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The Newsreader ห้องข่าวเดือด (2021)

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The Newsreader
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15 สิงหาคม 2564
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Michael Lucas
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  • Anna TorvAnna Torvรับบท Helen Norville
  • Sam ReidSam Reidรับบท Dale Jennings
  • William McInnesWilliam McInnesรับบท Lindsay Cunningham
  • Michelle Lim DavidsonMichelle Lim Davidsonรับบท Noelene Kim
  • Marg DowneyMarg Downeyรับบท Evelyn Walters
  • Chum EhelepolaChum Ehelepolaรับบท Dennis Tibb
  • สตีเฟน พีค็อกสตีเฟน พีค็อกรับบท Rob Rickards
  • Philippa NortheastPhilippa Northeastรับบท Kay Walters
  • Robert TaylorRobert Taylorรับบท Geoff Walters
  • Caroline LeeCaroline Leeรับบท Jean Pascoe
  • Chai HansenChai Hansenรับบท Tim Ahern
  • Maria AngelicoMaria Angelicoรับบท Cheryl Ricci

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The Newsreader is an Australian television drama series created by Michael Lucas and broadcast on ABC television, starring Anna Torv and Sam Reid. The show explored the personal and professional lives of the journalists and crew in a 1980s Australian newsroom.

The first season premiered on 15 August 2021 and became ABCTV's most-viewed drama program of that year. The second season premiered in September 2023. Each season was met with critical acclaim and received the most nominations of any show or film at the AACTA Awards in 2021 and 2023. The third and final season was released on 2 February 2025 on ABC iView.

Premise

The Newsreader is set in the fast-paced world of commercial television news during the 1980s. The series follows ambitious young reporter Dale Jennings, who joins the national news programme News at Six and is unexpectedly paired with Helen Norville, the network's volatile but highly respected chief newsreader. As they work together to deliver nightly broadcasts, the show explores the pressures of live television, the competition within newsrooms, and the impact of major national and international events on journalists and their audiences.

Across the series, the partnership between Dale and Helen becomes central to the narrative. Their professional collaboration unfolds against a backdrop of newsroom politics, shifting media culture, and the personal challenges faced by those working in high-profile broadcast roles. The programme combines fictional characters with dramatised portrayals of real news events from the period, examining how television journalism shapes public understanding while also affecting the lives of the people who produce it.

Main

Anna Torv, as Helen Norville, the first female newsreader of the ratings-dominant News at Six. She rises into the position in an era where pervasive misogyny and sexism create roadblocks in her career, especially as her fragile mental health begins to worsen. She charts a recovery journey by leaping head-first into a relationship with junior reporter Dale.

Sam Reid, as Dale Jennings, initially a junior reporter for News at Six, whose ambition to anchor a bulletin leads him to become Helen’s producer. The two become romantically involved, attracting media attention, while Dale grows increasingly concerned that his private life and personal secrets may be exposed on screen.

Robert Taylor, as Geoff Walters (series 1–2), the long-time co-anchor of News at Six, is critical of Helen’s role, viewing it as part of the news industry’s shift towards entertainment and glamour to retain viewers. Feeling sidelined as part of the old guard, Geoff allows his health to decline but remains determined to persevere and resist being pushed out.

William McInnes, as Lindsay Cunningham, the overbearing, easily irascible, casually bigoted, and ratings-obsessed head of the News at Six newsroom.

Marg Downey, as Evelyn Walters, Geoff's wife, who diligently manages his career behind the scenes, often to his irritation and in an underhand way of ensuring her future financial interests are protected.

Stephen Peacocke, as Rob Rickards, the sports editor, and former VFL player, for News at Six who struggles when temporarily promoted to co-anchor/relief anchor. As his prominence grows, he often asks Noelene for help, and as he becomes attracted to her, he appreciates her more.

Michelle Lim Davidson, as Noelene Kim (later Rickards), the assiduous News at Six library researcher and autocue operator, is determined to make her mark, despite being a put-upon, badly treated, and unduly pressured.

Chum Ehelepola, as Dennis Tibb, the meticulously working and hot-headed head producer of the newsroom.

