Yes, that’s him.
This is another Australian production for an American audiences. Seems to have a lot of Australian actors who will be doing American accents.
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which probably explains why CBS is subjecting Americans to it as we speak
EDIT: Apparently it was already shown on CBS a few weeks ago, as well. It’s already being re-run
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Watching it now, and it’s not that bad.
Not sure most Americans will get the humour, it is very Australian. But it’s not insignificant for it to be airing in the states however.
Was touted as a CBS Original Movie, also streaming on Paramount+ there.
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Whats with it saying CBS original?
Doesn’t mean anything nowadays, CBS Studios were a production partner so I guess they can claim that from a local perspective?
Same way Stan claims co-productions which aren’t Australian are ‘Stan Originals’ etc. because they signed on at production stage and hold exclusive rights domestically.
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If they’re funding the project then they can claim it as their own.
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Following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, this year’s ceremony will be raising additional funds to support relief efforts while also honoring first responders.
AMANDA SEYFRIED STARS IN THE BRAND NEW LIMITED DRAMA SERIES LONG BRIGHT RIVER
PREMIERING MARCH 13, ONLY ON STAN.
From Showrunner, Executive Producer, Director and Writer, Nikki Toscano, Long Bright River is based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel by Liz Moore.
Stan today released the key art and first look images for the brand new suspense thriller series Long Bright River, starring Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® award winner Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia!, The Dropout), premiering March 13, same day as the U.S., all episodes at once and only on Stan.
Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel from Liz Moore, the eight-part series tells the story of Mickey (Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighbourhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begin in the neighbourhood, Mickey realises that her personal history might be related to the case.
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Amanda Seyfried as Mickey
Starring alongside Seyfried, who also serves as executive producer, are Nicholas Pinnock (The Book of Clarence, Django), Australian actress Ashleigh Cummings (Citadel, Puberty Blues), Callum Vinson (Chucky), and John Doman (The Wire).
Long Bright River has been adapted for the screen by Liz Moore and Nikki Toscano (The Offer, Hunters), with both also serving as executive producers and Toscano serving as showrunner and director (106). In addition to starring, Seyfried will executive produce. Executive producers include Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty and Amanda Lewis for Original Film, Amy Pascal for Pascal Pictures, and Russell Rothberg. Hagar Ben-Asher (Bad Boy, Dead Women Walking) directs and executive produces the first episode. Long Bright River is produced by Sony Pictures Television and UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The brand new series Long Bright River will premiere March 13, same day as the U.S., all episodes at once, only on Stan.
ITV press release
ITV COMMISSIONS THE HACK, WRITTEN BY MULTI AWARD WINNING SCREENWRITER JACK THORNE, DIRECTED BY LEWIS ARNOLD AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY PATRICK SPENCE
ITV has commissioned The Hack, a 7-part ITV Studios co-production with Stan, Australia about the phone hacking scandal written by BAFTA, Tony and Olivier award winning screenwriter, Jack Thorne, with David Tennant, Robert Carlyle and Toby Jones in leading roles and produced by the team from Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
Set between 2002 and 2012, the drama deftly interweaves two real life stories, the work of investigative journalist Nick Davies, played by David Tennant, who uncovered evidence of phone hacking at the News of the World, and running parallel, the story of the investigation into the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan, led by former Met Police Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Cook, played by Robert Carlyle. Toby Jones plays former Editor-in Chief of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger.
The Hack has been commissioned for ITV by Director of Drama, Polly Hill and will air on ITV and STV and be available for streaming on ITVX and STV Player. The series is currently in post-production having filmed during 2024.
The drama has been directed by BAFTA award winning director Lewis Arnold (Time, Sherwood, The Long Shadow) and is executive produced by BAFTA and RTS award winning Patrick Spence, (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, A Spy Among Friends, Adult Material), who is the Managing Director of AC Chapter One.
Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials, Help, National Treasure, the films Enola Holmes) also executive produces alongside Joe Williams (Mr Bates vs The Post Office as Executive Producer, Lupin as Story Producer) for ITV Studios, Lewis Arnold and David Tennant. Abi Bach, producer of multi award-winning dramas (The Honourable Woman, Black Earth Rising, And Then There Were None) is the Series Producer.
Annalisa Dinnella (Sex Education, Ralph & Katie) has written one of the episodes and is co-writing two of the episodes with Jack Thorne.
Commented Jack Thorne:
“This is a strange and deceptive piece of our recent history. One with so many layers to it. I thought, as someone who is interested in politics, I understood everything that happened. I did not. It’s a fight for the truth that really shocked me. That is why it matters to tell this story now in an age where the truth seems more in danger than ever. It is a true honour to be bringing this story to the screen alongside David, Robert, Toby, Lewis, Patrick, Joe and Abi. I hope we find a way to do justice to the complexity of what happened and of celebrating the incredible reporting that sits underneath it.”Commented Polly Hill:
“I am very proud to be making this important drama with Patrick Spence, Jack Thorne and Lewis Arnold. They are a brilliant team and the perfect people to bring this story to screen. And its testament to them that we have such an incredible cast led by David Tennant, Robert Carlyle and Toby Jones.”Commented Patrick Spence:
“It’s clear that several questions remain unanswered. This drama is our contribution to that conversation.”Alongside David Tennant, Robert Carlyle and Toby Jones, the cast also includes Rose Leslie, Dougray Scott, Eve Myles, Adrian Lester, Katherine Kelly, Kevin Doyle, Neil Maskell, Lara Pulver, Lee Ingleby, Pip Torrens, Lisa McGrillis, Sean Pertwee, Robert Bathurst, Richard Pepple, Nadia Albina, Phil Davis, Ace Bhatti, Charlie Brooks, and Steve Pemberton.
Commented Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie:
“The Hack is a timely and impactful series that underscores Stan’s commitment to bringing high-quality and thought-provoking content to our audiences, together with our partners at ITV, alongside Jack, Lewis, Patrick, Joe and Abi. The importance of this series can be seen with the exceptional cast, led by David Tennant, Robert Carlyle, and Toby Jones.”ITV Studios is producer and co-financier of the drama and distributes the series internationally.