FOXTEL reveals full cast for highly anticipated new Australian drama THE TWELVE

Foxtel has now revealed the full cast for its new original drama series,The Twelve.

An impressive line-up of Australian acting talent will bring to life the jurors who must decide the fate of a woman accused of murdering a child in the 10-part crime drama series to headline FOXTEL’s drama slate in 2022.

The cast of jurors pictured above are:

• Brendan Cowell (Avatar 2, Game of Thrones),
• Pallavi Sharda (Lion, Save Your Legs!),
• Ngali Shaw (RFDS, Ben 10: Age of the Multiverse),
• Catherine Van-Davies (Amazing Grace, Hungry Ghosts),
• Bishanyia Vincent (RFDS, Bump)
• Damien Strouthos (Wonderland, The Tourist).

They will join the previously announced headline stars, Sam Neill, Kate Mulvany and Marta Dusseldorp as the cast that will make up the jury.

The series wil also feature Nic Cassim (Mr Inbetween, The Secrets She Keeps), Daniel Mitchell (The Moodys, The Jesters), Gennie Nevinson (Muriel’s Wedding, Between Two Worlds), Toby Blome (Privileged, Danger Close), Warren Lee (Eight, Legacy), Susan Kennedy (All Saints, Home and Away), along with cast previously announced Brooke Satchwell and Hazem Shammas.

THE TWELVE is gripping courtroom drama that tells the story of 12 ordinary Australians who are selected for jury duty in a murder trial as traumatising as it is controversial, in which a woman stands accused of killing a child.

This new 10 episode crime drama is based on the Belgian series of the same name. 

Behind the façade of their anonymity, these twelve ordinary people bring with them their own histories.

Lives that are as complex as the trial, full of fractured dreams, shameful secrets, hope, fears, personal trauma and prejudice.  Through the multiple lenses of these jurors, we see the fragility and imbalances of the law, and the chaotic and flawed way we attempt to determine justice in our society.

The writing team for The Twelve features a stellar line-up including Wentworth’s Leah Purcell. 

Brian Walsh, Executive Director – FOXTEL Group said:

“The Twelve features an epic and diverse ensemble cast that reflects contemporary Australia.  The Jurors, twelve ordinary people who behind the façade of their anonymity, bring with them their own histories.  Lives that are as complex as the trial, full of fractured dreams, shameful secrets, hope, fears, personal trauma and prejudice – a must watch in 2022”.

Michael Brooks, Managing Director – Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia said:

“Covering a murder trial through the eyes of everyday jurors gives us the perfect platform to tell topical, relatable and gripping stories of characters with varying backgrounds, histories and motives. Our twelve jurors are a brilliant mix of talent that have fully embraced their characters and are looking to make them their own.”

Currently in production The Twelve, a 10 x one-hour crime drama commissioned by the FOXTEL Group, is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia in partnership with Easy Tiger with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with FOXTEL. Financed with support from Screen NSW.