Casting
In 1987 over three hundred actors auditioned for the roles of the Fletcher's foster children. Eventually sixteen-year-old Adam Willits was offered the part of Steven. Prior to the role Willits had gained a fair amount of experience as a child actor. In 1989 Willits confirmed in the "Home and Away Annual" that he was happy to stay with the serial and watch Steven develop. In 1990, Willits decided to leave the serial to pursue other projects but remained on-screen until the following year.
Willits returned to Home and Away in 1995-1996, and returned for an additional stint in 1997. In 1998 Willits filmed a conclusion to Steven's storyline on location in the UK. In 2002 Willits returned alongside numerous ex-cast members to film a special storyline for the "150th anniversary" of Summer Bay.
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