Chai Hansen, as Tim Ahern, one of the News at Six cameramen who develops a partially-requited crush on Dale.

Rory Fleck Byrne, as Gerry Carroll (series 2), an affably charming variety show host and one of the most popular personalities and comedians on television.

Daniel Gillies, as Charlie Tate (series 2), the network's insidiously suave new CEO, is determined to steer the channel and its news division in a more informal direction with a specific brand.

Philippa Northeast, as Kay Walters (series 2–3), Geoff and Evelyn's complicated, fashion-interested daughter, often rushes to her father in light of a strained relationship with her mother, with whom she is less able to exploit parental affection for her than Geoff's more unconditional approach.

Daniel Henshall, as Bill McFarlane (series 3), Helen's producer at Seven who later becomes her co-executive producer on her show, Public Eye, and whose unrequited infatuation with her disrupts their working relationship.

Recurring

Caroline Lee, as Jean Pascoe, the newsroom secretary with a keen but well-intended interest in – and keeps tabs on – the newsroom gossip.

Maria Angelico, as Cheryl Ricci, the talkative and warmly brash News at Six make-up artist.

John Leary, as Murray Gallagher, News at Six editor.

Jackson Tozer, as Ross McGrath, the sound technician for Tim (series 1) and Brian (series 2).

Rhys Mitchell, as Brian Mathers, News at Six Cameramen.

Maude Davey, as Val Jennings, Dale's attentive and doting mother. She is keen to see her son do well and aware of his past traumas.

Queenie van de Zandt, as Donna Gillies, a headstrong, wily, experienced gossip columnist for The Sun, is well known for her attempts to publish the private lives of the network's personalities and talent.

Bert La Bonté, as Gordon (series 1), News at Six director and camera operator.

Dom Phelan, as Brett (series 1), the other sports editor for News at Six.

Meewon Yang as Soon-Hee Kim (series 1–3), Noelene's doting mother.

Joe Cho as Byung-Ho Kim (series 1–3), Noelene's father, who is initially less-than-welcoming at Noelene's relationship with Rob.

Edwina Wren, as Cathy O'Hare (series 1, 3), Helen's sister, whose pleas for Helen to reunite with her estranged family fall on deaf ears.

Damian Callinan, as Frank (series 2–3), News at Six director and camera operator.

Jane Harber, as Carla Carroll (series 2), Gerry's outgoing and openminded wife.

Claire Boucher, as Eliza (series 2), Charlie's acquaintance.

Cazz Bainbridge, as Marta (series 2), Charlie's mistreated housekeeper.

Nick Simpson-Deeks, as Paul Stricker (series 2–3), a calculating, assiduous member of Geoff's production team.

Dan Spielman, as Vincent Callahan (series 2–3), head of rival network Seven's newsroom, whom Dennis tries to poach and who later successfully poaches Helen.

Hunter Page-Lochard, as Lynus Preston (series 2–3), a passionate activist leader who protests the Bicentennial celebrations on behalf of, and as a vocal member of Australia's Indigenous peoples.

Paula Nazarski, as Aunty "Tiny" (series 2–3), an older member of Lynus' extended family and protest group who doesn't suffer fools gladly.

Andrew McFarlane, as Richard Bertrand (series 3), the new network CEO whom Lindsay and Dennis relentlessly attempt to butter up, and later Dale and Rob appeal to for Lindsay's dismissal.

Robin McLeavy, as Marcia Evans (series 3), a therapist and psychologist recommended to Helen, who explores her possible borderline personality disorder.

Maria Theodorakis, as Leonie Briggs (series 3), headstrong, confident and stoic secretary at Public Eye.

Grant Piro as Wayne (series 3), producer of Public Eye with whom Helen had worked with a decade prior.

Tom Wilson as Nick (series 3), a male escort hired by Dale on several occasions.

Yuchen Wang, as Lee Zheng (series 3), a reporter at a network in Hong Kong who became familiar, and later entered a relationship, with Tim.

Somi Han and Ruby Roh, as Hana Rickards (series 3), Noelene and Rob's newborn daughter.

