Paramount Australia, BBC Studios Productions Australia and Screenwest have commenced shooting in Western Australia for Ghosts Australia, the new local adaptation of the acclaimed British and U.S. comedy.
The eight-episode comedy series is set in a haunted country house full of new ghosts who are as “chaotic, unpredictable and messy as Australian history itself.”
Ghosts Australia stars Tamala (Cleverman, Nowhere Boys) as Kate and Rowan Witt (Totally Completely Fine, Book Of Mormon) as Sean, with an ensemble of ghosts played by Mandy McElhinney (Love Child, House of Hancock), Brent Hill (Hamilton, School of Rock), Ines English (Last Days of the Space Age, The Last Anniversary), Michelle Brasier (Thank God You’re Here, Aunty Donna), George Zhao (The Family Law, Gold Diggers) and Jackson Tozer (Ricky Stanicky, Deadloch).
Daniel Monaghan, SVP Content and Programming, Paramount Australia said: “We’re delighted to commence production on the Australian iteration of this much-loved global comedy hit.
“Ghosts Australia boasts a stellar cast and an incredibly talented creative team. We can’t wait to bring this witty and heartfelt show to life, complete with our set of uniquely Australian ghosts.”
Kylie Washington, EVP and General Manager, Global Entertainment Australia, BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand, said: “We’re excited to have assembled such a talented ensemble cast to breathe life into our distinctly Australian reimagining of Ghosts.
“Ghosts has been a runaway hit in the UK and U.S. and we’re looking forward to introducing audiences to these comedic, warm-hearted and unlikely group of flat mates that draw on our unique Australian culture and history.”
Rikki Lea Bestall, Screenwest Chief Executive Officer, said: “Ghosts has entertained audiences all around the world, and we’re so pleased to welcome Network 10, Paramount+ and BBC Studios Productions Australia to Western Australia for the Australian series. The production will kick off what is set to be an exciting year for the WA screen sector, creating a slew of opportunities for Western Australians.”
Directed by Christiaan Van Vuuren (Top End Bub, A Sunburnt Christmas) and Madeleine Dyer (Colin from Accounts, Austin), the series is produced by Bree-Anne Sykes (Critical Incident, Wellmania) and Executive Produced by Sophia Zachariou (Ladies in Black, The Office Australia), Kylie Washington, EVP and GM Global Entertainment BBC Studios ANZ plus Paramount ANZ Head of Scripted and Comedy, Sophia Mogford.
The writing team is led by writer and executive producer Josh Mapleston (Surviving Summer), with script editor and writer Libby Butler (Surviving Summer, Neighbours) alongside writers Shontell Ketchell (Gold Diggers), Philip Tarl Denson (Zero-Point) and Steph Tisdell (Fisk, Rosehaven).
Ghosts Australia is produced by BBC Studios Productions Australia for Network 10 and Paramount+ with major production investment from Screenwest and the Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive. Based on the original series Ghosts, produced by Monumental Television in association with Them There for BBC One. Distributed by BBC Studios.
Jon Creamer
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