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2010 saw the release of the film adaption of John Marsden’s cult classic novel,Tomorrow, When The War Began.

In an era ofThe Hunger GamesandDivergent, teens were gobbling up all things dystopian fiction, and this film was no different.

The story follows Ellie Linton, played by Caitlin Stasey, and her group of friends after a camping trip, where they find that their country is in a state of war.

It’s then up to the seven of them to fight back against the unknown army through guerrilla warfare.

With a cast of young, Australian actors on the cusp of international stardom, the film was always going to be a success. Here's what the cast has been up to since.

In case you need a refresher, you can watch the trailer here. Post continues below.

Caitlin Stasey

Melbourne born Caitlin Stasey snagged the lead role of Ellie Linton after already being a household name with her work as Francesca Thomas inThe Sleepover Cluband Rachel Kinski onNeighbours.

Stasey had constant work from 2013 to 2017, appearing in shows like Josh Thomas'Please Like Meand crime drama seriesAPB.

In 2022, she appeared in the Hollywood horror filmSmilealongside Kap Penn (Grey's Anatomy, Harold and Kumar) and Sosie Bacon (13 Reasons Why).

Stasey currently appears on an Amazon Prime Original series with an all-female case including Emily Browning(A Series of Unfortunate Events) calledClass of ‘07.

Stasey was married to American actor Lucas Neff from 2016 to 2020, however she’s always maintained that she identifies as "mostly gay".

"I know it troubles many people for me to refer to myself as a lesbian considering I have a male partner," she wrote on the site Herself, which she created.

"I think they gather that it trivialises the plight of the LGBTQIA community and although that couldn’t be further from the truth at this point in my life I’m trying to steer as far from labelling as possible."

Since the divorce Stasey has been openly posting about her relationship with actress and producer Erin Murphy. The pair appear to have been in a relationship for a couple of years.

When Stasey’s not busy working on Hollywood films and Amazon Prime series, she's also working on her female-led pornography site,Afterglow.

"It’s a queer-run and operated company," Stasey told Women’s Wear Daily.

"It’s a very cool group of women making some very good stuff."

Caitlin has directed at least three erotic films forAfterglow, with the company’s ethics involve female empowerment and sexual inclusivity.

Phoebe Tonkin

Phoebe Tonkin starred as Fiona Maxwell inTomorrow, When The War Began.

Another actress who was already well known on Australian screens through her time as Cleo inH20: Just Add Water.

Born and raised in Sydney, Tonkin appeared onHome and AwayandThe Secret Circlefollowing the movie, before landing some American TV shows.

The actress starred inThe Vampire Diariesand its spin-offThe Originals,reuniting with fellowH20actress Claire Holt.

FromWestwoodtoBloom, Tonkin’s been busy; but most recently, she co-starred alongside fellow Australian actresses Margot Robbie and Samara Weaving inBabylon.

Personally, she datedHarry Potter'sTom Felton from 2006 to 2008, and been linked to Ed Westwick(Gossip Girl)and Joseph Gordon-Levitt(Clueless, 500 Days of Summer).

From 2013 to 2017, she was in a long-term relationship withVampire Diariesstar Paul Wesley.

Deniz Akdeniz

Tomorrow, When The War Beganwas a huge deal for Deniz Akdeniz - it was his first big acting credit in the role of Homer.

He’s appeared in several American shows after, includingGraceland, Jane The Virgin, Agents

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