But it is called “The 12”.
Only 12 form the jury that considers the verdict.
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Foxtel announced this morning that The Twelve would debut on Fox Showcase and Foxtel on Demand on June 21 at 8.30pm AEST.
THE TWELVE SET TO PREMIERE TUESDAY JUNE 21
Gripping new 10-part FOXTEL Original event series premieres Tuesday June 21 only on FOXTEL
THE TWELVE premieres on Tuesday, June 21 at 8.30pm AEST. Available to watch on On Demand on FOXTEL and on FOX Showcase.
FOXTEL today announced court will be in session on Tuesday June 21 with the world premiere of FOXTEL Original series THE TWELVE . The official teaser trailer and character art for the new 10-part “event” series has also been released providing a sneak peak into the highly anticipated courtroom drama starring Sam Neill ( Jurassic World: Dominion, Thor: Love and Thunder, Palm Beach ), Marta Dusseldorp ( Wentworth, Stateless, A Place to Call Home ) and Kate Mulvany ( Fighting Season, Lambs of God, Hunters ).
THE TWELVE is gripping courtroom drama that tells the story of 12 ordinary Australians who are selected for jury duty in a murder trial as traumatising as it is controversial, in which a woman stands accused of killing her teenage niece.
Behind the façade of their anonymity, these twelve ordinary people bring with them their own histories. Lives that are as complex as the trial, full of fractured dreams, shameful secrets, hope, fears, personal trauma, and prejudice. Through the multiple lenses of these jurors, audiences will see the fragility and imbalances of the law, and the chaotic and flawed way we attempt to determine justice in our society.
Over ten episodes the limited series will explore the lives and loves of the people who will decide the fate of the accused, their histories, their conflicts, their families, their secrets. This includes a gentle suburban mum whose husband’s adoration may be hiding coercion, a builder torn away from his responsibilities, a star student struggling with being a role model to his indigenous community, a chronic gambler with money problems and a brash millennial plagued by traumatic memories. The values they bring and the challenges they confront will shape the different ways they react to the unfolding trial.
The cast of THE TWELVE is one of the biggest ensembles of any series ever produced in Australia and also includes: Brooke Satchwell ( Mr Inbetween, The End, Ride Like a Girl ), Brendan Cowell ( Avatar 2, Game of Thrones ), Pallavi Sharda ( Lion, Save Your Legs! ), Hazem Shammas ( Safe Harbour, The Hunting, The Secrets She Keeps ), Ngali Shaw ( RFDS, Ben 10: Age of the Multiverse ), Jenni Baird ( A Place to Call Home, The Secrets She Keeps ), Matt Nable ( Mr Inbetween, The Dry ), Damien Strouthos ( Wonderland, The Tourist ), Louisa Mignone ( Wentworth, Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries ), Catherine Văn-Davies ( Amazing Grace, Hungry Ghosts ), Nicholas Cassim ( Mr Inbetween, The Secrets She Keeps ), Daniel Mitchell ( The Moodys, The Jesters ), Gennie Nevinson ( Muriel’s Wedding, Between Two Worlds ), Bishanyia Vincent ( RFDS, Bump ), Toby Blome ( Privileged, Danger Close ), Warren Lee ( Eight, Legacy ), Susan Kennedy ( All Saints, Home and Away ), Coco Jack Gillies ( Mad Max: Fury Road, Doctor Doctor ), Silvia Colloca ( Van Hesling, Nerve ), Hamish Michael ( Janet King, Rosehaven ) and Ben Mingay ( Frayed, Amazing Grace ).
The 10-episode crime drama commissioned by the FOXTEL Group, is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia in partnership with Easy Tiger Productions with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with FOXTEL. Financed with support from Screen NSW. The series is distributed globally by Endeavor Content. Executive Producers for the Foxtel Group are Brian Walsh and Penny Win.
OFFICIAL TRAILER RELEASED FOR NEW AUSTRALIAN ORIGINAL SERIES
THE TWELVE STARRING SAM NEILL
FOXTEL today released the official trailer and key art of gripping new FOXTEL Original event series THE TWELVE , starring internationally acclaimed actor Sam Neill ( Jurassic World: Dominion, Thor: Love and Thunder, Palm Beach ) and one of the biggest all-star ensemble casts of any drama in the country ahead of its world premiere on Tuesday June 21, only on FOXTEL.
