The Last Anniversary is an upcoming Australian television series. It is directed by John Polson, and is an adaptation by Samantha Strauss from the Liane Moriarty novel of the same name and is produced by Nicole Kidman, who stars. It is also starring Teresa Palmer, Miranda Richardson and Danielle Macdonald.
| The Last Anniversary | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Samantha Strauss |
| Based on | The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty |
| Screenplay by | Samantha Strauss |
| Directed by | John Polson |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producers | Nicole Kidman Bruna Papandrea Per Saari |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Binge |
Premise edit
Sophie Honeywell (Palmer) inherits a house on Scribbly Gum Island, left to her by her ex-boyfriend's great-aunt Connie, however, the island has many secrets.[1]
Cast edit
- Nicole Kidman
- Teresa Palmer as Sophie Honeywell
- Miranda Richardson
- Danielle Macdonald
- Helen Thomson
- Susan Prior
- Claude Scott-Mitchell
- Charlie Garber
- Uli Latukefu
- Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
Production edit
Nicole Kidman and production partner Per Saari first discussed adapting the Liane Moriarty novel in 2019, but it only entered production in 2023. Kidman's Blossom Films is producing the series with Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories and Fifth Season co-producing the project.[2]The project was overseen by Brian Walsh of Foxtel prior to his death in 2023.[3]
Casting edit
In November 2023 it was announced that joining Nicole Kidman in lead roles in the series would be Miranda Richardson, Teresa Palmer and Danielle Macdonald. Also in the cast were Helen Thomson, Susan Prior, Claude Scott-Mitchell, Charlie Garber Uli Latukefu and Jeremy Lindsay Taylor.[4]
Filming edit
Moriarty insisted that the novel be filmed in Australia, because the location where the book is set it, on the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales, she reportedly considers to be a real character within the story, according to producer Jodi Matterson.[5] Filming got underway in Sydney in November 2023.[6][7]
Broadcast edit
The six-part series will be shown in Australia on the streaming service Binge.[8]
References edit
- ^ Slatter, Sean (25 November 2023). "Teresa Palmer, Miranda Richardson, Danielle Macdonald to star in Binge's 'The Last Anniversary'". if.com. Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max; Whittock, Jesse (24 December 2023). "From 'Doctor Who' To 'The Count Of Monte Cristo': Deadline's 15 Buzzy International TV Dramas To Look Out For In 2024". Deadline. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Keast, Jackie (19 October 2023). "Nicole Kidman and Per Saari's Blossom Films, Made Up Stories readying 'The Last Anniversary' for Binge". if.com. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (24 November 2023). "Teresa Palmer, Miranda Richardson, Danielle Macdonald & More Cast In Binge Series 'The Last Anniversary' From Made Up Stories, Blossom Films & Fifth Season". Deadline. Archived from the original on 24 November 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Domjen, Briana (25 November 2023). "Production begins on a new giant TV hit The Last Anniversary". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Milligan, Bec (23 October 2023). "Everything you need to know about The Last Anniversary". Womansweekly. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Dalgarno, Paul (28 November 2023). "The Last Anniversary: Australian series starts production in Sydney". Screenhub. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Estera, Christine (25 November 2023). "Stellar cast announced for new Aussie drama The Last Anniversary produced by Nicole Kidman". News.com. Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
