Simmone Jade Mackinnon on possible McLeod's Daughters reboot: 'I'd be there in a heartbeat'
EXCLUSIVE: Back to Drovers Run is a weekly video series exclusively on nine.com.au. Each week, Simmone Jade Mackinnon will be reflecting on her role as Stevie Hall in the beloved Aussie series McLeod's Daughters.
Watch Episode 7 in the video above.
McLeod's Daughters remains one of Australia's most beloved TV dramas, and no one holds it closer to their heart than star Simmone Jade Mackinnon. Portraying the fiery Stevie Hall, Mackinnon became a fan favourite during her time on the hit series.
Stream every episode ever of McLeod's Daughters for free on 9Now.
Now, over two decades since the show first aired, she's reflecting on its enduring legacy and calling for a long-awaited reboot.
"Oh, it wouldn't take anything for me to go back," Mackinnon says with unmistakable enthusiasm.
"I'd be there in a heartbeat. I'd be the first one. I'd fly myself!"
Simmone Jade Mackinnon on McLeod's Daughters. Nine
It's clear Mackinnon's passion for McLeod's Daughters hasn't waned. In fact, she's been actively championing the idea of bringing Drovers Run back to life.
"I think it would be amazing to do a reboot, and I've been gunning for it for years," she shares.
"In 2017, there was a big push back then. But unfortunately, that one fell through. There was another sort of decent-sized push around 2020. But again, it's like it's right there, but then it's just out of our reach."
Mackinnon believes the timing is perfect for a revival, especially with the next generation stepping up to the plate.
"It would be amazing with all those kids growing up as 18-year-olds, you know, working the farm, finding their feet, the little love of things. It'd be like the beginning of McLeod's again," she muses.
When asked where her character Stevie would be today, Mackinnon painted a vivid picture. "Well, she'd be grey, wouldn't she?" she said with a laugh, referencing Stevie's signature red locks.
"Where did the red hair go? It was fake," the actress admits.
"[Stevie] would be with Xander on the farm. I think she'd be single. I reckon she'd just be, she'd be running Drovers. She'd have all the kids there. I reckon Tess and Nick would be back from Argentina, so she'd be co-running with Tess again."
"I think she'd be really loving her life, doing what she loves with the people she loves."
Mackinnon still pictures Stevie and Tess running Drovers Run in 2025. Nine
As of 2025, no spin-off or continuation has been confirmed. It's clear that Mackinnon has a deep hope for McLeod's Daughters to inspire a new generation of fans.
"I think it would be pretty cool!"
Mackinnon will be sharing more stories about her time on McLeod's Daughters soon – join us then for Back to Drovers Run and watch previous episodes below.
Stream every episode ever of McLeod's Daughters for free on 9Now.
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