THE TWELVE is a gripping courtroom drama that tells the story of 12 ordinary Australians who are selected for jury duty in a murder trial as traumatising as it is controversial, in which a woman stands accused of killing her teenage niece.
The powerful, two-minute trailer offers a deeper look into the complex lives of the jurors that are examined over the ten-episode limited series, including stories of abuse, racism, addiction, and trauma - and how the pressures of determining the fate of the accused impact their own lives.
The 10-episode crime drama commissioned by the FOXTEL Group, is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia in partnership with Easy Tiger Productions with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with FOXTEL. Financed with support from Screen NSW. The series is distributed globally by Endeavor Content. Executive Producers for the Foxtel Group are Brian Walsh and Penny Win.
THE TWELVE premieres on Tuesday, June 21 at 8.30pm AEST.
Available to watch On Demand on FOXTEL and on FOX Showcase.
That looks very dark and depressing.
(The) Twelve
The show has dropped on Binge. Great news. I thought it was only for Foxtel like Wentworth was.
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THE VERDICT IS IN:
FINALE OF HIT SERIES THE TWELVE TO AIR TOMORROW NIGHT
Crime drama has the nation gripped for the jury’s decision
Episodes 1-9 available On Demand on FOXTEL
The verdict is in on one of the biggest dramas of 2022 and we are set to hear the fate of the accused Kate Lawson (Kate Mulvany) during the final episode of FOXTEL Original event series THE TWELVE – Tuesday August 23 at 8.30pm.
Over 10 weeks fans have been glued to their screens as startling revelations of the high-profile murder trial have unfolded, alongside the stories of the 12 jurors who are not only confronted with the grim details of the case but with their own realities and struggles which will irrevocably change their lives forever.
But the question dividing fans remains unanswered: did Kate Lawson murder her niece Claire in cold blood? The jury is still out but according to a Twitter poll, 75 per cent of Australians believe Kate is not guilty of the unthinkable crime.
All will be revealed on Tuesday night as the verdict is read out on the season finale of the hit series – starring Sam Neill and Marta Dusseldorp – which has become the most watched drama of 2022 for the FOXTEL Group.
FOXTEL Group Executive Director, Drama, Brian Walsh, said: “THE TWELVE has quickly established itself as one of the best Original dramas we’ve ever produced and that’s due to the impressive ensemble cast – one of the biggest ever assembled in Australia – and the brilliance of the writing and creative teams who brought the series to screen and kept audiences coming back week after week to see the story unfold.”
“We’re all incredibly proud of THE TWELVE and thrilled it has smashed viewing records to become the most watched drama of 2022 for the FOXTEL Group. I can’t wait to see the reactions of fans all around the country when the verdict is delivered.”
The 10-episode crime drama commissioned by the FOXTEL Group, is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia in partnership with Easy Tiger Productions with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with FOXTEL. Financed with support from Screen NSW. The series is distributed globally by Endeavor Content. Executive Producers for the Foxtel Group are Brian Walsh and Penny Win.
THE TWELVE finale premieres on Tuesday, August 23 at 8.30pm AEST.
Available to watch On Demand on FOXTEL and on FOX Showcase.
It’s been good. I’ve enjoyed it. Not sure how they could do a second series though? Just a whole new cast?
One of the best local productions ever! The ending though, IMO was a little bit rushed. I’m no fan of the Murdoch “Empire” but Foxtel has made some really good local drama (and comedy) so kudos to them.
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The Twelve’s jury of Twitter peers delivered a verdict of not guilty for the accused, Kate Lawson, with 76% of users of the campaign tweeting their response during the series finale (aired on 23 August).
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I have just finished watching this series. I thoroughly enjoyed this. It was probably 2 episodes too long, but was really enjoyable. It had me guessing up until the last moments of the series as well, which is unusual for a mystery series. It didn’t have the typical ending as well.
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The series will be streaming on TVNZ+ in New Zealand from tomorrow (Tuesday).
