Home and Away’s Angus McColl Reveals Exciting New Role in Pending
Home and Away’s Angus McColl shows another side of his talent in TV pilot Pending. Discover the project and see what he’s shared with fans on Instagram.
Angus McColl has gone down a storm with Home and Away viewers since arriving in Summer Bay as troubled newcomer Zane Talbot. Now, fans can discover another side of the talented Australian actor through an exciting leading role away from the soap.
Angus stars in Pending…, a new Australian television pilot following a broke but aspiring filmmaker named Tom.
He dreams of making movies, but must contend with his unusual friends, Sydney’s punishing cost of living and one frightening question. What if he never makes it?
The timely story promises a mixture of humour, friendship and the genuine pressures facing young creatives attempting to build careers in an expensive city.
Promotional images show Tom surrounded by bills and unfinished work as his ambitions collide with the realities of everyday life.
Angus McColl leads a very different story
Angus has shared several glimpses from the production on Instagram, including atmospheric images and behind-the-scenes material introducing fans to Tom’s complicated world.
Pending… was written and directed by Andrew Dempsey, with MICA Studios producing the pilot and David Longden serving as director of photography. Andrew’s creative work is central to the new project, bringing Tom’s difficult but relatable journey to the screen.
Pending receives festival recognition
The pilot has been officially selected for the Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival 2026, where it is being showcased alongside other independent screen projects.
More information about the event can be found through the Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival website. Fans should also follow Angus and Andrew and Pendingseries on social media for further images, announcements and news about what happens next for Pending….
For viewers who have quickly become invested in Zane, the pilot offers an exciting opportunity to support Angus beyond Summer Bay.
Home and Away airs on Channel 5 and streams on 5 in the UK.
Images credited to Andrew Dempsey and Angus McColl and @pendingseries on Instagram.
