by FilmInk Staff
“I’m beyond stoked to be bringing Franga and the gang from Straya into the world of episodic animation. We’re planning to deliver epic sci-fi thrills with a uniquely Aussie twist, so hold onto your daks!” said Anthony O’Connor in a press announcement.
Franga is the unlikely protagonist of Straya, a young mutant who leads a group of fellow mutant kids, who uncover grotesque monsters, extreme depravity and a conspiracy in a post apocalyptic Sydney in the not too distant future.
Self-published by Jonathan Green and regular FilmInk contributor Anthony O’Connor, the fast paced adventure has slowly gathered momentum and fans of the highly imaginative tale littered with liberal lashings of Aussie colloquial dialogue. “This book is a rollercoaster. Climb aboard and hang on!” said film director Alex Proyas.
Award-winning animator Robertino Zambrano (Love in the time of March Madness, Billie Eilish: Happier Than Ever) will develop Straya for series in collaboration with O’Connor and Green, who previously worked together on horror Redd Inc. and ’90s dramedy Angst.
“Anthony’s unique Australian voice and worldbuilding in Straya are remarkable,” said Jonathan Green, who will also produce. “Bringing his vision of this fantastical future to the screen requires a rich and flexible medium like animation, so I was thrilled when the opportunity arose to work with him and Robertino on the development of the series.”
