Manufacturing has commenced in Western Australia on Thriller Street: Origin S2 for ABC.

The six-part drama collection continues to delve into the early years of Detective Jay Swan, performed by actor and proud Nyikina man Mark Coles Smith (We Bury The Useless, Beasts of Warfare).

Six months from once we final noticed younger Jay Narkle (NCIS: Sydney, Territory), we discover them trying to forge a brand new life collectively on her mom’s Nation, within the fading city of Loch Iris.

As Jay begins to research an unfolding case, Loch Iris closes ranks round him. And the extra he items collectively the crime, the extra he realises the whole city has been hiding a shadowy previous. It’s a previous that’s nonetheless rippling by way of to the current. And with it, a secret, that threatens to tear Jay and Mary aside.

ABC Head of Scripted, Rachel Okine stated: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Bunya Productions on the extremely anticipated return of this iconic collection. With a surprising new WA location, impeccable solid and compelling crime story that delves deep into our social cloth, our ABC audiences are in for an additional absolute masterclass in outback noir”.

Bunya Productions Producer, Greer Simpkin stated: “We’re delighted to be on our subsequent Thriller Street journey, the place Detective Jay Swan heads to associate Mary’s hometown within the tall bushes of the southern forests. There may be homicide, abduction and epic love, however it’s the previous, the ghosts of the stolen technology who hang-out our story…

“This collection was written by a completely First Nations writing staff. Excellent administrators Jub Clerc and Wayne Blair are on the helm. Returning to their iconic roles from Origin collection one are Mark Coles Smith, Tuuli Narkle and Clarence Ryan together with a terrific ensemble solid together with Robyn Malcolm. We’re excited to convey to our audiences a completely new Thriller Street world, a visible feast set within the bushes, dams and waterways of the South West of Western Australia”.

Display screen Australia, Head of First Nations Angela Bates stated: “Audiences in every single place have been captivated by the wealthy characters, intricate backstories, and highly effective themes explored all through the Thriller Street world. We’re thrilled to be supporting this gifted inventive staff as they ship an thrilling new chapter for Jay Swan and Mary Allen, who navigate the complexities of a brand new city, confront racism, and uncover hidden crimes of the previous.”

Screenwest CEO, Rikki Lea Bestall stated: “A giant welcome again to Bunya Productions and the ABC. We’re so proud to have now hosted 4 seasons of this critically-acclaimed collection in Western Australia. This time the majestic forests of Pemberton within the South West will present the backdrop for Jay and Mary as they navigate their new life collectively. Congratulations to Greer, David and the whole Thriller Street staff.”

Head of Display screen NSW, Kyas Hepworth stated: “Display screen NSW is delighted to help one other season of the critically acclaimed Thriller Street: Origin. Audiences in Australia and abroad can’t get sufficient of detective Jay Swan and I stay up for seeing the place Bunya Productions and the inventive staff will take this subsequent chapter within the franchise.”

All3Media Worldwide, EVP Content material Maartje Horchner stated: “Bunya Productions are celebrated for his or her cinematic, compelling, character-driven storytelling, so we’re thrilled to as soon as once more associate with this distinctive staff on the following chapter of Thriller Street: Origin. This acclaimed crime collection, that includes a few of Australia’s main expertise, has beforehand travelled to main broadcasters throughout the globe, and we’re extremely proud to convey this extremely anticipated second season to our scripted slate.”

Coles Smith and Narkle can be joined by a powerful ensemble solid together with Robyn Malcolm (After The Celebration, The Survivors), Clarence Ryan (Territory, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), Geoff Morrell (Lord Of The Rings: Rings of Energy, Ice Street 2: The Street To The Sky), Nicholas Bell (Elvis, Bay of Fires), Luke Carroll (Scrublands S2, The Clever Dodger), Helen Morse (The Eye Of The Storm, The Physician Blake Mysteries), Aswan Reid (The New Boy, Beasts of Warfare), Steve Le Marquand (Inhabitants 11, Christmess), Pippa Grandison (Inhabitants 11, After the Verdict), Rarriwuy Hick (Wentworth, True Colors) , Shantae Barnes-Cowan (Candy As, Firebite), Tammy Lee Rock (The Sapphires, Boxing Day), Marley Sharp (The Circuit, Redfern Now), Alex Malone (The Royal Lodge, Colin From Accounts), Greg Tait (Firebite, Mad Bastards) and introducing Eloise Hart.

Season two will air on ABC in 2025.