SAF3 was primarily filmed in South African locations such as Cape Town and Camps Bay Beach, and the series premiered on The CW in September 2013.
He later relocated to the United States as to further his career in acting, having auditioned for roles in films such as The Fault in Our Stars (2014), and Terminator Genisys (2015), albeit the aspiring actor was unsuccessful.
"[3] Burns had previously met McGregor through their modelling agency and believed that they had developed a "brotherly spark" through that connection, which he felt helped him secure the role.
[6] In December 2017, Fiona Byrne of the Herald Sun reported that Burns would be leaving Neighbours in the coming months to pursue other acting roles in the United States.
[9] Following his exit from Neighbours, Burns made a short film with his former co-star Felix Mallard called Money Is Just a Barbell.
The film features an ensemble cast, including Zachary Gordon, whose characters attempt to avenge the death of their friend at a music festival, but find themselves being stalked by the same killer.
[1] In September 2015, Burns was featured naked in a Cosmopolitan magazine centrefold, as part of Neighbours 30th anniversary celebrations, but also to raise funds for cancer research.
[23][24] Burns has been in a relationship with model, actress and fellow Neighbours star, Emma Lane, since 2013; in March 2016, the couple announced their engagement.