AFTER A KILLER FIRST SEASON, LUKE ARNOLD
AND BELLA HEATHCOTE RETURN FOR THE STAN
ORIGINAL SERIES SCRUBLANDS: SILVER
Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie said: “Following the immense success
of Scrublands, we look forward to working with Easy Tiger and Third Act Stories,
alongside lead cast Luke and Bella, as we bring audiences another thrilling season.
This is Stan’s fourth project in Western Australia in the last twelve months, and
shows our commitment to collaborating with local cast and creatives so that we can
deliver fresh and exceptional Originals for Australian and global audiences. We are
excited to film in Augusta and thank our partners at Screenwest, the WA Regional
Screen Fund and the 9Network.”
9Network Head of Drama Andy Ryan said: “We can’t wait to bring this next
installment of Scrublands to the screen. Set in the stark coastal beauty of Western
Australia, Scrublands: Silver will wow audiences with a gripping crime mystery in a
unique environment. With the outstanding Luke Arnold and Bella Heathcote returning
along with the creative maestros at Easy Tiger and Third Act Stories, viewers should
strap in for another emotional rollercoaster of world class premium drama.”
Easy Tiger producer Ian Collie said: “We at Easy Tiger, along with our partners
Third Act Stories from WA, are thrilled to bring the second exciting season of
Scrublands back to Stan and our international partners. It’s great to step back into the
world of Mandy and Martin, played perfectly by Luke Arnold and Bella Heathcote. Like
the first season, we are witness from the get-go to a violent tragedy that implicates
both our heroes. We look forward to working with director Ben Young and the WA crew
to bring the second season to our screens.”
Third Act Stories producer Martha Coleman said: “Scrublands: Silver is Third Act
Stories’ first production in Western Australia and it’s a pleasure to work with Easy Tiger
to showcase the exceptional talent and vibrant locations in WA. It’s a truly film friendly
state.”
Screenwest CEO Rikki Lea Bestall said: “We are pleased to welcome Stan and
Easy Tiger back to WA and are excited to see Luke Arnold and Bella Heathcote reprise
their roles, this time in our stunning South West. Augusta is abuzz with activity with
WA producer Martha Coleman and WA director Ben Young heading up a fantastic
Western Australian crew.”
The Stan Original Series Scrublands: Silver is produced by Martha Coleman with
Ian Collie, Rob Gibson and Felicity Packard. Directed by Ben Young, written by
Felicity Packard, Fiona Kelly and Jock Serong, with Executive Producers
Michael Healy and Andy Ryan from the 9Network and Cailah Scobie and Alicia
Brown for Stan. Major production investment from Screenwest, Lotterywest and the
WA Regional Screen Fund. Developed with the assistance of Screenwest and
Lotterywest.
