Barbara Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 New ABC TV drama explores the dark side: Crownies 18 January 2011 Delving into the extraordinary world of the Office of the Department of Public Prosecution and its young eager lawyers, who know the law backwards, but who have a lot to learn about life, Crownies, is the new 22 x 1 hour drama, produced by Screentime Australia for ABC TV. With shooting commencing in Sydney on Friday, Crownies follows five young solicitors, fresh out of law school, as they face the pressures and endearing madness of modern single life - in a fast-paced workplace that highlights the moral dilemmas and big issues facing an apparently civilised society. In a world that exists solely to see ‘wrong-doers’ brought to justice, and where the average age of the solicitors is 27, there is a big divide between these young solicitors and the barristers at the top. Yet they are the initial point of contact with the police, and it is they who do most of the liaising with the victims and the witnesses - and recommend what goes to court. They are hungry, committed, idealistic and hard-working, but their lives away from the office are riddled with aspirations, explorations, fragile relationships and partying. The outstanding young ensemble cast includes Todd Lasance (Underbelly Files – Tell Them Lucifer Was Here, Cloudstreet, Rescue Special Ops, Home & Away); Hamish Michael (Spirited, City Homicide, Lucky Miles); Ella Scott Lynch (City Homicide, All Saints, The Falls); Andrea Demetriades (Bell Shakespeare Company, All Saints); and Indiana Evans (A Model Daughter – The Killing of Caroline Byrne, H2O Just Add Water). They are joined by Marta Dusseldorp (Burning Man, Blackjack, Hell Has Harbour Views, After The Deluge); Lewis Fitz-Gerald (Underbelly, Stingers, A Model Daughter – The Killing of Caroline Byrne); Jerome Ehlers (Sea Patrol, Packed To The Rafters, The Starter Wife), Jeanette Cronin (Rake, Headland, All Saints); Chantelle Jamieson (Underbelly Files – The Man Who Got Away, Panic At Rock Island); Peter Kowitz (Packed To The Rafters, City Homicide, Grass Roots), Chris Morris (Crocodile Hunter, The Surgeon, Fire Flies) and Daniel Lissing (Cops LAC, Packed to the Rafters, Out Of The Blue). Series Producer is Karl Zwicky (A Model Daughter – The Killing of Caroline Byrne, McLeods Daughters) and co-produced by Jane Allen (Script) (as writer - MDA, McLeods Daughters, The Secret Life of Us) and Lisa Scott (Production) (A Model Daughter – The Killing of Caroline Byrne, Cops LAC, The Cut) and with ABC TV’s Carole Sklan and Screen time’s Des Monaghan and Greg Haddrick as Executive Producers. In making the announcement, ABC TV’s Head of Fiction, Carole Sklan, said: “We’re thrilled to be back in the business of long-run drama and to be working with such a dynamic, creative company as Screentime. They have assembled a wonderful cast and creative team for this exuberant and very contemporary show.” Screentime’s Des Monaghan added, “We are delighted to be working with our friends at the ABC, and we are very excited about Crownies, which is an intelligent and entertaining insight into the extraordinarily fast and demanding world of the DPP.” The new series is being directed by some of Australia’s finest including Tony Tilse, Chris Noonan, Cherie Nowlan, Grant Brown, Lynn Hegarty, Garth Maxwell, Jet Wilkinson and has been written by Greg Haddrick, Jane Allen, Kylie Needham, Tamara Asmar, Blake Ayshford and Justine Gillmer. Source: ABC TV Blog and Heart Indiana
chasingstarlight Posted February 5, 2011 Report Posted February 5, 2011 Interesting. Sounds like it could be good. Glad to see Indiana getting steady work. And looks like Todd isn't leaving Australia for LA anytime soon. He's in high demand.
adellejefferiesxox Posted February 5, 2011 Report Posted February 5, 2011 YAY another thing I really wanna watch!!!! (because of Todd obviously hehe). I thought they had already filmed it
Barbara Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 I found a promo picture. They look very smart in those clothes, don't they? It's not something they wore much on Home & Away!
jldraw Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 I know they are supposed to be fresh out of law school but Indiana Evans still looks like she is in high school. I wonder if they'll cast Charlotte Best as a judge?
adellejefferiesxox Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Nice pic Thanks! Can't wait to see Todd's new stuff on screen
LulaRose Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 I know they are supposed to be fresh out of law school but Indiana Evans still looks like she is in high school. I wonder if they'll cast Charlotte Best as a judge? LOL! Yeah cause isn't she only like 21?
lozlovesh&a Posted June 19, 2011 Report Posted June 19, 2011 The much anticipated local drama Crownies now has an airdate, with a megastar cast and an amazing team producing and directing, it's sure to be the next hit for the ABC. Crownies will begin airing on our screens from Thursday July 14, 2011. Delving into the extraordinary world of the Department of Public Prosecutions and its young eager lawyers, Crownies is the new 22 part, 1 hour dram,a produced by SCREENTIME for ABC TV. Crownies follows five young solicitors as they face the pressures and endearing madness of modern singlelife - in a fast paced workplace that highlights the moral dilemmas and big issues facing an apparently civilized society. In a world that exists solely to see ‘wrong-doers’ brought to justice, and where the average age of the solicitors is 27, there is a big divide between these young solicitorsand the barristers at the top. Yet they are the initial point of contact with the police, and it is they who do most of the liaising with the victims and the witnesses and recommend what goes to court. They are committed, idealisticand hard-working, but their lives away from the office are filled with aspirations, explorations, fragile relationships and partying. The outstanding ensemble cast includes Todd Lasance (Cloudstreet, Rescue Special Ops) Hamish Michael (Spirited, CityHomicide); Ella Scott Lynch (City Homicide); Andrea Demetriades (All Saints) and Indiana Evans (A Model Daughter:The Killing of Caroline Byrne). The new series is being directed by some of Australia’s finest including: Tony Tilse, Chris Noonan, Cherie Nowlan, Grant Brown and Lynn Hegarty. http://www.throng.com.au/node/27704
LauraPhilly!! Posted June 19, 2011 Report Posted June 19, 2011 I love the picture! It looks really great! Todd Lasance in a suit! Yummy! Indiana Evans looks stunning too! Shame this can't be watched in Ireland!
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