Cameras roll on new genre bending series
‘The Role Of A Lifetime’
ABC, Screen Australia and Screen NSW are thrilled to announce production has commenced on a ground-breaking new five-part series, The Role Of A Lifetime.
Produced by Dreamchaser, the series will be fronted by television and radio favourite, Amanda Keller and will explore the challenges of parenting in the face of a rapidly changing world. Beloved actress Kate Ritchie and comedian Nazeem Hussain will be brought together to act out real life parenting scenarios, propelling them into immersive and unexpected factual explorations to guide us in raising resilient, happy children. Parenting author, educator and podcaster, Maggie Dent will provide insightful parental guidance throughout.
ABC Head of Factual Susie Jones says “This series highlights the ABC’s commitment to innovation by blending factual content with scripted comedy. We believe our audiences will find this series both highly engaging and entertaining, as well as informative and enlightening.”
Dreamchaser Executive Producer Debbie Cuell says “The Role Of A Lifetime is the first commission for Sparkle Pictures and Dreamchaser Studios Partnership, and I am thrilled to be launching with such an exciting genre bending Documentary series in partnership with the ABC.
“I am delighted to be able to bring together the talents of Kate Ritchie and Nazeem Hussain alongside Amanda Keller as host and Maggie Dent as our resident queen of parenting.”
Head of Screen NSW Kyas Hepworth says “This series boldly explores the many contemporary and pertinent challenges facing parents today, while expertly blending factual and scripted comedy genres, with the help of Amanda Keller, Kate Ritchie, Nazeem Hussain and parenting expert Maggie Dent. We are pleased to support Dreamchaser in bringing The Role Of A Lifetime to the ABC to help guide and empower the parents of today.”
With more parents than ever facing burnout and children with anxiety increasing exponentially, the series will be an accessible and empowering call to arms, equipping millions of parents and caregivers with practical tips, tools and confidence for navigating The Role Of A Lifetime.
The Role Of A Lifetime will broadcast on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2025.
Production credit : Commissioned by the ABC. Produced by Dreamchaser. Major production investment from the ABC in association with Screen Australia. Financed with support from Screen NSW. Executive Producer: Debbie Cuell. ABC Commissioning Editor Julie Hanna. ABC Head of Factual Susie Jones.