The Newsreader – 2021

Written by Michael Lucas
Directed by Emma Freeman
Season 1

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

Cast includes: Anna Torv, Sam Reid, Robert Taylor, Chum Ehelepola, William McInnes, Michelle Lim-Davidson, Stephen Peacocke, Chai Hansen, Marg Downey and Maude Davey.

I play the character of Jean Pascoe, who is the long-suffering, seen-it-all personal secretary of the head of news, Lindsay Chamberlain, played by Will McInnes.

Executive producers: Joanna Werner, Stuart Menzies, Sally Riley, Brett Sleigh
Producers: Lucas Werner, Joanna Werner
Production Companies: Werner Films Production, Screen Australia, Film Victoria

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