Heat cast: Who stars in the Channel 5 action?
DANNY Dyer’s latest drama Heat has got everyone talking.
The gripping Channel 5 thriller includes an incredible cast of both British and Australian actors.
Who is in the cast of Heat?
Channel 5’s Heat focuses on two families as they take a joint vacation amid bushfire season in Australia.
Best mates Steve and Brad’s families meet up for their annual trip in the Victorian highlands, where secrets and lies are revealed.
The drama unfolds to the backdrop of a looming Australian bushfire.
The cast of Heat is led by Danny Dyer, in his first major role since leaving EastEnders..
Danny Dyer as Steve Cameron
Danny Dyer plays the lead role of Steve Cameron in Channel 5’s Heat.
His character is a British ex-pat who emigrated to Australia with his best friend Brad Fisher.
Danny is best known for playing Mick Carter on EastEnders, before leaving the role in 2022.
Before that, he was recognised for his film work which includes The Business, and Football Factory.
Darren McMullen as Brad Fisher
Scottish-Australian actor and TV presenter Darren McMullen plays’ Steve’s best mate Brad Fisher.
The two friends are living Down Under with their Australian wives and have gone on to have children who are now teenagers.
Prior to his career in TV, he was a student at Bradfield College and then an advertising executive.
He is best known as the co-host of The Voice Australia.
Darren has starred in multiple TV shows including The Masked Singer Australia.
Pia Miranda as Sarah Cameron
Australian actress Pia Miranda plays Steve’s wife Sarah Cameron.
The actress found fame in Aussie soap Neighbours, starring as Karen Oldman in the late-90s.
Over the years Pia has become a familiar face on Australian TV.
In 2015 the actress played Jodie Spiteri in Wentworth, followed by her role as Jen in Mustangs FC (2017–2020).
In 2023 Miranda took part in the Australian version of Dancing With The Stars where she was paired with professional dancer Declan Taylor.
Jane Allsop as Louise Fisher
Australian Jane Allsop takes on the role of Louise Fisher, who is Darren’s wife.
Away from Heat, the actress is best known for her roles in House Husbands, Mrs Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries, and Blue Heelers.
Like her co-star Pia, she also previously starred in Neighbours.
Other cast members include:
- Olympia Valance as Sergeant Angelos
- Richie Morris as Jet Calloway
- Matia Marks as Mia Cameron
- Matteo Annetta as Tom Cameron
- Hunter Hayden as Kip Fisher
How can I watch Heat?
Heat kicked off on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, on Channel 5 and is running over four consecutive nights at 9pm.
The gripping drama will conclude on Friday, July 14, 2023.
You can also catch up with episodes on Channel 5’s streaming platform My5.