SAM REID TO LEAD
THE NEWSREADER TV SERIES
If you follow your trusted spy regularly, you probably know we're in love with Australian actors, but we will admit that our absolute fave among
them is our dear Sam Reid! We are happy to announce that he is returning to TV after his outstanding performance in Lambs of God, with the lead role in THE NEWS READER six part drama for ABC, set in the maelstrom of a commercial television newsroom in 1986.
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| Sam Reid will take the lead role |
With Anna Torv as Helen Norville, a notoriously difficult star anchor
determined to build credibility, Sam Reid will play Dale Jennings, a
diligent young reporter, desperate for a shot at the desk. Together,
they’ll cover an extraordinary chain of breaking news including the
shock of the Challenger explosion, the misbegotten hype of Halley’s
Comet and the global terror of Chernobyl. From messy beginnings, a deep
bond is formed that will upend their lives and transform the very fabric
of the nightly news bulletin. Robert Taylor, William McInnes, Chum
Ehelepola, Michelle Lim Davidson, Stephen Peacocke, Chai Hansen and Marg
Downey will also star. Entertainment One will cover global distribution
of the series.
Remember when the news was a respected source of information? I think the last 15 to 15 years it’s been nothing but one sided drivel. Maybe we should take a page from the 80s and go back to reporting factual news and stop trying to push political agendas. The show sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI remember that 1986 was probably the first year when I officially became aware of myself and the time, it is the first year I remember celebrating on December 31st. I don't remember the comet, but I do remember Chernobyl as we had fields under veggies and corn back then.
DeleteI see why he's your favorite!! He's almost as hunky as my favorite Hemsworth brother. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd he is also Australian :) He is such an amazing actor beside being godlike gorgeous.
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