The Newsreader (2021)
The Newsreader (2021)
Network & Production Companies



Plot.
An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious gay reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.
Where to Watch.




Currently The Newsreader is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Sundance Now, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
Streaming in:πΊπΈ United States
Cast & Crew.

Anna Torv
Helen Norville

Sam Reid
Dale Jennings

William McInnes
Lindsay Cunningham

Michelle Lim Davidson
Noelene Kim

Marg Downey
Evelyn Walters

Chum Ehelepola
Dennis Tibb

Stephen Peacocke
Rob Rickards

Philippa Northeast
Kay Walters

Rory Fleck-Byrne
Gerry Carroll

Daniel Gillies
Charlie Tate

Robert Taylor
Geoff Walters

Chai Hansen
Tim Ahern

Daniel Henshall
Bill McFarlane

Emma Freeman
Director

Joanna Werner
Producer / Executive Producer

Sally Riley
Executive Producer

Stuart Menzies
Executive Producer

Brett Sleigh
Executive Producer

Niki Aken
Writer

Adrian Russell Wills
Writer

Kim Ho
Writer

Jonathan Gavin
Writer

Khisraw Jones-Shukoor
Talk Show Assistant

Sorab Kaidobad
Gerry's Floor Manager

Evan Hocking
Warm Up Guy

Caroline Lee
Jean Pascoe

James Saunders
Keith Mitchell

Maria Angelico
Cheryl Ricci

Caspian Dezfouli
Photographer

Dave Lawson
Trevor Lehmann

Lachlan Martin
Ray

Cazz Bainbridge
Marta

Nick Simpson-Deeks
Paul Stricker

Jeremy Stanford
Paddy Hewitt

Rowan Francis
Milt

Richard Anastasios
Pedestrian

Damian Callinan
Frank

Rhys Mitchell
Brian Mathers

Jackson Tozer
Ross McGrath

John Leary
Murray Gallagher

Joe Cho
Byung-Ho Kim

Meewon Yang
Soon-Hee Kim

Hany Lee
Jen Kim

Mike Frencham
Gregory

Simon Maiden
Stephen Bramhall

Francis Homer
Geoff's Floor Manager

Maude Davey
Val Jennings

Amanda Buckley
Linda

Alex Cooper
Young Man #1

Oliver Pizzey Stratford
Young Man #2

Felicity Steel
Di

Dan Spielman
Vincent Callahan

Jane Harber
Carla Carroll

Asmara Feik
Alison Carroll

Catherine Glavicic
Bev

Queenie van de Zandt
Donna

Akina Edmonds
Danielle

Tom Onley
Urgent Young Broker

Ian Andrew
Twenty-Something Broker

Michael Mack
Daryl

Hunter Page-Lochard
Lynus Preston

Mike McLeish
Seane

Geoff Reid
Zokky the Kangaroo

Em Rusciano
Rhonda

Paula Arundell
Nadia

Rhys Pether
Protestor #1

Che Bonini
Protestor #2

Ben Carter
Police Officer #1

Will Jones
Police Officer #2

Paula Nazarski
Aunty Tiny

Benoit Vari
Gabriel

Gabriel Partington
Julian

Tony Briggs
Uncle Owie

Richard Piper
Harold Page

Max Gettler
Damo

Jack Stratton-Smith
Clement

Nikki Shiels
Kerrie

Richard Davies
Glen

Deone Zanotto
Beth

Dave Mondon
Photographer #1

Barton Ellis
Photographer #2

Nicholas Farnell
Walshy

Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue (archive footage) (uncredited)

Daniel R. Nixon
Jack - UK Camera Operator

Darko Meskoski
Lance - UK Sound Recordist

Gillian Cosgriff
Irene McFarlane

Akhilesh Jain
Photographer #1

Cameron Grant
Photographer #2

Roberto Zenca
Waiter #1

Tim Wotherspoon
Norman Gunston Double

Andrew McFarlane
Richard Bertrand

John Deeks
Logies Announcer

Nick Farnell
Walshy

Brock Hudson
Bert Newton Voice Double (voice)

