2024 08 19 – Media release
RFDS cast. Photo credit: John Platt.
Pre-production has begun on the third season of Seven Network’s TV WEEK Logie Award-nominated drama RFDS.
Produced by Endemol Shine Australia (Banijay Entertainment Company) for Seven, with major production investment from Screen Australia, Seven and the South Australian Film Corporation, the film stars Emma Hamilton, Stephen Peacock, Justin Clarke, All of the main cast, including Ash Ricardo, are expected to return. , Emma Harvey, Rodney Afif, Jack Scott, Sophia Nolan, Thomas Weatherall, Rob Collins (nominated for this year’s TV WEEK Logie Award for Best Actor in a Drama for his role as Dr. Wayne Yates).
The much-anticipated third season will be filmed in South Australia, using the Port Augusta RFDS base to expand to Adelaide and the beautiful Flinders Ranges, as upgrades to Broken Hill Airport, runway and RFDS facilities will take place during the scheduled production period. Actions are taking place all over the place. Broken Hill doubles up on the local environment.
Co-creator, writer and executive producer Ian Meadows said: “This series is committed to showcasing the beauty of regional Australia and the amazing work RFDS does to reach and support our most remote communities. Our beautiful region, including Port Augusta RFDS Base and Quorn We are delighted to have found a new home for Season 3 in South Australia, taking advantage of the environment and locations across Adelaide.”
Based on the heroic true stories of the doctors, nurses, pilots and support staff of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the new season picks up one year later as the RFDS family is forced to grapple with the aftermath of their choices and deal with their problems. A tragic domino effect. This year, the team will face their toughest obstacles yet and will be forced to make big decisions about what they want to do with their lives and who they want to share it with.
Grainne Brunsdon, COO of Screen Australia, said: “RFDS captivated audiences and touched hearts across the country. Not only is it a gripping drama, it also showcases parts of regional Australia that aren’t often seen on screen. Most importantly It’s about celebrating the important work the Royal Flying Doctor Service does every day to support remote communities.”
Sarah Richardson, Executive Producer and Head of Scripting at Endemol Shine Australia, said: “We are thrilled to have our entire amazing cast back for season three. We are proud to showcase their true heroism in some of the world’s most beautiful and rugged terrain, including South Australia’s stunning Flinders Ranges.”
Julie McGaughran, Seven’s Head of Drama, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to see our talented cast return to Seven’s screens for the third series of RFDS. The show is currently in production. But I’m confident that Ian and the team have once again created a fantastic story that showcases the importance of RFDS and all that it does for Australian communities.This beautiful series is a testament to their incredible support. It was only possible because of you.”
South Australian Film Corporation CEO Kate Crowther said: “We are thrilled to welcome this much-loved drama series to South Australia and become Endemol Shine’s first production in the state. I’m happy about that,” he said. Securing RFDS is a real coup for South Australia. Produced by SA’s Lisa Scott with the majority of SA crew, it will not only create hundreds of jobs locally and create significant opportunities for upskilling and career progression for crew, but will also be a great addition to the state’s It will be the latest major film production to introduce the local landscape to a mass audience. Viewers all over the country. ”
Sarah Richardson, Julie McGaughran and Ian Meadows will serve as executive producers, and the third season of RFDS will be produced by Lisa Scott (Highview Productions).
RFDS is produced by Endemol Shine Australia in collaboration with Seven Network. Major production investment from Screen Australia, Seven Network and South Australian Film Corporation. Post, digital and visual effects supported by Screen NSW. Banijay Rights is responsible for international sales of RFDS outside of Australia.
RFDS Season 3 will air on Channel 7 and 7plus in 2025.
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