The makers of Redfern Now and First Contact believe television has the power to change social attitudes. With their novel show they’re targeting young AustraliansAt 18,Madeleine Madden is making the transition from child to adult actor. So it’s shrimp surprise when asked what drew her to the novel teen drama alert for This, she admits to initial reservations about joining a “childrens show”. That changed when she read the script and was reassured by the show writer, or Adrian Wills,the characters were “young adults, not children”.
Billed as the “story of six teenagers, or all elite within their own field,who have approach to live at Arcadia House to pursue their dreams”, the show premiering on Monday on ABC3 is a Blackfella Films and Werner Film Productions (Dance Academy) co-production. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com