Home and Away is gearing up for a major shake up as new faces join the cast and fan favourites make unexpected exits.

With filming taking place approximately five to six months ahead, eagle-eyed viewers are already getting juicy sneak peeks of the upcoming drama.

Home and Away news page Back to the Bay has shared insights into the iconic soap’s future.

The site reports in recent months newcomers have been spotted on set, while one beloved character has been notably absent, sparking rumours about a possible departure.

Home and Away recently announced that a new bad boy, played by Joshua Orpin, is heading to the Bay.

Home and Away is gearing up for a shake up as new faces join the cast and fan favourites exit. Pictured: actors James Stewart and Ada Nicodemou

The actor told The Daily Telegraph in March that fans should expect his arrival to ruffle some feathers in the seaside community.

‘I can say he is a bit of a bad boy who comes into the show and stirs up some trouble among the Summer Bay locals… he is seemingly one thing on the surface but he has a great depth to him that I’ve had a lot of fun exploring,’ he revealed.

Orpin has a number of credits to his name, including Preacher, Love Me, Upright and the US superhero series Titans.

Elsewhere,  Hailey Pinto is expected to take on the role of Abigail Fowler, the sister of Eden Fowler (Stephanie Panozzo) and Levi Fowler (Tristan Gorey).

Eagle-eyed fans have spotted Hailey filming what appeared to be an engagement celebration for Eden and Cash Newman (Nicholas Cartwright).

Back to the Bay has reported that a new mystery ‘bad boy’ is making his way to the Bay

Meanwhile, Kiwi actor Aaron Jeffery, 53, is set to join the show as James ‘Jimmy’ Fowler, Eden, Levi, and Abigail’s father.

Aaron has appeared in McLeod’s Daughters, Wentworth, and Water Rats and recently starred alongside Oscar nominee Toni Collette in the Netflix drama Pieces of Her.

While fans should expect many new faces, one beloved character appears in jeopardy.

Back to the Bay reports Jacqui Purvis, who has played Felicity Newman for the past three years, was last seen on location in March.

‘I know someone went to Palm Beach today and was told that she’s overseas and not sure if (she’s) coming back, indicating that she’s leaving (or) left the show and no longer filming,’ wrote one fan on the site.

No official confirmation has been made.

While fans should expect many new faces, one beloved character appears in jeopardy. Back to the Bay reports Jacqui Purvis, who has played Felicity Newman for the past three years, was last seen on location in March