''Ready for This'' is an Australian
teen-oriented television drama series that premiered on
ABC3
ABC Entertains is an Australian free-to-air television channel owned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was launched on 4 December 2009 as a children's channel called ABC3. It was rebranded on 19 September 2016 to ABC ME. It rebra ...
on 5 October 2015.
It follows five
Indigenous teenagers who venture across the country to
Sydney
Sydney is the capital city of the States and territories of Australia, state of New South Wales and the List of cities in Australia by population, most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Syd ...
to pursue their dreams.
Cast
*Majeda Beatty as Ava Ban
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Christian Byers as Reece Scott
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Madeleine Madden as Zoe Preston
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Aaron L. McGrath as Levi Mackay
*Liam Talty as Dylan Brockman
*Leonie Whyman as Lily Carney
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Lasarus Ratuere as Mick
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Christine Anu as Vee
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Ryan Johnson as Dave
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Rahel Romahn as Ryan
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Jimi Bani as Nat Brockman
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Carla Bonner as Coach Beeton
Production
The 13-part series is written by Liz Doran,
Jon Bell, Guila Sandler,
Josh Mapleston,
Kristen Dunphy, Kirsty Fisher,
Leah Purcell
Leah Maree Purcell (born 14 August 1970) is an Aboriginal Australian stage and film actress, playwright, film director, and novelist. She made her film debut in 1999, appearing in Paul Fenech's ''Somewhere in the Darkness'', which led to rol ...
,
Steven McGregor and Greg Waters. A joint venture between Werner Film Productions and
Blackfella Films, it was produced by Big Chance Films for the
ABC, in association with
Screen Australia
Screen Australia is the Australian Federal Government's key funding body for the Australian screen production industry, created under the ''Screen Australia Act 2008''. From 1 July 2008 Screen Australia took over the functions of its predecess ...
and
Screen NSW, with international sales by the
Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF). The series is produced by Joanna Werner and
Miranda Dear and executive produced by Joanna Werner,
Darren Dale, ABC's commissioning editor Simon Hopkinson, and the ACTF's Bernadette O'Mahony.
Executive producer Darren Dale said: "A concept forged through mutual admiration and respect, Werner Film Productions and Blackfella Films are delighted to be producing ''Ready For This'' for the ABC through our joint venture Big Chance Films. This aspirational series highlights the challenges and adventures of elite teens brought together in pursuit of their dreams.
"''Ready For This'' is the collaboration of two exceptional Australian producers and we're thrilled to bring this landmark new drama to our ABC3 audience. After the success of ''Dance Academy'' and ''Nowhere Boys'', our audience is ready to be captivated by these exciting new characters and storylines," said ABC TV's Head of Children's Television, Deirdre Brennan.
Episodes
Awards
References
External links
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{{Films and television series about Indigenous Australia
Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
2015 Australian television series debuts
Australian children's television series
2010s Australian drama television series
Australian English-language television shows
2010s teen drama television series
Australian television series about teenagers
Television shows set in Sydney
Indigenous Australian television series
Australian teen drama television series