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SEASON 2 OF THE TWELVE GREENLIT FOR
PRODUCTION IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
BINGE and Screenwest today announced Season 2 of the critically acclaimed and award-winning series, The Twelve, has been greenlit for production in Western Australia following the launch of the WA Production Attraction Incentive last year.
The Twelve is a gripping crime drama which follows a controversial murder trial seen through the lens of the jurors – 12 ordinary Australians who are facing their own realities and struggles.
Season one launched to critical reviews, receiving ten nominations, and winning three AACTA Awards in 2022 including Best Miniseries, it is also the most nominated drama series at the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards. The Australian series has also been sold into multiple territories around the world.
Season two of The Twelve will be 8 x 1-hour episodes written by Sarah Walker, Anchuli Felicia King, Anya Beyersdorf and Anna Barnes. The series will be setup directed by Western Australian director Stevie Cruz-Martin (Safe Home, The Tailings) alongside another Western Australian director, Ben Young (Hounds of Love, Clickbait) and Mark Joffe (Jack Irish). The series will be produced by Hamish Lewis and Michael Brooks for Warner Bros. International Production Australia and Ian Collie, Ally Henville and Rob Gibson for Easy Tiger.
Alison Hurbert-Burns, BINGE Executive Director, said: “WA we are coming! BINGE is bringing The Twelve, one of Australia’s most premium and awarded drama series, to Western Australia with production set to begin in the coming months. We can’t wait to be on ground working with local creatives and talent to bring this gripping series to life, showcasing Perth along with the incredible WA countryside.”
Michael Brooks, Managing Director of Warner Bros. International Production Australia said: “We are passionate about producing great Australian stories for audiences around the world and it takes incredible partnerships to deliver on that promise. We welcome the support of Screenwest and together with the talented team at BINGE, we look forward to delighting fans across the globe with another thrilling series of The Twelve.”
The WA Production Attraction Incentive is designed to attract high profile, market driven footloose screen productions to Western Australia. Together with the State’s $105M election commitment towards building a world class film studio in Perth, this unprecedented investment into the WA screen industry is establishing Western Australia as a sought-after filming destination.
Rikki Lea Bestall, Screenwest CEO: “Screenwest welcomes The Twelve to WA. The WA Screen sector is poised for significant expansion over the next two years, and we are beyond excited to kickstart this growth with BINGE, Warner Bros. International Production Australia and Easy Tiger. The Twelve will showcase Western Australia’s ability to attract and deliver premium series and we look forward to welcoming many more to the State.”
Hon David Templeman, Minister for Culture and the Arts, said: “Enticing a high-calibre, premium series like The Twelve to film in Western Australia is an incredible outcome following the launch of the WA Production Attraction Incentive last year. The Twelve will be the biggest-ever production to take place in Western Australia, and we are excited to work with BINGE , Warner Bros International Television Production Australia and Easy Tiger as they embark on producing this second series. We look forward to welcoming more projects like this to WA. We have fantastic local talent, breath-taking locations and incentives on offer - Western Australia is open for business.”
The Twelve, commissioned by Brian Walsh (the Foxtel Group) for BINGE and Foxtel. Commissioning Editor Lana Greenhalgh and Consulting Producer Penny Win (the Foxtel Group). The series will be produced by Warner Bros. International Production Australia and Easy Tiger with major production investment from Screenwest and the Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive and will be distributed globally by Fifth Season.
The Twelve Season two will also be available to watch on Fox Showcase and stream On Demand on FOXTEL.
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CAST ANNOUNCED FOR ACCLAIMED CRIME DRAMA SERIES THE TWELVE SEASON 2
SAM NEILL AND FRANCES O’CONNOR SPEARHEAD AUSTRALIAN ENSEMBLE CAST AS PRODUCTION BEGINS
BINGE was today joined by Screenwest to announce the stellar ensemble cast for Season 2 of the critically acclaimed and award-winning series, The Twelve, with production now underway across Perth and regional Western Australia.
The Twelve Season 2 will be WA’s biggest ever production and will bring together one of the largest ensembles of any series produced in Australia.