Notable guests

Robert Grubb, as Dr McCormack (series 1), has Helen as one of his patients and regularly refills her sleeping pill prescription despite her increasingly flimsy excuses.

Tony Rickards, as Dr Shaw (series 1), Geoff's doctor, meets resistance from both him and Evelyn about what changes Geoff must make to improve his health. His recommendations for a long while off-screen were not well-received.

Tim Draxl, as Adam (series 1), a former school friend of Dale's, aims to apologise for a brutal event in their shared past.

Asmara Feik, as Alison (series 2), Gerry and Carla's young daughter.

Em Rusciano, as Rhonda (series 2), a singer hired for the News at Six's unnamed network's 1988 promo.

Tony Briggs, as Uncle "Owie" (series 2), an older and more seasoned Aboriginal activist who clashes with Lynus on the best tactics for protesting the Bicentennial.

Paula Arundell, as Nadia (series 2), a therapist at a private institution tries to encourage Geoff and Evelyn to involve themselves in Kay's recovery.

Richard Davies, as Glen Rickards (series 2), Rob's gregarious brother and sports fanatic, partner to Kerrie.

Nikki Shiels, as Kerrie Rickards (series 2), Rob's protective sister-in-law keen to inspect his girlfriends' qualities, expecting a child.

Gillian Cosgriff, as Irene McFarlane (series 3), wife of Bill.

Carolyn Bock as Ann Bertrand (series 3), wife of Richard.

Clarence Ryan, as Deano Prince (series 3), an ex-VFL player who played with Rob in the 1970s, suffering racial abuse from fans and felt ostracised by his colleagues.

Peta Brady, as Daniela Aranz (series 3), a former psychiatrist at a mental institution.

Mark Mitchell, as Brian Mathers' father (series 3)

Lewis Mitchell and Callum Mitchell, as Declan and Kieran Mathers (series 3), Brian Mathers' brothers.

Catherine Glavcic, as Bev Gibson (series 3), executive at the News at Six's network who attempts to reimagine Dale's presentation in light of negative viewer feedback.

Nick Farnell, as Greg 'Walshy' Walsh (series 3), Seven executive whose attempts to overinvolve himself with the running of Public Eye irritate Helen.

Series 3 (2025)

All episodes were made available on ABC iView prior to linear broadcast; on the morning of 2 February 2025, the series' premiere date.

Production

The series was created by Michael Lucas and Joanna Werner and directed by Emma Freeman. Filmed in Melbourne, the series was written by Michael Lucas, Jonathan Gavin, Niki Aken and Kim Ho. Joanna Werner and Stuart Menzies, along with Brett Sleigh and Sally Riley on behalf of the ABC, executive produced the series. The series was supported through investments from Screen Australia and Film Victoria.

Development

Lucas began working on what would become The Newsreader around 2015, during his work on Party Tricks and the fifth series of Offspring. Initially, it was not based around a newsroom setting, and the series was instead built upon a male and female lead that represented the flipping of gender stereotypes; a male lead "desperate to live up to [...] a particular version of masculinity" that "wasn't an actual fit" for him", and a female character required to match and contrast this male character with, who would comprise "those traditional masculine qualities" instead. The 1980s and newsroom setting was decided upon later, which Lucas concluded both elicited and compelled "more pressure on [both characters] to fulfil certain roles", with the masculine qualities of a newsreader juxtaposed against the misogyny of the 1980s that "punished" women that held them. Lucas' research into newsrooms of the 1980s over 2015 and 2016 – which included spending time interviewing those who worked in them at thetime – found that female newsreaders were caught in an "era of change", in how to present themselves and "look in a workplace" and industry dominated, and influenced by how "viewers liked the news [being] read" by, "very masculine voices of God". He undertook an assiduous and mammoth task of reading "nearly every newspaper from 1986", with a particular focus on letters to the editor, which Lucas claimed "give you the full picture of what people were making of things then".

