Cast, synopsis for Warnie miniseries.

Don’t be surprised if Nine drops a promo for its upcoming drama Warnie tonight during its State of Origin coverage.

The two-part event starring Alex Williams is nearing a premiere date on Nine.

Here is the principal cast and synopsis for the Screentime drama.

The series is written by Matt Ford and directed by Geoff Bennett.

Warnie, as he was affectionately known, transcended cricket. People who otherwise have no feelings whatsoever for the game suddenly turn passionate at the mention of his name. Clearly, millions of people adored him, given the huge outpouring of emotion at his tragic, untimely passing. Warnie was an ordinary kid from the suburbs who became the best in the world. He possessed a rare gift: a genius for spin-bowling. A rare, almost mystical art-form. He completely changed the game of cricket. Shane Warne loved life. He absolutely ate it up. He loved people and they loved him back. And through it all, he stayed true to himself. He lived to be a legend, an icon. And this is his story.

Night One
Shane Warne’s journey – from cheeky suburban kid to sports megastar.
Shane Warne is a knockabout kid from the Melbourne suburbs who dreams of being a professional footy player. As a naturally gifted teenage athlete, he is on his way to achieving his dream, until rejection brings his world crashing down. Shane manages to fight his way back, in a different sport: cricket. He digs in, works at his craft, learns from the best and finally makes the national team. From there he becomes a superstar of the game. With his larrikin attitude and competitive spirit, he brings a whole new level of excitement, danger and fun to the sport – in the process, becoming famous around the world. But life for an elite sportsman can be wildly unpredictable and with one or two errors of judgement, Shane puts his entire career at risk. A genius on the field, can he survive the crises that face him off-field?

Night Two
Struggling with injury and the relentless gaze of the public, Shane battles to keep it all together. Shane’s career has reached unimaginable heights. Now, one simple mistake finds him facing the biggest crisis yet. In the full glare of the media spotlight, Shane deals with controversy both on and off the field, while his body struggles to cope with the immense strain of a huge physical and mental workload. As his critics grow louder and the competition more fierce, Shane battles to keep his family together and secure his legacy as truly one of the greatest players of all time.