Netflix is delving additional into coming-of-age and younger grownup dramas of late and its subsequent undertaking on this avenue is Boy Swallows Universe, an Australian sequence based mostly on Trent Dalton’s ebook of the identical identify. Here’s the whole lot you must know concerning the Netflix sequence that has wrapped up filming in Australia.
The present has been delivered to Netflix by Dalton and actor and producer Joel Edgerton, who most not too long ago appeared in Disney’s Obi-Wan Kenobi and Troy Lum of Brouhaha Entertainment.
Edgerton can be set to star within the Netflix Original film The Stranger which debuts in October 2022.
The scripts have been written by acclaimed screenwriter John Collee (Master and Commander, Hotel Mumbai, Happy Feet). Some of the episodes can be directed by Emmy nominee Bharat Nalluri (The 100, Shantaram, The Orchard).
The undertaking was first unveiled for Netflix again in March 2022 though the undertaking has been in improvement for almost 3 years now with Anonymous Content, Chapter One, and Hopscotch successful the public sale to adapt the ebook again in May 2019.
Pictured: Joel Edgerton
Que Minh Luu, Netflix Director of Content in Australia and New Zealand, commented in a press launch:
“Boy Swallows Universe is truly something special, and it’s an enormous privilege to partner with Trent Dalton, Joel Edgerton and Brouhaha Entertainment in bringing this genuinely iconic Australian story to Netflix. As Australians we know how much investing in local content matters. Boy Swallows Universe is a major milestone in our mission to unearth uniquely local stories that bring joy and connection in unexpected ways to our audiences here at home, and throughout the world.”
Executive producers are Troy Lum (The Water Diviner, Saving Mr Banks, Mao’s Last Dancer), Andrew Mason (The Matrix, The Water Diviner), Sophie Gardiner (Howard’s End, Chimerica), Kerry Roberts (Foe, Boy Erased) and Joel Edgerton (The Great Gatsby, Bright, The King).
Before we dig into what you must know, Netflix ANZ shared a primary look behind the scenes of the present on February twenty seventh, 2023 in a brief video.
Here’s a sneaky glimpse into the making of Boy Swallows Universe. The extremely anticipated eight-part sequence tailored from Trent Dalton’s acclaimed novel has wrapped filming in Brisbane! #BoySwallowsUniverse pic.twitter.com/pZyCQ1ppQu
— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) February 27, 2023
What’s the plot of Boy Swallows Universe?
As talked about above, Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe can be based mostly on Trent Dalton’s 2018 ebook of the identical identify.
Here’s the story synopsis for Boy Swallows Universe:
Brisbane, 1983: A misplaced father, a mute brother, a mum in jail, a heroin vendor for a stepfather and a infamous crime for a babysitter. It’s not as if Eli’s life isn’t difficult sufficient already. He’s simply attempting to comply with his coronary heart, studying what it takes to be a great man, however life simply retains throwing obstacles in the best way – not least of which is Tytus Broz, legendary Brisbane drug vendor. But if Eli’s life is about to get a complete lot extra critical. He’s about to fall in love. And, oh yeah, he has to interrupt into Boggo Road Gaol on Christmas Day, to avoid wasting his mum.
A narrative of brotherhood, real love and essentially the most unlikely of friendships.
Here’s one other synopsis, now for the Netflix sequence:
Eli Bell’s life is difficult. His father is misplaced, his mom is in jail, and his stepdad is a heroin vendor. The most steadfast grownup in Eli’s life is Slim—a infamous felon and nationwide record-holder for profitable jail escapes—who watches over Eli and August, his silent genius of an older brother. Exiled removed from the remainder of the world in Darra, a uncared for suburb populated by Polish and Vietnamese refugees, this twelve-year-old boy with an previous soul and an grownup thoughts is simply attempting to comply with his coronary heart, be taught what it takes to be a great man, and practice for a glamorous profession in journalism. Life, nonetheless, insists on throwing obstacles in Eli’s path—most notably Tytus Broz, Brisbane’s legendary drug vendor. But the actual bother lies forward. Eli is about to fall in love, face off towards really dangerous guys, and battle to avoid wasting his mom from a sure doom—all earlier than beginning highschool.
Who is solid in Boy Swallows Universe?
The solid for the difference was unveiled over the summer time of 2022 forward of the filming begin.
Among the solid consists of:
- Travis Fimmel (Warcraft) as Lyle Orlik
- Phoebe Tonkin (Tomorrow, When the War Began) as Frances Bell
- Simon Baker (Margin Call) as Robert Bell
- Anthony LaPaglia (Without a Trace)
- Felix Cameron (Penguin Bloom) as Young Eli
- Lee Halley (Riff Raff) as Gus Bell
- Drew Matthews as Tich
- Zachary Wan as Darren Dang
- Eloise Rothfield as Shelly Huffman
- Millie Donaldson as Shelly Huffman (Older)
- HaiHa Le as Bich Dang
- Sophie Wilde as Caitlyn Spies
Cast grid for Boy Swallows Universe
How many episodes can be in Boy Swallows Universe?
It’s been confirmed by Netflix that Boy Swallows Universe will function eight one-hour episodes, which is fairly customary for a Netflix sequence.
What’s the manufacturing standing of Boy Swallows Universe?
Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe is at present in pre-production and can begin filming someday in August 2022.
Filming is to happen in Brisbane, Australia, based on Production Weekly. Per Business News Australia, “the production is expected to inject around $33 million into the Queensland economy and create approximately 185 jobs for cast and crew, in addition to roughly 2,500 extras.”
We acquired phrase on August twenty first, 2022, that filming had began and concluded in December 2022.
A couple of behind-the-scenes footage have been shared on the manufacturing of the 8 episode sequence.
Behind the scenes on Boy Swallows Universe
Behind the scenes on Boy Swallows Universe
What’s the Netflix launch date for Boy Swallows Universe?
Netflix hasn’t introduced any dates for Boy Swallows Universe, however contemplating its very early improvement stage, we will most likely anticipate solely a 2023 or on the absolute newest a 2024 launch date.