Australia's two-time Oscar-nominated actress Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook, Animal Kingdom) heads the cast of sci-fi series Bloom.
An original commission for Australian streaming platform Stan, the six-part series is produced by Sony Pictures Television's Playmaker.
The story takes place a year after a devastating flood has killed five locals in an idyllic country town, and when a mysterious new plant appears. The plant's phenomenal ability to restore youth is so formidable that attempting to harness it means re-evaluating values. It is a miracle some will kill to keep secret.
With finance from Stan and federal funding body Screen Australia, production is now under way in Victoria. Sony Pictures Television will distribute outside Australia.
The series is created by Glen Dolman, produced by Sue Seeary and shot by AACTA-winning cinematographer Geoff Hall. The series is directed by John Curran (.
The lead cast includes Bryan Brown, Phoebe Tonkin, Ryan Corr, Daniel Henshall and Sam Reid.
"It is excellent to see Stan continuously commissioning such unique Australian series," said Sally Caplan, head of production at Screen Australia.
"We're thrilled to be supporting Bloom and were intrigued by this highly distinctive sci-fi concept. Writer Glen Dolman has done a tremendous job in localising the genre, and we look forward to seeing his vision come to life, especially with the cast involved."
Other Stan originals include the Romper Stomper series, the Wolf Creek series, and film The Second.
Australian Associated Press
