Stan has confirmed regional Victoria as the filming location for its McLeod’s Daughters revival, marking a move away from South Australia, where the original series was filmed.
First announced at Stan’s upfronts last month, the revival will build on the world created by Posie Graeme-Evans, returning to Drovers Run to follow the next generation of McLeod women, with casting details yet to be announced.
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Saddle up! Australia’s most iconic rural drama is riding back onto our screens.
Stan and VicScreen today announced the triumphant return of McLeod’s Daughters, set to launch an unforgettable new chapter against the stunning backdrop of Regional Victoria.
Though the horizon shifts into Victoria’s picturesque regional countryside, the heart of Drovers Run remains untouched. Audiences will step effortlessly back into the world they love, as the next generation of McLeods women carve out a bold new legacy.
Having captured hearts in over 100 countries worldwide, this next iteration brings the iconic franchise back to life on a grand scale, filming almost entirely in regional Victoria. The production is projected to generate up to $35 million in Victorian expenditure and up to 900 jobs.
The package also includes additional production investment, skills development and regional community engagement initiatives.
Nine Entertainment’s Executive Director, Entertainment, Michael Healy said:
“The overwhelming and passionate response to our initial announcement made it clear that Australia is more than ready for the return of McLeod’s Daughters.”
“We are thrilled to bring this iconic series to a new home in regional Victoria, placing its stunning landscapes and vibrant local communities at the very heart of this next chapter.”
“This milestone project builds on our longstanding, deeply valued relationship with VicScreen. Collaborating with their team is always a privilege – their exceptional creative support and commercial acumen make them extraordinary partners in bringing world-class Australian stories to our screens.”
Joanna Werner, Werner Film Productions said:
“There’s been so much excitement around the return of the much-loved McLeod’s Daughters, and Werner Film Productions and Stan are committed to bringing audiences something truly special.”
“Regional Victoria offers stunning landscapes, outstanding talent and world-class crews, and we can’t wait to partner with VicScreen to showcase the timeless beauty of the Victorian countryside.”
VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher said:
“We’re thrilled to welcome beloved series McLeod’s Daughters to Victoria.”
“Led by acclaimed Victorian producer Joanna Werner and a predominantly Victorian crew, the series will create jobs, build local capability, and deliver significant economic benefits across regional Victoria, further strengthening our state’s international reputation as the home of premium Australian screen stories and games.”
A true powerhouse of Australian television, the original groundbreaking series of McLeod’s Daughters ran for eight seasons and 224 episodes.
It’s been twenty-five years since Tess and Claire McLeod were first introduced to Australian audiences, and while much time has passed since viewers last visited Drovers Run, the enduring landscape and the inspiring spirit of strong, resilient women will remain unchanged as they navigate life on the land and the challenges of romance and connection in the modern world.
McLeod’s Daughters joins a growing slate of recent Stan and Nine productions filmed across Victoria, including Slander, Saccharine, Human Error, and Underbelly in Melbourne, Dear Life in Ballarat, Gnomes in Croydon and Eltham, One More Shot in Black Rock, and Scrublands in Maryborough.
Building on the iconic world created by Posie Graeme-Evans, the Stan Original Series McLeod’s Daughters will be produced by acclaimed Victorian company Werner Film Productions, part of BBC Studios, with major production investment from VicScreen.
