ABC’s must-see drama of 2019, launches October.
Off the back of its successful launch at the Toronto International Film Festival, the ABC has confirmed the highly anticipated six-part drama series Total Control (previously known under the working title Black B*tch) will have an Australian premiere in October
Made by Blackfella Films, the television event, Total Control is a story of high stakes ambition, betrayal and treachery, playing out in the nation’s capital and stars two of Australia’s favourite actors, multi-award-winning Deborah Mailman and the internationally acclaimed Rachel Griffiths.
Head of ABC Indigenous Kelrick Martin says,
“Deborah Mailman absolutely shines in her leading role. With brilliant performances from the stellar cast and a cracking storyline, we hope this series is embraced by Australians all over the country. The series title Total Control, aptly describes our protagonist’s fight for power over her life and politics.”
Total Control also features an impressive ensemble cast including: Harry Richardson (Poldark, Dr Thorne), William McInnes (Deep Water, Rake), Aaron Pedersen (Mystery Road, Jack Irish), Rob Collins (Secret City: Under The Eagle, Cleverman), Anthony Hayes (The Light Between Oceans, The Slap), Celia Ireland (Wentworth), Trisha Morton-Thomas (Redfern Now, 8MMM), English actor Huw Higginson (Secret City, Janet King) and introducing Shantae Barnes Cowan.
Production Credit: Total Control is a Blackfella Films production for the ABC. Major production investment from Screen Australia in association with the ABC. Financed with support from Create NSW with Screen Queensland and Screen Canberra. Director Rachel Perkins. Producers Darren Dale and Miranda Dear. Executive Producer Rachel Griffiths. Script Producer Stuart Page. ABC Executive Producers Kelrick Martin and Sally
Total Control begins Sunday 13th October at 8:30pm on ABC
Wonderful as a77 year white man I have waited 71 years for this series. We are growing up at last. Terrific performance by all participants especially ABC, thank you, thank you.