Prison Break star Dominic Purcell has jumped to the defence of Home and Away after Melissa George's recent outburst about the soap. The actress played Angel Parrish in the hit Australian soap from 1993 to 1996 and has gone on to star in Hollywood films such as Mulholland Drive, receive a Golden Globe nomination for her role in US TV show In Treatment and win acclaim for her performance in 2011 Australian drama The Slap. But Melissa, 36, who is currently starring in HBO and BBC1 drama Hunted, vented her anger to Australian publication The Age at the weekend, after being asked about Home and Away on Aussie talk show The Morning Show. She ranted: "Right behind my head was pictures of Angel and on the montage they called me 'Home And Away actress Melissa George'. "Now, it's because it's Channel Seven, so my next call will be to Home and Away to ask them to pay me because nobody does more promotion for that f***ing show than me." Aussie actor Dominic had a short stint on the soap in 1991 and has gone on to star in hit US shows Prison Break and Castle. He spoke to the Australian Daily Telegraph about Melissa's rant, saying: "I'm not going to have a dummy spit like her. Just get humble... See it for what it is. It's a tremendous training ground - that's the way I've embraced Home and Away. "Melissa's remarks were uncalled for and immature. You've got to do your rounds and Home And Away is a great stepping stone for young actors. Chris Hemsworth is now one of the biggest stars in the world, but Home and Away was like his NIDA (Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art). It's a wonderful way to learn about your craft, to get comfortable in front of the camera and get paid for it."
