Slide casting
New multiplatform online / television drama Slide is now casting its teenage roles.
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TV Tonight hears Foxtel’s next drama project, Slide, is finally moving forward.
Originally promised to air on Foxtel in April, the 10 part series is now in the casting stages.
Devised as a multiplatform online / television drama, it centres on five teens as they smash their way into adulthood.
‘When you’re 17, life can turn in 24 hours and for Bryan, Tammy, Luke, Linda and Eva this will be the transformative time of their lives. They’ve got 10 weeks, each other and a lift home from mum when they need it. Slide: survive your teenage years with a smile,’ notes the synopsis.
Playmaker is responsible for the TV platform with Hoodlum, whose digital projects for Spooks Interactive, the Emmerdale Online Channel, and the Lost Find 815 game, handle the online elements. FremantleMedia handle the Sales and Distribution.
Producers are David Maher, David Taylor, Nathan Mayfield, Tracey Robertson, Ross Crowley
Slide will launch with an online prequel followed by episodes on Foxtel.
The series is due to film in Queensland.