'I'm sad': Australian actor Luke Mitchell's sci-fi series The Tomorrow People cancelled after just one season



It was his first major role since arriving in tinsel town last year, but Australian actor Luke Mitchell's Hollywood dream has been shattered now that his CW series The Tomorrow People has been cancelled.

The futuristic science fiction show produced by the team behind The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, was dropped from the US network's 2014-15 season lineup on Thursday after poor ratings during its first season run.



Luke took to social media following the announcement and said: 'I'm sad for all #TheTomorrowPeople fans but so grateful for all your support. You're AMAZING! #RIPTheTomorrowPeople.

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Shattered: Australian actor Luke Mitchell's first Hollywood role in The Tomorrow People will come to an end after the CW announced that the series won't be renewed for a second season





The Tomorrow People: Luke starred in the first season alongside Robbie Amell and Peyton List

He also attached a photo which said 'that's all folks' as he reacted to the axing of his show in which he played John Young - a man with special abilities who lives in a future where those who are different are hunted by sinister forces.

Having moved to Los Angeles at the beginning of last year, the former Home and Away star landed his big break during Hollywood's pilot season.



'A couple of weeks in I auditioned for The Tomorrow People and they seemed to like me so I did a bunch of auditions and I ended up getting it,' he told MailOnline.



After shooting the pilot in New York, the series was soon commissioned for a full series, and the actor relocated to Vancouver to shoot the futuristic science fiction show which has also been screened on Australian pay TV channel Fox 8.



It's over! The Australian actor tweeted to his fans after hearing the news on Thursday

His character specialised in teleportation, and the television star says that he wishes he could have that power in real life, to save him from the jet lag.



Starring alongside Luke during the first season was Peyton List, Robbie Amell, Aaroon Yoo and Madeleine Mantock.



Luke's complex role on the international series was quite a change from his gig as surfer boy Romeo Smith on Home and Away.



'This role has challenged me in every way possible. The writers have really thrown a lot at me and I'm very grateful for it,' he said.



New experience: Luke says that the depth of his character who shared a romance with Peyton List has challenged him and helped him grow as an actor

The over six foot tall actor revealed that he did almost all of his own fighting scenes for the intense drama, only calling upon a stunt double for the harder moves.

While getting hot and sweaty fighting up a storm in the action packed series, the actor managed to flaunt his toned body in several shirtless scenes.



He has evidently been enjoying the new sex appeal status that comes with his role, letting his social media fans know in advance when a shirtless episode will air.

'It’s a CW show (in the US) so its notorious for nudity. And so that’s just one of those things I like to play up a bit,' he admitted.



Sex symbol: Luke showed off his toned body in many shirtless scenes through the series' first season

Luke hasn't revealed what his next project will be, although he has admitted that he wouldn't rule out returning to Australia if the right role comes along in the future.



During his visit to his home country to attend the TV Week Logie Awards last month, he also said that h e is more than open to the idea of mixing work with pleasure, and collaborating onscreen with his wife Rebecca Breeds whom he married last year.



'I mean I’d rather keep it separate but I certainly wouldn’t turn down a role just because she was in it.'



'It was interesting and challenging working together on Home and Away,' he added in reference to the intimate scenes he shared with Rebecca's character Ruby Buckton on the Aussie soap.



Never say never! The blonde babe who has previously worked with wife Rebecca on Home and Away says he would definitely love to work with her again

'You’ve got the added novelty of working with your wife which would be kind of cool.'

The Tomorrow People is one of three CW dramas axed from the network for the new season, with the other two being the Sex and The City prequel The Carrie Diaries after two seasons as well as fantasy series Star-crossed.

The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Reign, Supernatural and Arrow have all been renewed by the network.



Returning home? While the actor hasn't revealed what his next project will be, he is open to working in Australia again if the right role comes along (pictured in Melbourne last month before the Logie Awards)





































