by FilmInk Staff
The ABC is thrilled to announce that internationally acclaimed actor Rupert Everett (My Best Friend’s Wedding) has joined the cast of ABC drama Fortitude Valley. Everett stars alongside First Nations actor Hunter Page‑Lochard (Reckless, The Newsreader) and beloved actress Kat Stewart (Offspring, Black Snow Season 2).
Rupert Everett: “I am thrilled to be here in Brisbane working with so many brilliant actors who are upping my game – on a wonderful show. The experience has been great. Hard work but very productive. The crew are fantastic. The city is beautiful. I feel very lucky.”
- Filming is underway on the six-part suspenseful crime thriller, set in Queensland’s capital, the series explores family secrets, the corrupting force of power, and the complicated truths behind lies.
- Shot on location across Brisbane, production spans the CBD, surrounding urban precincts and inner‑city suburbs of the river city.
- Everett will play James Demming, a former Londoner who began making his mark as a property developer in Brisbane in the 1980s. Today, Demming’s immense wealth and influence have made him a political kingmaker — but has brought him under the scrutiny of a dogged police detective.
- Everett is pictured with lead actor Hunter Page‑Lochard, who is also one of the writers & creators of the series.
- Fortitude Valley will air on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2027.
- Fortitude Valley is written, created and executive produced by Moving Floor Entertainment co-founders Stephen M Irwin, Leigh McGrath (Harrow) along with Hunter Page-Lochard (Reckless, Beep and Mort). Fortitude Valley is directed by Sian Davies (Black Snow), produced by Andrew Walker (Deadloch) and co-produced by Ross Allsop (The Artful Dodger) with executive producer Greg Sitch (Fisk). Major production investment from Screen Australia, the ABC and Screen Queensland. International sales by DCD Rights.
Photo by Vince Valutti