The first iteration of The Newsreader was written on spec; Lucas approached the ABC – having previously worked with them on sitcom Rosehaven – with the script of a pilot. ABC responded positively "really quickly", and Lucas boasted of their extensive archive of news footage that could be utilised. Brett Sleigh of ABC, who would become an executive producer of the series, suggested using real-life events as the structure of the series – instead of basing it around "generic stories" like the more expansive rollout of ATMs – as he was keen to "make the most of ABC archives"; he recommended Joanna Werner to Lucas, who became "really connected" with the draft pilot script. Of this new direction, Lucas was clear from the start that it would begin with the Challenger explosion, claiming it was the first major news event he remembered from childhood; for the rest of the series, he simply looked at major news events of the first half of 1986, those with fixed dates that were unavoidable but also less "date-specific" stories of issues prevalent in society at the time that could be slotted in anywhere, and enabled Lucas greater creative control that news stories with set dates to operate in and around did not afford him. A decision was taken to "tightly stick to a real-life timeframe" with episodes taking place across a few days at most. Crew received tapes of broadcast news bulletins from certain days to better judge how to prioritise certain news stories on the days episodes took place on. Lucas described the process of weaving real-life events in with "pure fiction" as both "maddening" but also a "fun puzzle". When Lucas established a writers' room in 2017 – composed of those Lucas knew would provide valuable assistance in developing the programme (such as Niki Aken, who came from a research background), but also carrying on a practice he had used on other shows he had worked on, and hiring emerging talent (Kim Ho) – the team were "bouncing back and forth" evaluating how character arcs fit into the way in which real-life events were depicted in the show. Before the writing of each episode, research and archive footage was "locked in" before writing progressed onto working out these character arcs; it meant that when writing began, a "comprehensive outline of the factual events involved would already be in place" for the writer(s) to work around. The "emotional arcs and storylines" were less set in stone throughout episode production, with amendments to their depiction even taking place as late as the post-production edit.

Of the second series, Lucas said that events remained chosen and placed throughout the series according to whether they were grounded by certain dates or not – "a balance of really date-specific things with a couple of broader arc '80s news stories". An episode on the heroin crisis, for example, was able to be placed anywhere within the series, Lucas commenting that he had "a little bit of leeway to put that story at an appropriate time for our cast of characters". Additionally, the nascence of current affairs shows and TV journalists "becom[ing] brands themselves" at the time is explored in the second series, with the character of Geoff hosting his own eponymous current affairs show a deliberate attempt at this, with Lucas and producer Werner having read several memoirs of journalists from the era. Lucas recalled that figures who had previously worked in the industry during the temporal setting of the series had written into the production company in light of the first series to "directly ask" if characters were based on them.

Securing international interest for the series was laden with pitfalls at first. Prospective distributors were interested at the scripts, but the temporal and "Australian specificity" of the series was a key sticking point. This caused Lucas to be "conscious of picking stories that have some international resonance", such as the Azaria Chamberlain case that was infamous within Australia and well-known abroad even decades on. Werner spoke of how the accuracy with which the 1980s setting was depicted on screen was important for foreign "partners involved" in the series; "we wanted to look like [it was] made in the '80s – not a show made about the '80s", which necessitated cameras for filming being fitted with vintage lenses.

The series' commission was announced in April 2020, entered pre-production by October, with the casting announced that November; six episodes were ordered by the ABC, despite the series being originally developed for eight. In March 2022, the ABC confirmed that The Newsreader had been renewed for a second series, to be set in 1987. A third series was announced within two weeks of the second premiering in September 2023, later confirmed as the final. Lucas clarified that "you always tend to think dramatically in terms of three acts", and had done so with the characters of Helen and Dale.

Casting and characterisation

Marg Downey was at first bemused when asked to audition for the role of Evelyn, but reacted more positively when receiving the script, having been very aware throughout her life of the type of women who are surreptitiously manipulative and are the "power behind the throne". Michelle Lim Davidson recounted how the role of Noelene was adapted for her, but nonetheless felt apprehensive about it; she was concerned about whether Australian television was open to the representation she would bring – that of "the first Korean Aus[tralian] woman in a major drama on Aus[tralian] TV". She praised the attention to detail of the arts department in representation of the aspects of Korean culture featured on the show, and that the show had helped assuage her concerns of not being "able to find a safe space ... in the industry" to express more of the Korean aspects of her Korean-Australian identity, as well as given her hopes her portrayal may lead to expanding Korean representation on Australian television.

