
Airdate: Invisible Boys
New Aussie drama set in Geraldton against the 2017 same-sex marriage plebiscite to premiere in February.
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Upcoming Stan Original Series Invisible Boys will premiere in February.
Filmed in Perth and Geraldton, Invisible Boys is adapted from the novel by Holden Sheppard. The 10-part series is created for television, written, and directed by Nicholas Verso (Boys in the Trees, Crazy Fun Park).
The cast features emerging Australian talent Joseph Zada (East of Eden), Aydan Calafiore (The Voice) and Zach Blampied (New Gold Mountain) plus Joe Klocek (Territory), Pia Miranda (Windcatcher) and David Lyons (Truth Be Told).
The cast also includes Shareena Clanton (Wentworth), Myles Pollard (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Elaine Crombie (Top of the Lake), Hayley McElhinney (How to Please a Woman, Doctor Doctor), Steve Le Marquand (Population 11) and Khan Chittenden (Underbelly), plus newcomers Mercy Cornwall, Jamie Ward, Joanna Tu, Olivia Nardini, Jade Baynes, Luke Jai McIntosh, James Edward Bingham, and James Rock.
Set against the backdrop of the 2017 same-sex marriage plebiscite, the series explores the challenges faced by a group of gay teens in the remote coastal town of Geraldton, Western Australia after one of them is outed on social media following an encounter with a married man. As they form a tight-knit friendship, the boys find solace and support in one another, exploring their desires and identities in a world that often renders them invisible.
Created for television, written, and directed by Logie and AACTA award-winning creator/director Nicholas Verso (Crazy Fun Park, Boys in the Trees) alongside an impressive writing team including Enoch Mailangi, Walkley Award-winning writer Allan Clarke, award-winning author of the book Invisible Boys Holden Sheppard, and Artistic Director of Griffin Theatre, Declan Greene. Produced by Tania Chambers OAM for Feisty Dame Productions and Nicholas Verso for Asphodel Films. Stan Executive Producers are Cailah Scobie and Donna Chang.
Major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Stan. Financed with support from Screenwest, Lotterywest, and the WA Regional Screen Fund. International sales by Banijay Rights. Developed with the assistance of Screen Australia, Screenwest and Lotterywest.
All episodes Thursday February 13 on Stan.
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2 Responses
Some iconic lines in the trailer from the book! I have been tracking this very closely since I heard it was being made. The casting looks exceptional to their novel counterparts. They seem to have made this right. I am so excited!! Also, Pia Miranda as Zeke’s mum is actually phenomenal casting… get ready for an important 10 episode Australian landmark series.
Loved the novel and the trailer looks like it keeps the same feel. Looking forward to this!