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Hugo Weaving to Lead ABC’s Legal Dramedy ‘The Great White’ as Wasikowska, Edgerton Co-Direct

The project was unveiled during Mediawan’s MIPCOM slate following its majority purchase of See-Saw Films.

Overview

  • See-Saw Films will produce the six-part series for ABC Australia, with Mia Wasikowska and Nash Edgerton sharing directing duties.
  • Hugo Weaving stars as Alan Armstrong, a disgraced lawyer assigned to defend a dog on death row.
  • Ange Betzien and Nick Coyle co-wrote the series, which is positioned as an offbeat legal dramedy centered on redemption.
  • Mediawan Rights will handle international distribution with participation from Entourage Ventures.
  • Filming is expected to begin next year, with no premiere date announced.