 The film was a critical and financial success, and is considered to be Jacobson's break-out role.In 2008, he reprised the role for Channel Ten's short-lived TV series "Kenny's World".In 2007, Jacobson filmed two Australian feature films "Cactus", directed by Jasmine Yuen-Carrucan and released in cinemas in May, and "Newcastle", directed by Dan Castle and released later in 2008.