My Brilliant Career (TV series)
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| Genre | Period drama |
| Based on | My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin |
| Developed by | Liz Doran |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Paul Ranford |
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| Network | Netflix |
My Brilliant Career is an upcoming six-part Australian television period drama for Netflix, based on the novel of the same name by Miles Franklin. Liz Doran is the showrunner and co-writer for the series, which is directed by Alyssa McClelland and Anne Renton. Philippa Northeast plays the lead role as Sybylla. A broadcast date has not yet been set.
Plot
[edit]The series follows Sybylla, a girl growing up in a rural town in Australia in the early 20th century, with ambitions to become a writer. Her plans are disrupted by a budding romance with a young man called Harry.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Philippa Northeast as Sybylla
- Christopher Chung as Harry
- Anna Chancellor as Mrs Bossier
- Genevieve O'Reilly as Helen
- Kate Mulvany as Augusta
- Jake Dunn as Frank
- Alexander England as Julius
- Sherry-Lee Watson as Nell
- Miah Madden as Betty
Production
[edit]Background
[edit]My Brilliant Career is an historical drama television series based on the 1901 novel My Brilliant Career, by Australian author Miles Franklin.[2] The novel is often on the reading lists in Australian high school curricula, and the 1979 film adaptation by Australian director Gillian Armstrong brought international fame to Judy Davis and Sam Neill, who played Sybylla and Harry.[3]
Development
[edit]In June 2025, Netflix ordered the series for six episodes.[2][4] Liz Doran is the developer and showrunner, whose credits include the Australian comedy series Please Like Me (2013–2016) and 2022 drama series Barons.[3] The writing team includes Doran, Sarinah Masukor, and Rachael Turk, with Shari Sebbens as associate producer.[2][4]
Alyssa McClelland directs the first three episodes as set-up director, with Anne Renton helming episodes 4–6 and serving as co-producer. It is executive produced by Jungle Entertainment's Chloe Rickard alongside Doran and McClelland. Paul Ranford produces the series, with Courtney Wise as co-executive producer. Key department heads include production designer Felicity Abbott, set-up director of photography Kieran Fowler, costume designer Mariot Kerr, and hair and makeup designer Zeljka Stanin. Marden Dean serves as block two director of photography, with casting by Nikki Barrett in Australia and Nathan Toth in the U.K.[2][4]
The show's budget is around A$17, which is the most ever spent on a TV series made in the state of South Australia.[5]
Casting
[edit]In June 2025, it was announced that Philippa Northeast would lead the cast, joined by Christopher Chung, Anna Chancellor, and Genevieve O'Reilly, with Kate Mulvany, Jake Dunn, Alexander England, Sherry-Lee Watson, and Miah Madden completing the lineup.[4]
Filming
[edit]The series entered production, with filming occurring near Penola, in the South East of South Australia, in June 2025.[6][5]
The series is also being filmed at Adelaide Studios and other locations with the backing of the South Australian Film Corporation, and around 400 local cast and crew are working on the series.[7][8] It is the most expensive television production ever made in South Australia, costing around A$17 million.[3]
Release
[edit]My Brilliant Career will receive a worldwide release on Netflix,[3] anticipated to be late 2026 or early 2027.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Merican, Sara (17 June 2025). "Netflix Unveils Series Adaptation Of Australian Novel 'My Brilliant Career'". Deadline. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "'My Brilliant Career' Series Adaptation Now in Production in South Australia for Netflix". About Netflix. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d Marsh, Walter (19 June 2025). "Netflix greenlights locally made My Brilliant Career series". InDaily. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d Ramachandran, Naman (18 June 2025). "Netflix Sets Australian Series Adaptation of 'My Brilliant Career'". Variety. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ a b c Rymill, Liz (26 July 2025). "Tourism hopes for town of Penola as Netflix films My Brilliant Career". ABC News. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Netflix begins production on adaptation of 'My Brilliant Career' in SA". Mediaweek. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Watson, Graeme (18 June 2025). "Production begins on TV version of 'My Brilliant Career'". OUTinPerth. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Netflix's My Brilliant Career Boosts SA Jobs, Investment". miragenews.com.au. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
