Sam Neill teams up with Hollywood icon Annette Bening in a new drama
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The world of television is about to be graced with another gripping drama, and this time, it's a homegrown Australian story set to captivate audiences worldwide.
Apples Never Fall, a riveting new series based on the best-selling novel by acclaimed Australian author Liane Moriarty, is set to premiere in March 2024.
The series, which will stream locally on BINGE, boasts a star-studded cast led by honourary Aussie actor Sam Neill and Hollywood legend Annette Bening.
Liane Moriarty, the mastermind behind the hit adaptations of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers, has once again seen her literary work transformed into a compelling screen narrative.
Apples Never Fall delves into the seemingly idyllic life of the Delaney family, former tennis coaches Stan (Neill) and Joy (Bening), and their four adult children: Amy (Alison Brie), Troy (Jake Lacy), Logan (Conor Merrigan-Turner), and Brooke (Essie Randles).
The Delaneys are on the cusp of a new chapter, having just sold their renowned tennis academy and looking forward to a life of leisure. However, their plans are abruptly disrupted when a wounded young woman unexpectedly arrives at their doorstep.
This stranger breathes new life into Stan and Joy's routine, but when Joy mysteriously vanishes, their seemingly perfect marriage comes under scrutiny.
As their children unravel dark family secrets, the Delaney family's façade begins to crumble.
When the series was first announced in February, Moriarty took to social media to express her excitement about the casting of the talented leads.
'I am so thrilled to announce that the amazing ANNETTE BENING will play Joy Delaney in the upcoming television adaptation of Apples Never Fall!' she shared.
The announcement of Sam Neill's involvement was met with equal enthusiasm, with Moriarty describing it as 'more wonderful news for the upcoming television adaptation'.
The series also features Alison Brie, known for her roles in Mad Men, Glow, and Community, as the eldest Delaney daughter, and Jake Lacy, who made a splash in the first season of The White Lotus, as eldest son Troy.
Sam Neill, the beloved Jurassic Park star, continues to work tirelessly despite his ongoing battle with the rare blood cancer, angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.
Earlier this year, Neill revealed his diagnosis and his journey through chemotherapy, which unfortunately proved ineffective.
He has since been on an anti-cancer drug that has kept him in remission for over a year. Despite the knowledge that the drug will eventually stop working, Neill remains unafraid and committed to his craft. You can read more about his cancer journey here.
In addition to Apples Never Fall, which was filmed on the Gold Coast earlier this year, Neill is also set to reprise his role as the snobbish barrister Brett Colby on the Foxtel series The Twelve, currently filming in Western Australia.
Are you ready to dive into the world of the Delaneys? Let us know your thoughts and expectations for this upcoming series in the comments below.
Apples Never Fall, a riveting new series based on the best-selling novel by acclaimed Australian author Liane Moriarty, is set to premiere in March 2024.
The series, which will stream locally on BINGE, boasts a star-studded cast led by honourary Aussie actor Sam Neill and Hollywood legend Annette Bening.
Liane Moriarty, the mastermind behind the hit adaptations of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers, has once again seen her literary work transformed into a compelling screen narrative.
Sam Neill collaborates with Annette Bening for a new drama series. Credit: Peacock TV / news.com.au
Apples Never Fall delves into the seemingly idyllic life of the Delaney family, former tennis coaches Stan (Neill) and Joy (Bening), and their four adult children: Amy (Alison Brie), Troy (Jake Lacy), Logan (Conor Merrigan-Turner), and Brooke (Essie Randles).
The Delaneys are on the cusp of a new chapter, having just sold their renowned tennis academy and looking forward to a life of leisure. However, their plans are abruptly disrupted when a wounded young woman unexpectedly arrives at their doorstep.
This stranger breathes new life into Stan and Joy's routine, but when Joy mysteriously vanishes, their seemingly perfect marriage comes under scrutiny.
As their children unravel dark family secrets, the Delaney family's façade begins to crumble.
When the series was first announced in February, Moriarty took to social media to express her excitement about the casting of the talented leads.
'I am so thrilled to announce that the amazing ANNETTE BENING will play Joy Delaney in the upcoming television adaptation of Apples Never Fall!' she shared.
The announcement of Sam Neill's involvement was met with equal enthusiasm, with Moriarty describing it as 'more wonderful news for the upcoming television adaptation'.
The series also features Alison Brie, known for her roles in Mad Men, Glow, and Community, as the eldest Delaney daughter, and Jake Lacy, who made a splash in the first season of The White Lotus, as eldest son Troy.
Sam Neill, the beloved Jurassic Park star, continues to work tirelessly despite his ongoing battle with the rare blood cancer, angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.
Earlier this year, Neill revealed his diagnosis and his journey through chemotherapy, which unfortunately proved ineffective.
He has since been on an anti-cancer drug that has kept him in remission for over a year. Despite the knowledge that the drug will eventually stop working, Neill remains unafraid and committed to his craft. You can read more about his cancer journey here.
In addition to Apples Never Fall, which was filmed on the Gold Coast earlier this year, Neill is also set to reprise his role as the snobbish barrister Brett Colby on the Foxtel series The Twelve, currently filming in Western Australia.
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