More cast join Harrow

Filming has begun in South East Queensland on ABC’s new crime series, Harrow, starring Ioan Gruffudd as a forensic pathologist.

Joining him are Remy Hii (Marco Polo, Better Man, Sisters), Robyn Malcolm (Rake, Upper Middle Bogan, Outrageous Fortune), Ella Newton (Newton’s Law) and Anna Lise Phillips (Devil’s Playground, Young Lions).

The new 10-part series, produced by Hoodlum Entertainment, will shoot until December in Brisbane and in other key locations across Queensland, including coastal and regional areas.

Harrow has been co-created by writer Stephen M. Irwin (Australia Day, Wake in Fright, Secrets & Lies) and producer Leigh McGrath (Australia Day, Secrets & Lies, Strange Calls), who will produce with Hoodlum Entertainment’s Tracey Robertson and Nathan Mayfield.

Directors are Kate Dennis, recently nominated for an Emmy for The Handmaid’s Tale, Tony Krawitz (The Kettering Incident), Tony Tilse (Wolf Creek, Underbelly), Daniel Nettheim (Doctor Who, The Hunter) and Peter Salmon (Doctor Doctor, Rake).

ABC TV’s Head of Scripted Production, Sally Riley said: “Harrow, as brought to life by the wonderful Ioan Gruffudd, is the incredibly charismatic hero of this series and I know Australian audiences are going to fall in love with him. I am delighted that this unorthodox forensic pathologist has found his home on the ABC where he will take us on what is sure to be a wildly entertaining ride.”

Hoodlum Entertainment’s Tracey Robertson said: “Hoodlum is hugely excited to bring this high-end show home to Brisbane, with a talented international cast led by the incomparable Ioan Gruffudd, and a brilliant team of creatives including our set-up director, Kate Dennis.”

The ABC series is the first drama production for the Disney-owned ABC Studios International, and Disney Media Distribution will license international rights. The series has also been supported by Screen Queensland.