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Surf drama Barons for ABC

New drama which centres around young surfers who create billion-dollar empires to film in Oz, Indonesia & USA.

Barons, a new 8 part drama which centres around young surfers who create billion-dollar empires has been announced for ABC.

The series is being produced by Fremantle, Micanical Media and 2Jons and charts the journey of a group of young surfers living a life focused on the best breaks, great friendships, freedom and good times. From their tiny garages and surf coast shopfronts they create billion-dollar empires, hurtling them from the beach to the boardroom, winning and losing themselves along the way.

To be shot on locations in Australia, Indonesia and the USA, the series has been developed by Micanical’s Michael Lawrence (Bra Boys, Uncensored) and 2Jons’ John Molloy (The Gloaming, Molly).

Liz Doran (Please Like Me, Molly) leads the writing team which includes Matt Cameron (Secret City, Jack Irish) and Marieke Hardy (Laid, Seven Types of Ambiguity). Emmy-award winning director Taylor Steele (Momentum Generation, Proximity) will capture ocean sequences.

Sally Riley, Head of Drama & Indigenous Television, ABC, said: “We have been chasing this show for a while now and we are so happy to announce its addition to the ABC slate. It has wonderful multi-faceted characters, a canvas that spans the best surf breaks in the world but its toes are firmly planted in the beaches of Australia. We are thrilled to be partnering with such a stellar team to bring this extraordinary Australian story to a global audience.”

Chris Oliver-Taylor, CEO Asia Pacific & Executive Producer, Fremantle, said: “Barons is one of the most ambitious dramas that Fremantle has ever been involved with. Partnering with John, Mick and Nick means that, between us all, we can take on one of the most exotic, dramatic and simply amazing stories – celebrating the 1970’s in Australia through the legend of surf culture. Barons will attract a world class cast of both Australian and international actors. Barons embodies Fremantle’s global ambition to produce premium drama and collaborate with the very best creative talent.”

John Molloy, 2Jons, & Michael Lawrence, Micanical Media, Producers, said “Barons is a project full of risk, mischief, soul and beauty. Working with this team of creatives is a joy and we look forward to sharing the humour, adventure and drama of these spirited characters with audiences. We are thrilled to be partnering with Fremantle and the ABC on this ambitious, international project.”

Taylor Steele, Surfing Action Director, said: “We (Mick, Nick, Liz, John and I) have been working on this for years and are driven to get the story and world right, especially for both avid surfers and lovers of international TV Drama. It’s getting close and we are excited to spend next year bringing it to life.”

The series will be produced by Molloy, Lawrence and Fremantle’s Justin Davies (Beautiful People, Absolutely Fabulous). Barons will be Executive Produced by Nicholas Cook, Chris Oliver-Taylor, Sally Riley and Brett Sleigh. Fremantle will be distributing internationally.

Casting is yet to be announced with production to commence in 2020.

3 Responses

  1. Not sure about this, but if it’s good I may watch…
    But truthfully, the premise of the show does look cool but I don’t think it will be as preferable to watch than other dramas.

  2. Any connection/s to Blue Water High?

    I feel like it could work as a spin-off / reboot in way with the former cast of the show 14 years later!

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