Zeke Kinski - Casting

Casting

In August 2005, it was announced that a new family would be arriving; widower Alex Kinski (Andrew Clarke) and his two teenage children, Rachel (Caitlin Stasey) and Zeke. Matthew Werkmeister was on holiday when he was invited to attend the audition for the show. However, he almost missed out on the role when his father took the call about the audition and refused to drive the five hours it took to get there. Werkmeister said that he was "horrified" when he found out and called his agent back to find out if he could still attend the audition, which he was. Werkmeister received a call back and he performed a scene with Caitlin Stasey, who was cast as Zeke's sister. Four days later, Werkmeister was told he had won the part and he said he was "absolutely ecstatic".

In 2009, media reports circulated that Werkmeister was planning on quitting the program, however it was then confirmed he was committed to the role as a spokesperson for Neighbours commented: "Matt Werkmeister is on a contract with Neighbours which will take him well into next year."

In October 2010, it was announced that Werkmeister had quit Neighbours along with two other members of the cast, Jane Hall and Erin Mullally. Werkmeister said "When I started on Neighbours I was only thirteen, I didn't shave or drive a car so I really have grown up on the show. I've learnt so much, worked with some great people who are now some of my closest friends."