A wave of emotion has swept across Home and Away as the cast and crew bid farewell to one of Summer Bay’s most beloved and resilient figures. After seven powerful years portraying McKenzie “Mac” Booth, actress Emily Weir has officially wrapped her final scenes — closing a defining era for the soap and taking the first decisive steps toward a major international career shift.

Weir’s departure is more than just another cast exit. It marks the loss of a character who has anchored some of the show’s most emotionally intense moments, and the rise of an Australian talent now preparing to step onto the global stage.

A Farewell Full of Tears, Nostalgia and Quiet Strength

Production insiders describe Weir’s final week on set as “deeply bittersweet,” charged with the kind of atmosphere that only builds when a cast member has become family. Colleagues flocked to the set for her last day, many unable to hide their emotion as she filmed her final scenes in the bay.

“People weren’t just sad — they were proud,” one insider shared. “Emily shaped this place for nearly a decade. Her exit hit everyone.”

Weir herself captured the poignancy of the moment with a hauntingly simple image posted to social media: her empty director-style set chair, captioned, “The end but not final.” It was a message that resonated widely, both with castmates who had grown close to her and the fans who have watched Mac Booth evolve through some of the toughest storylines Home and Away has ever produced.

A Final Storyline That Will Shake Summer Bay to Its Core

Although Emily Weir has wrapped filming, viewers will continue to see Mac Booth on screen well into 2026. And producers are teasing one of the most dramatic farewells in the show’s long history.

Sources reveal that Mac’s exit will be “explosive,” “high-stakes,” and “emotionally devastating,” promising the kind of storyline that only a character as layered as Mac could carry. One insider emphasised:

“The circumstances force her out of Summer Bay — and what follows will shake the community to its core.”

For fans, this feels like a fitting farewell. Throughout her time on the soap, Mac navigated some of the show’s most challenging arcs: trauma from the gas attack, the death of Ari, addiction and relapse, grief-driven self-destruction, and the long road back to healing. Weir’s ability to dig into the emotional grit of these storylines earned her unwavering viewer loyalty — and admiration from industry peers who praised her raw, grounded performances.

Losing Mac Booth will leave a significant gap in the show’s emotional landscape, a void not easily filled.

Why Emily Weir Chose to Leave

While fans initially feared burnout or behind-the-scenes conflict, Weir’s decision wasn’t born out of disappointment — it was born out of ambition.

After years of carrying one of the soap’s most demanding roles, the actress is deliberately stepping away to reposition herself for international work. Her departure marks the beginning of what her manager describes as a “career expansion,” aimed at reaching audiences far beyond Australia.

“Emily has carried an emotionally rich, demanding role for years,” her manager explained. “She’s shown audiences and executives what she can do. The next step is film — and the international market is watching her.”

According to confirmed plans, Weir will divide her time between Los Angeles and London in 2027, targeting major film and prestige TV projects. It’s a move few Australian soap actors attempt so boldly — and even fewer with the level of industry buzz already surrounding her.

A Rising Star With More Than One Talent

What sets Emily Weir apart in an increasingly crowded field is her creative duality. While widely known for her acting, Weir stepped behind the camera last year to direct a short-form project in Sydney — a move that did not go unnoticed. International talent scouts and casting directors reportedly praised her artistic instinct, discipline, and emotional intuition.

One casting contact described her as a “multifaceted creative force,” calling her:

“A standout talent ready for breakout success.”

Her ability to inhabit complex characters while simultaneously demonstrating a filmmaker’s eye signals a shift in her career trajectory that industry insiders believe could lead to significant global opportunities.

From the Salt Bar to the Silver Screen: What Comes Next

As Weir prepares to leave Summer Bay behind, fans are shifting from sadness to anticipation. The countdown is no longer for her next episode, but for her first international role.

Her team is said to be in early talks with multiple US-based agencies, and there is growing speculation about Weir joining the cast of an upcoming streaming series in development in London. While no announcements have been made, it is clear that Weir’s next chapter will be marked by bold choices — and bold stages.

For fans, the transition feels emotional but inevitable. Mac Booth’s story may be concluding, but Emily Weir’s story is just beginning.

A Legacy That Remains in Summer Bay

Even as the actress moves toward global horizons, her presence will linger in the fabric of Home and Away. Mac Booth’s final storyline is poised to echo for months — perhaps years — leaving permanent marks on the characters she leaves behind. Her relationships, her tragedies, her victories and her resilience have all woven her into the heart of the show.

The producers’ message to fans is clear:
Mac’s exit will matter.
It will change things.
And it will honour the character’s seven-year legacy.

The End of an Era — And the Start of Something Bigger

Emily Weir’s departure marks a rare moment in soap history where an exit feels both heartbreaking and electrifying. Summer Bay may be losing Mac, but the entertainment world is gaining an artist on the brink of global breakthrough.

As the actress trades the shores of the bay for the bright lights of Los Angeles and London, one thing is certain:

This isn’t the end.
It’s the ascent.

And if the past seven years are any indication, Emily Weir’s next chapter will be her most compelling yet.