MEET THE MAINLANDERS
The story centres around two families the Callaway’s (the Mainlanders) and their new next-door neighbours, the Brown’s (the Tasmanians).
The Callaway’s are educated, liberal-minded, privileged, and dysfunctional. The Callaway’s are about to learn that changing locations doesn’t necessarily change you. Liz and Seb approach the move to Tasmania with the sort of escalated commitment that only comes when you make a truly bad decision.
At first glance, the Browns appear to be your quintessential right-wing, hunting, shooting, fishing kind of Tasmanian family. However, the Browns have a strong sense of community and believe it is their civic duty to make the mainlanders fall in love with Tasmania.
LIZ CALLAWAY (52)
Liz is a successful, fast-talking, passive-aggressive, left-leaning, rosé loving, oral surgeon who has been the main breadwinner for the family since the GFC shut down her husband Seb’s art gallery.
Liz is played by Astrid Wells. Astrid’s credits include Deadloch, Rosehaven, Nine Perfect Strangers & The Kettering Incident.
SEB CALLAWAY (52)
Seb leads with love. He is a major foodie and stay-at-home dad. He lives in the hope that one day Liz and his kids will pay him some attention. He is on a constant search for the perfect ingredient or hobby that will win back his family’s love.
Seb is is played by Mike Brooke. Mike’s Tasmanian credits include Clockumentary.
FRANKIE CALLAWAY (16)
Until her mother takes notice of her, Frankie will settle for the attention of the adoring public. Unfortunately, for Frankie, she’s a failed influencer. Frankie lives for the day when she goes viral.
Frankie is played by Tik Tok sensation, Ella Watkins. Ella has over 2.8 million followers on Tik Tok. Ella’s credits include Halifax: Retribution, & Rosehaven
SAM CALLAWAY (14)
Sam is a fish out of water in his otherwise overly verbal family. Introverted and rugby union obsessed, neither of his parents seems to notice he’s on the spectrum.
Sam is played by is played by Bryce Tollard-Williams. Bryce’s credits include Deadloch, Rosehaven & the Gloaming.
DAVE BROWN (42)
Dave is direct, blokey, community-minded, deer obsessed, and frugal. He’s from humble upbringings and is somewhat uncomfortable with his success. Dave is constantly trying to get the Mainlanders to love Tasmania.
Dave is played by Mick Davies. Mick’s credits include Deadloch, The Kettering Incident, & Rosehaven.
STACE BROWN (42)
Stace and Dave are high school sweethearts. Stace is an absolute superwomen with a heart of gold. She effortlessly switches from business owner, to baker, to mother, to doting wife. Like Dave, she’s eager to join the welcoming committee for the mainlanders.
Casting for the role of Stace is TBC
HARRISON BROWN (16)
Harrison is is flashy, extravagant, sarcastic, and queer. He hates Tasmania and wants a one-way ticket to the mainland, or at the very least to move in with the sophisticated and worldly Callaways.
Casting for the role of Harrison is TBC.
AVA BROWN (14)
Ava is earnest, sensitive and vegan. She’s wants to change the world and has never met a protest she didn’t like. Ava finds it hard to connect with her well meaning, gas guzzling, deer eating family.
Casting for the role of Ava is TBC.
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