ABC head of scripted production Sally Riley sheds light on her latest commissions, explains how the broadcaster is coping with the drama production shutdown and gives an update on her development slate.
Hoodlum Entertainment will resume filming the second season of Network 10's 'Five Bedrooms' in Melbourne, three months after production was forced to shut down.
"Michael’s pitch for 'The Newsreader' was so strong and I knew it would be a fabulously original series."
Anna Torv and Sam Reid lead the cast of the ABC's upcoming six-part drama series 'The Newsreader' set to premiere August 15 at 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
The second season of Hoodlum Entertainment's 'Five Bedrooms' was among the key launch titles for Paramount+ as it went live in Australia this week. The streamer seems assured of its continued success, with production already underway on a third in Melbourne.
The third season of Hoodlum's 'Five Bedrooms' will stream on Paramount+ New Year's Day.
The bulletins of 'The Newsreader' are going global, with Entertainment One announcing a slew of high-profile international sales for the ABC series.
Paramount+ has extended the lease for Hoodlum's 'Five Bedrooms', commissioning a fourth season of the housemate drama.