KILLER CAST FOR NEW CRIME THRILLER - BITE CLUB

An all-star cast for Playmaker’s new crime thriller Bite Club was announced today at Nine Network’s up-fronts event. Currently in production in Sydney, Bite Club has attracted major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Create NSW.

In Bite Club, after surviving a shark attack, two detectives join forces to hunt the ultimate predator … the serial killer who is also hunting them. 

The killer cast includes Todd Lasance (Spartacus: War of the Damned, The Vampire Diaries, Underbelly Files: Chopper), Ash Ricardo (Offspring, Party Tricks), Damian Walshe-Howling (Underbelly, Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms, Janet King), Deborah Mailman (Redfern Now, Offspring), Robert Mammone (Underbelly, Fat Tony & Co, Janet King), Pia Miller (Home and Away), Marny Kennedy (Wentworth, Janet King), Darcie Irwin-Simpson (Love Child) and Dominic Monaghan (Lost, The Lord of The Rings, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Wild Things).

The 8 x 44 minute series is being produced by Sue Seeary; executive produced by Andy Ryan, Jo RooneyDavid MaherDavid Taylor and Sarah Smith; written by Sarah Smith and John Ridley; and directed by Jennifer LeaceyGeoff BennettWayne Blair and Peter Andrikidis

Executive producers David Taylor and David Maher of Playmaker said: “With such a talented cast, and one of the best creative and production teams around, we’re hugely excited to be producing Bite Club. We love working with Nine, and from the outset everyone involved has embraced the idea of breaking new ground with Australian crime drama.”

CEO of Screen Australia Graeme Mason said: “Bite Club’s marquee cast and stunning Sydney locations promise to deliver a crime thriller series with an unmistakeably Australian feel. With the exceptionally talented Playmaker producing team joining forces with such accomplished directors, this series is bound to resonate with Australian audiences and beyond, as we expect this show will also have strong international appeal.”

Create NSW CEO Michael Brealey added: “We are delighted to play such a significant part in enabling this quality production from Playmaker through our Made In NSW fund, which will provide a great boost to our local economy. The impressive creative team is matched by an equally impressive cast list and we look forward to the iconic Sydney backdrop being promoted to international audiences.”

Nine’s Heads of Drama Andy Ryan and Jo Rooney said: “With its international all-star cast, stunning locations and gripping crime stories, Bite Club is set to be the freshest and most thrilling new drama of 2018. We’re excited to join with Playmaker and some of Australia’s leading writers, directors and actors on a new drama that promises passion, danger and above all, great entertainment.”

Bite Club will premiere on the Nine Network in 2018, with Sony Pictures Television handling international sales.


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