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## Slander Starring Rachel Griffiths and produced by Blackfella Films and created by Rachel Griffiths and Marieke Hardy, razor-sharp legal drama _Slander_ dives into the high-stakes world of defamation law and will soon enter production in Melbourne. Alongside Griffiths, the ensemble cast features Jessica De Gouw, Max Beesley, Roxie Mohebbi, David Berry, Doris Younane and Lincoln Younes. **REPUTATION IS EVERYTHING. ​** **​STAN ANNOUNCES THE NEW ​​RAZOR-SHARP LEGAL DRAMA ​​_SLANDER_** ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/d/8/4/d84856b010153c2dd275f5cc6eb4d0dc5c12cba7.jpeg) _L-R: Rachel Griffiths, Max Beesley, Jessica De Gouw and Roxie Mohebbi_ **Oscar-nominated actress Rachel Griffiths headlines the Stan Original high-stakes drama series.** **September 17, 2026** – **Stan** and Screen Australia today announced the Stan Original _ **Slander** _, produced by **Blackfella Films** , created by **Rachel Griffiths** and **Marieke Hardy** , and directed by **Anne Renton**. Starring **Rachel Griffiths** (_Brothers & Sisters, The Wilds, Total Control_), _Slander_ dives into the high-stakes world of defamation law and will soon commence production in Melbourne. _Slander_ follows Adelaide Craig (Rachel Griffiths), one of the country’s most formidable defamation lawyers. After a hugely successful career in London, Adelaide moves back to Australia to establish an ambitious and groundbreaking women-led defamation chambers. Teaming up with sharp, tenacious solicitor Jasmine Maloney ( **Jessica De Gouw** ) and eager junior lawyer Leila Badim ( **Roxie Mohebbi** ), the trio shakes up the tight-knit legal world with their bold tactics and no-nonsense approach. Alongside **Rachel Griffiths** , the ensemble cast features **Jessica De Gouw** (Stan Original _Sunny Nights, The Union_)_,_ **Max Beesley** (_Jack Ryan: Ghost War, The Gentleman_)_,_ **Roxie Mohebbi** (_Homebodies,_ Stan Original _Critical Incident, RUN_)_,_ **David Berry** (_Outlander, A Place to Call Home_)_,_ **Doris Younane** (Stan Original _The Killings at Parrish Station_) and **Lincoln Younes** (_Last King of The Cross_)_._ **Nine Entertainment’s Executive Director, Entertainment Content Commissioning, Michael Healy said:** “_Slander_ is a sharp, contemporary drama centering on formidable, aspirational female barristers who refuse to back down. Set against a backdrop where defamation constantly makes front-page headlines, the series delivers a compelling reflection on truth, reputation, and influence in today’s digital era. We are proud to partner with Blackfella Films for the first time to bring this high-stakes story to life.” **Producers Darren Dale and Penny Smallacombe, from Blackfella Films, said:** “We’re thrilled to be reuniting with Rachel Griffiths on _Slander_ — a series she has created and will star in alongside an extraordinary ensemble cast. From the moment Rachel brought us the idea, we were drawn to its wit, complexity and its very contemporary questions about reputation, power and who gets to control the story. We’re delighted to be making our first series with Stan, and to be bringing it to life in Melbourne with Marieke Hardy at the creative helm and Anne Renton directing, following her stellar work on _My Brilliant Career._ _Slander_ is bold, provocative and hugely entertaining, and we can’t wait for audiences to enter its world.” **Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said:** “Rachel Griffiths and Marieke Hardy have created a sophisticated character-driven legal drama that explores the high-stakes world of defamation law through a distinctly Australian lens. _Slander_ is anchored by complex, formidable female protagonists whose stories speak to power, justice and reputation. Blackfella Films has a longstanding reputation for producing distinctive local stories, and we are proud to support the team in bringing this ambitious new series to audiences.” **VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher said:** “VicScreen is proud to support _Slander_, an incisive and timely female-led drama created by and starring Rachel Griffiths, with acclaimed writer Marieke Hardy leading the scripts. This riveting new series showcases the exceptional depth of Victorian screen talent, reflects our commitment to championing female creatives, and demonstrates the global appeal of stories made in Victoria. _Slander_ will also deliver a $10 million boost to the Victorian economy and create more than 200 local jobs.” The Stan Original \*Slander \*is produced by **Blackfella Films** _(Total Control)_ and created by **Rachel Griffiths** and **Marieke Hardy**. Written by **Marieke Hardy** (_Heartbreak High, Laid, Stan Original Sunny Nights_), **Tamara Asmar** (_NCIS: Sydney_, _Love Me_) and **Christine Bartlett** (_Five Bedrooms_, _The Newsreader_, _Offspring_). Directed by **Anne Renton** (_My Brilliant Career, The Good Doctor, Stan Original Good Cop/Bad Cop_). Executive Producers are **Rachel Griffiths** and **Marieke Hardy**. **Michael Healy** and **Andy Ryan** are the executive producers from the 9Network and Stan. Producers are **Darren Dale** and **Penny Smallacombe**. The Stan Original _Slander_ is a **Blackfella Films** production for Stan. Major production investment from **Screen Australia** and **Stan** , in association with **9Network Australia** and **VicScreen**. International sales by **Sphere Abacus**. **The Stan Original _Slander_ will soon commence production in Melbourne.**