007. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  3. ^ Adair, Tom (6 December 2007). "The neighbourhood ain't what it was". The Age. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Runaway dad". Inside Soap. No. 216. 12–25 October 2002. p. 26.
  5. ^ a b "Mixed messages". Inside Soap. No. 227. 15–28 March 2003. p. 17.
  6. ^ "No going back". TV Week. 18–24 February 2008. p. 30.
  7. ^ "A neighbourly obsession". The Age. (Fairfax Media). 30 September 2004. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
  8. ^ Oliver, Robin (21 July 2004). "Neighbours". The Sydney Morning Herald. (Fairfax Media). Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
  9. ^ Courtis, Brian (18 July 2004). "Critic's choice". The Age. (Fairfax Media). Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  10. ^ Courtis, Brian (18 June 2004). "Critic's choice". The Sun-Herald. (Fairfax Media). Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  11. ^ Sheil, Fergus (21 April 2005). "Critic's view - Monday". The Age. (Fairfax Media). Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  12. ^ Idato, Michael (27 January 2001). "TV previews". The Sydney Morning Herald. (Fairfax Media). Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  13. Tvnz.co.nz
    . 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2016.

External links

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Max_Hoyland&oldid=1177901979"