Wanted (2016 TV series)
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| Composer(s) | Michael Yezerski |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 1 (list of episodes) |
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| Cinematography | John Stokes |
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| Distributor | Universal Media Studios International |
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| Original network | Seven Network |
| Picture format | PAL (576i) |
| Audio format | Stereophonic |
| Original release | 9 February 2016 – present |
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Wanted is an Australian drama television series which premiered on the Seven Network in Australia on 9 February 2016.[1][2][3]
Plot
The series follows two complete strangers, Lola and Chelsea, who intervene in a fatal carjacking while waiting at a suburban bus stop, and are subsequently thrust into a chase from authorities across Australia with a vehicle filled with cash. The strangers must rely solely on each other while they are on the run.
Production
The series was first announced in August 2015, following an undisclosed funding grant from Screen Australia[4][5] and a grant of AU$$527,768 from Screen Queensland.[6] The series was filmed in various locations across Queensland.[7]
Upon its announcement, Shirley Barrett was named as director,[5] however Peter Templeman and Jennifer Leacey were later named as directors.[8] The series is created by Rebecca Gibney and Richard Bell, the co-founders of R&R Productions which is the production company behind the series, along with Matchbox Pictures.[7] The series will be distributed internationally by Universal Media Studios International.[9]
Production began in September 2015[9] and wrapped in early December of the same year, totalling 10 weeks across 60 locations.[2]
Cast and characters
- Rebecca Gibney as Lola Buckley[10]
- Geraldine Hakewill as Chelsea Babbage[10]
- Stephen Peacocke as Detective Josh Levine[11]
- Ryan Corr as Chris Murphett[10]
- Nicholas Bell as Ray Stanton[10]
- Mirko Grillini as Terry Boke[10]
Promotion
The Seven Network released a 90 second promo in December 2015, advising the series will begin airing in February 2016.[12] The premiere date was later confirmed as 9 February.[3]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Aus. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Peter Templeman | Timothy Hobart | 9 February 2016 | 1.18[13] |
| Lola & Chelsea are two ordinary working class women, that is until they witness a murder and are falsely accused of it and go on the run across Australia in a car filled with stolen money. | |||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | TBA | TBA | 16 February 2016[14] | TBD |
Ratings
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| "Episode 1" | 9 February 2016 | 1.18[13] | 2[13] | TBD | TBD |
References
- ↑ Baker, Rosie; Chambers, Pippa; Micallef, Rachael (21 October 2015). ""Innovate, disrupt or die" – what Seven's upfronts delivered". AdNews. Yaffa Media. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- 1 2 Schipp, Debbie (10 December 2015). "Rebecca Gibney on the TV drama Wanted that she has co-produced". News.com.au. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- 1 2 Knox, David (30 January 2016). "Airdate: Wanted". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 30 January 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ↑ "China co-pro film The Nest, comedy sequel A Few Less Men, and new TV series Wanted, starring Rebecca Gibney, to be funded by Screen Australia". Screen Australia. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- 1 2 Knox, David (4 August 2015). "New Seven drama for Rebecca Gibney". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ "New television series joins Queensland screen success". {{noitalicGovernment of Queensland}}. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- 1 2 Bochenski, Natalie (5 August 2015). "Rebecca Gibney to star in mini-series to be shot in Queensland". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ Bulbeck, Pip. "Production on Rebecca Gibney–starrer, Wanted, gets under way in Queensland". Media Day. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- 1 2 "Seven reveals Wanted cast". MediaWeek. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Characters". Yahoo7. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ↑ Schipp, Debbie (2 February 2016). "Rebecca Gibney says Wanted co-star Steve Peacocke is the Hugh Jackman of television". News.com.au. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ↑ "Wanted coming to Seven in February 2016". YouTube. 11 December 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- 1 2 3 Knox, David (10 February 2016). "Tuesday 9 February 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ↑ "Search Results for "Wanted"". Foxtel. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
External links
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