Celebrated international actor Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Peaky Blinders) reprises his role as Brett Colby, SC alongside Frances O’Connor (The End, AI) as Meredith Nelson-Moore, SC in Western Australia to take on a high profile murder case.
Joining them is an all-star Australian cast including: Tasma Walton (Mystery Road, Sweet As), Kris McQuade (Rosehaven, Deadloch), Amy Mathews (A Place to Call Home*,** The Claremont Murders*), Erroll Shand (The Clearing, One Night), Fayssal Bazzi (Shantaram, Stateless), Josh McKenzie (La Brea, Five Bedrooms), Anthony Brandon Wong (Queen of Oz, The Family Law), Stefanie Caccamo (Fighting Season, Three Summers), Sharon Johal (Neighbours, Shantaram), Luke Pegler (Ladies In Black, Hacksaw Ridge), Adriano Cappelletta (In Our Blood, Apples Never Fall), Nelson Baker (The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Bad Mothers), Greg McNeill (How To Please A Woman, Kid Snow), Suesha Rana (Itch, How To Please A Woman), Brad Francis (Radio Man, Kid Snow), Keith Robinson (Mystery Road 2, Bump) and Isabelle Bäsén.
Supporting cast include Shareena Clanton (Joe vs Carole, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart), Anthony Hayes (Gold, Total Control), Myles Pollard (Mystery Road, Danger Close), Gerald Lepkowski (The Death of Stalin, Emily), Katherine Pearson (The Gloaming, The Mousetrap), Caroline Brazier (Year Of, Mystery Road: Origin), Kaila Ferrelli (Entangled, Honeymoon), Jennah Bannear (The Heights, Caravan) and Steve Le Marquand (Two Hands, Beneath Hill 60).
The Twelve is a gripping crime drama which follows a controversial murder trial seen through the lens of the jurors – 12 ordinary Australians who are facing their own realities and struggles.
Alison Hurbert-Burns , Executive Director, Commissioning, Content and BINGE said: “The cameras are rolling in WA on this multi-award winning BINGE original The Twelve. To have Sam Neill return, and to welcome Frances O’Connor, as part of a large and diverse ensemble cast featuring many local creatives and talent, is exciting.
“We have wanted to produce in WA for a long time, so it’s great to be here creating the next installment of the award winning The Twelve, with over 150 West Australian cast and crew, and hundreds of extras, helping to make it happen.”
Michael Brooks , Managing Director of Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia said: “On behalf of our incredible cast on The Twelve Season 2, I want to thank Rikki Lea Bestall and everyone at Screenwest along with the West Australian Government for their unwavering support and hospitality. I also want to shine the spotlight on the hundreds of talented WA crew working tirelessly to make The Twelve Season 2 another premium, award-winning series.”
Ian Collie, Rob Gibson and Ally Henville of Easy Tiger said: “We are thrilled to be working with BINGE and Warner Bros Australia on the second season of the award winning drama The Twelve. And it’s exciting to locate both the crime and the trial in regional Western Australia with its gorgeous rural landscape and to showcase the wonderful talent in this state”
Rikki Lea Bestall, Screenwest CEO said: “Welcome to WA, The Twelve! Screenwest is thrilled to have so many high-profile actors and incredible producers working in Western Australia alongside our WA cast and crew. The Twelve is a significant opportunity for our local screen industry and we are excited to be working with BINGE, Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and Easy Tiger to produce a premium Australian series in WA.”
WA Premier Roger Cook said: “The Twelve is the largest-ever production of its kind to be filmed here in Western Australia, and we’re incredibly excited to welcome it to our State.
“Securing this premium series is a fantastic outcome that will not only create local jobs, but enable skill development and deliver a significant return on our investment.
"Our fantastic local talent and stunning settings for this series will help to showcase Western Australia to the world as a viable location for film and television productions.”
