SUNDANCETV AND ABC TO GLOBALLY PREMIERE SEASON 2 OF CLEVERMAN 

16 May 2017

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New York and Sydney – SundanceTV and ABC announce that season two of the critically acclaimed, dystopian original drama series Cleverman will premiere in the US on Wednesday, June 28 at 10pm on SundanceTV and Thursday, June 29th at 9.30pm on ABC. 

 

Set in the future, Cleverman features powerful characters from ancient Aboriginal mythology, the Hairypeople, who must battle daily to survive in a world that seeks to silence and destroy them. 

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Following the international success of the first season, which earned a prestigious Peabody Award nomination, the six-episode second season two picks up with the destruction of the Zone and the Hairypeople hiding out of fear for their lives.  Koen (Hunter Page-Lochard), the chosen Cleverman, sets out to harness his powers in the hope of bringing all cultures together.  His half-brother Waruu (Rob Collins) shares the same vision, but his method is far more dubious.  For Koen to realise his mission, he must defeat Waruu and the full force of the Government, both which are united against him.  With twisting plotlines and new characters including Jarli the Bindawu warrior (Clarence Ryan), and based on an original concept by Ryan Griffen, Cleverman season two is action packed, bloody and thought-provoking.

 

“Cleverman combines high production value with the best of the sci-fi genre with rich storytelling of moral and political conflicts.” says Jan Diedrichsen, General Manager SundanceTV.  “We are proud to bring this unique and entertaining series to US audiences for a second season.”

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ABC Head of Scripted Production Sally Riley says “The Cleverman world expands in this thrilling second season introducing new characters and deepening relationships with our established characters. It’s an exciting ride for new and returning audiences”

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Cleverman boasts an outstanding ensemble cast that includes award-winning actor Iain Glenn (Game of Thrones), Golden Globe nominee Frances O’Connor (The Missing), Deborah Mailman (The Sapphires), Hunter Page-Lochard (The Sapphires), Rob Collins (The Wrong Girl), Clarence Ryan (Lockie Leonard) and Rachael Blake (Rake).  Creatures and effects are by the world-renowned Weta Workshop (Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy, Avatar).  Wayne Blair and Leah Purcell return as the series’ directors. 

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The series is produced by Goalpost Pictures Australia and New Zealand’s Pukeko Pictures for ABC Australia in co-production with SundanceTV and Red Arrow international, with the assistance of Screen Australia, Screen NSW and the New Zealand Screen Production Grant and in association with Head Gear Films & Metrol Technology.  Red Arrow International distributes Cleverman worldwide. 

 

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About SundanceTV

Since its launch in 1996, SundanceTV has remained true to founder Robert Redford’s mission to celebrate creativity and distinctive storytelling through unique voices and narratives found in the best independent films. From delivering critically acclaimed Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Peabody Award-winning television featuring some of the world's most talented creators and performers, to showcasing  some of the most compelling and iconic films across genres and generations, SundanceTV is a smart and thought-provoking entertainment destination. SundanceTVis owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc.; its sister networks include AMC, IFC, BBC America and WE tv. SundanceTV is available across all platforms, including on-air, online at www.sundance.tv, on demand and mobile.

 

About ABC TV

As the national broadcaster of Australia, ABC TV is the home of Australian conversations, culture and stories, delivering commercial-free, free-to-air screen content via a multiplatform multi-channel network. ABC TV is the destination of choice for viewers and users seeking quality and diversity in screen content; in particular engaging audiences in distinctly Australian content across a wide variety of genres.  www.abc.net.au/tv/

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