Jack Doherty
Terry Reid

Elise Jansen
Debra Phillips

Yves Boucaud
John Sorrell Double

Wade Petersen
Bryan Brown Double

Maurice Wan
Assistant Director - Logies

Drew Tingwell
Floor Manager - Logies

Matt Goodluck
Public Eye Voice Promo (voice)

Tom Wilson
Nick

Peter Houghton
ABC Radio News Reporter

Maria Theodorakis
Leonie Briggs

Harmehar Singh
Sharon

Grant Piro
Wayne

Sam Clark
US Correspondent

Justin Smith
Doctor Gibbs

John Lloyd Fillingham
Professor Alan Tyndall

Madelyn Leech
Baby Hana

Hugo Gutteridge
Public Eye Make-Up Artist

Robin McLeavy
Marcia Evans

Somi Han
Baby Hana

Ruby Roh
Baby Hana

Antonio Russo
Waiter / Waiter #2

Cameron Steens
Bert Newton Double / Public Eye - Camera Operator

Yuchen Wang
Lee Zheng

Johanna Werner
Librarian

Carolyn Bock
Ann Bertrand

Robert John
String Quartet #1

Leah Hooper
String Quartet #2

Jos Jonker
String Quartet #3

Phoebe Green
String Quartet #4

Ryan A Murphy
Public Eye Editor - Hugh

Andy Matthews
Comedian as Dale

Nicolette Minster
Comedian as Helen

Kieta Smith
Audience Feedback Group Member

Katie Flaxman
Audience Feedback Group Member

Jasmine Fullard
Audience Feedback Group Member

Faouzi Daghastani
Audience Feedback Group Member

Georgia Mabel Clarke
Audience Feedback Group Member

Michael Lucas
Creator / Audience Feedback Group Mediator / Producer / Writer

Stu Daulman
South Africa Correspondent

Gabriel Augustine
Redfulla

Christine Bartlett
Audience Feedback Group Member / News At Six Female Caller / Writer

Clarence John Ryan
Deano Prince

Annalise Walker
Jeraleah

Oliver Horton
Public Eye - Sound Recordist

Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver (archive footage) (uncredited)

Bryan Brown
Bryan Brown (archive footage) (uncredited)

Daryl Somers
Daryl Somers (archive footage) (uncredited)

Jason Donovan
Jason Donovan (archive footage) (uncredited)

Edwina Wren
Cathy Norville

Mark Mitchell
Brian's Dad

Lewis Mitchell
Declan Mathers

Callum Mitchell
Kieran Mathers

Serge De Nardo
Priest

Romona Angelico
Tessa

Laura Vaina
Bridesmaid #1

Eliza Olivia
Bridesmaid #2

Andre Switzer
Wedding Videographer

Eric Ferrero
Cheryl's Dad

Peta Brady
Daniela Aranz

Hannah Crofts
Wedding Cover Band Member

Janita Foley
Wedding Cover Band Member

Joseph Foley
Wedding Cover Band Member

Zoe Templeman
Audience Feedback Group Member

Peter Templeman
Audience Feedback Group Member

David Elliott
Audience Feedback Group Member

Bok Sook Lee
Nolene's Grandmother

Kunhee Han
Photographer

Roger Hindle
Audience Feedback Group Member

Kim Ozalp
Audience Feedback Group Member

Lacey T. Smith
Audience Feedback Group Member

Mark Robinson
Paparazzi

Lee Andrikopoulos
Paparazzi

Bryan Yap
Police Officer

Mick Davies
Police Officer
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Details.
Release DateAugust 15, 2021
StatusReturning Series
Seasons3
Episodes18
Running Time53m
Content RatingTV-MA
Filming LocationsMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Last updated:
This TV Show Is About.
Scripted
gay theme
Wiki.
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 explores the personal and professional lives of the journalists and crew in a 1980s Australian newsroom.
The first season premiered on August 15, 2021 and became the ABC'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.
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