The Twelve Season 2 is written by Sarah L. Walker, Anchuli Felicia King, Anya Beyersdorf and Anna Barnes. The series will be set-up directed by Western Australian director Stevie Cruz-Martin (Safe Home, Pulse) alongside another Western Australian director, Ben Young (Hounds of Love, Clickbait), Mark Joffe (Working Class Boy, Jack Irish) and Emma Jackson (Deb, Walk Run Strive). The series will be produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and Easy Tiger with major production investment from Screenwest and the Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive and will be distributed globally by Fifth Season. Executive Producers Michael Brooks, Sarah L. Walker, Alison Hurbert-Burns, Penny Win and Sam Neill. Producers are Hamish Lewis, Ian Collie, Rob Gibson and Ally Henville. Commissioning Editor and Head of Scripted Originals, Lana Greenhalgh.
The Twelve Season two will also be available to watch on Fox Showcase and stream On Demand on FOXTEL.
OFFICIAL TRAILER AND FIRST LOOK IMAGES RELEASED FOR SEASON 2 OF AWARD-WINNING
BINGE ORIGINAL THE TWELVE
STARRING SAM NEILL & FRANCES O’CONNOR
PREMIERING 11 JULY ON BINGE
The official trailer, Key Art and first look images for the highly anticipated second season of the award-winning series The Twelve, have been released today ahead of its 11 July world premiere on BINGE, with new episodes dropping weekly.
The Twelve comes to Western Australia, to the rural township of Tunkwell - a world away from the urban city landscapes of Season One. When local landowner and respected town matriarch, Bernice Price (Kris McQuade), is found dead at the bottom of her farm’s pump well, two ex-lovers stand accused of her murder. Twelve ordinary citizens from diverse backgrounds have been plucked from the township and its surrounds to decide the fate of the co-accused - was Bernice the victim of a crime of passion, a workplace accident or just misfortune?
Season 2 features a new crime, new jury and two ex-lovers accused of murder. Acclaimed actor Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Peaky Blinders) returns to reprise his role as Brett Colby SC with the second season also starring Frances O’Connor (The End, The Missing) , Tasma Walton (Mystery Road, Sweet As), Kris McQuade (Rosehaven, Deadloch), Amy Mathews (A Place to Call Home*,** The Claremont Murders*), Erroll Shand (The Clearing, Our Flag Means Death), Fayssal Bazzi (Shantaram, Stateless), Josh McKenzie (La Brea, Five Bedrooms), Anthony Brandon Wong (Queen of Oz, The Family Law), Stefanie Caccamo (Fighting Season, Three Summers), Sharon Johal (Shantaram, Girl At The Window), Luke Pegler (Ladies In Black, Hacksaw Ridge), Adriano Cappelletta (In Our Blood, Apples Never Fall), Nelson Baker (The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Bad Mothers), Greg McNeill (How To Please A Woman, Kid Snow), Suesha Rana (Itch, How To Please A Woman), Brad Francis (Radio Man, Kid Snow) and Isabelle Bäsén.
Alison Hurbert-Burns, Commissioner Foxtel Group and Executive Producer said: “We are incredibly proud of the next instalment of this premium drama series. Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and Easy Tiger have delivered a complex and gripping drama with a stellar ensemble cast that will leave viewers guessing until the end.
“I also would like to thank Screenwest headed by Rikki Lea Bestall, the Western Australian Government and the talented local creatives for their tireless support and hospitality throughout the filming of this incredible series.”
Season 1 was a critically acclaimed success with rave reviews from around the country and is one of the Foxtel Group’s most premium and awarded drama series. The Twelve Season 2 is Western Australia’s biggest ever production and brings together one of the largest ensembles of any series produced in Australia.
Production credit: The Twelve Season 2 is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and Easy Tiger Productions for the Foxtel Group, with major production investment from Screenwest and the Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive. It is distributed globally by Fifth Season. Producers: Ally Henville, Hamish Lewis, Ian Collie and Rob Gibson; Executive Producers: Michael Brooks, Sarah L. Walker, Sam Neill, Alison Hurbert-Burns and Penny Win. Head of Scripted Originals, Foxtel Group Lana Greenhalgh. Directors: Stevie Cruz-Martin, Mark Joffe, Ben Young and Emma Jackson Written by Sarah L. Walker, Anchuli Felicia King, Anya Beyersdorf and Anna Barnes.
The Twelve Season 2 premieres Thursday 11 July on BINGE and Thursday 11 July on Foxtel Showcase at 8.30pm and available On Demand.