Anna Torv accepted the role of Helen Norville upon receiving the scripts for the first two episodes, and was cast in early 2020. Her approach to the role evolved over time, learning to appreciate the journalistic background her character would have and how it would influence how Helen in the position of 'newsreader'; nevertheless, she touched upon how the role of a journalist/reporter and that of a newsreader are different in the way in which a character comports themselves. Sam Reid commented on this regarding his role as Dale; he collaborated with director Freeman to develop a style for Dale as a newreader, which centred around the "public and private mask" that is prevalent in newsreading, as it requires a "blank personality". Reid commented on the similarities between this and the private life of the character of Dale, the version of the character's self achieved through such employment helping him attain the version of himself that consists of the "model of masculinity" Dale has been desperate to inhabit, and in the process begins to replace himself with a "carbon copy of a man [he isn't] that good at [being]". Torv described her portrayal as an "amalgamation" of the female newsreaders she grew up watching – and later re-watched in research for the role – and that the opportunity to be given lessons on how to read autocues were pivotal. She also acclaimed the experience of working with creator Lucas, producer Werner and director Freeman, and specifically how open they all were and the environment of collaboration and improvisation that was consequently fomented. Torv commented that "[m]aking The Newsreader was one of the most satisfying and joyous creative experiences that [she had] ever had". Torv also revealed that the ending of the series was not known from the beginning of production, and that the cast were only aware of the show's general direction for a time.

The ensemble cast expanded in the second series, with Daniel Gillies, Philippa Northeast, and Rory Fleck Byrne joining the cast for major roles. Additionally, it was also confirmed that there would be a further expansion of the cast with an introduction to extended family members of the main ensemble. The major roles played were not elaborated until a year after casting was confirmed, once a lengthy trailer for the second series was published; it was revealed what roles the new members of the supporting cast would play: Gillies as the new network CEO, Northeast as Geoff and Evelyn's 'complex' daughter Kay, Fleck Byrne as 'superstar variety host' Gerry, and the previously unannounced addition of Hunter Page-Lochard to the series' supporting cast as 'firebrand activist' Lynus. It was also confirmed that the entire ensemble from the first series would be returning, albeit Chai Hansen made significantly fewer appearances as Tim Ahern due to the actor's commitments to Amazon Prime Video series Night Sky. The character of Lynus is "heavily based on real figures behind" the Bicentennial protests at the time, with writer Adrian Russell Wills clarifying that he drew large influence for the character from his own activist brother. Em Rusciano, colleague of Lucas, made a singing cameo in the opening scene to the fourth episode, as did several current Australian TV journalists (namely ABC meteorologist Nate Byrne, Network 10 reporter Daniel Doody, and radio sports commentator Megan Hustwaite). Multiple casting calls were made throughout mid-2022 for extras for scenes with relatively sizeable crowds.

Russell Wills, the Aboriginal writer of the fourth episode, spoke of the significance of the opportunity to do so. In basing the character of activist Lynus on his brother, he expressed that while his brother did his "marching" and "protest" physically and with passionate volume, he did it "through writing and to be able to put it into an episode like this on a show that has such a fantastic following". He deliberately wrote Helen in a way that bridged the gap between the "fervor" in the expression of the Aboriginal community and an audience that may be repelled by the level of "anger and the passion [which] can often turn people off or make people switch off" – a rare and "unique" way of framing what is "often not allowed in the media" – and voiced his hopes that The Newsreader's audience was thus able to relate to the struggles of Aborigines through Helen and even "relate to Lynus" as if he were a family member, having found this happen with the white audience of his previous work on Redfern Now. Lucas spoke of the coincidence that the episode aired concurrent to the campaign period for the ultimately unsuccessful referendum on establishing further rights for Indigenous Australians in the constitution, polling day for which was held the day before the series' final episode was broadcast. Lucas commented Russell Wills' 2014 documentary 88 on the Bicentennial protests was an "invaluable resource" for production of the fourth episode.

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