In October 2006, it was announced that Hoflin would be joining "Neighbours". Hoflin had originally auditioned for the role of Will Griggs, but he was forced to turn down the part because he was also working on a pilot for another Network Ten production". The show was not picked up and two days after hearing the news, the "Neighbours" producers called about new character, Oliver Barnes. Hoflin accepted the role of Oliver and arrived in time to help fill the gap left by Christian Clark's departure.