Invisible Boys
| Invisible Boys | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by |
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| Based on | Invisible Boys by Holden Sheppard |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Original release | |
| Network | Stan |
Invisible Boys is an upcoming Australian drama for Stan[1] scheduled for release on 13 February 2025. It is created and directed by Nicholas Verso, adapted from the novel of the same name by Holden Sheppard.[2] The series follows the challenges of teens in the remote town of Geraldton in Western Australia following the 2017 same-sex marriage plebiscite, it focuses on finding friendships, solace and understanding on what makes them 'invisible'.[3]
Plot
[edit]Set against the backdrop of Australia’s 2017 same-sex marriage plebiscite, Invisible Boys explores the challenges faced by a group of gay teens in the remote coastal town of Geraldton, Western Australia after one of them is outed on social media following an encounter with a married man. As they form a tight-knit friendship, the boys find solace and support in one another, exploring their desires and identities in a world that often renders them invisible.[4]
Cast
[edit]On 12 March 2024 the cast for the series was announced.[5]
- Joe Klocek as Matt Jones
- Joseph Zada as Charlie Roth
- Pia Miranda as Anna Calogero
- Aydan Calafiore as Zeke Calogero
- Zach Blampied as Kade 'Hammer' Hammersmith
- Myles Pollard as Jack Hammersmith
- Shareena Clanton as Karla Hammersmith
- Mercy Cornwall as Rochelle Griffin
- David Lyons as Father Mulroney
- Khan Chittenden as Cal Roth
- Catherine Moore as Miss Collard
- Hayley McElhinney as Nadine Roth
Production
[edit]The book was optioned by Nicholas Verso in 2020.[6]
The series was announced as a commissioned series in 2023.[3]
On 15 March 2024, it was announced that the series had begun production in Western Australia with the 10 part series filming in Geraldton, Western Australia.[7][8] Created for television, written, and directed by Nicholas Verso alongside an impressive writing team including Enoch Mailangi, Walkley Award-winning writer Allan Clarke, and Artistic Director of Griffin Theatre, Declan Greene. [4]
The series also filmed around Geraldton's Sunset Beach, Ocean Road Hotel, the foreshore and the Macedonian club where during filming local roads were closed to only local traffic.[9]
Release
[edit]On 23 January 2025, it was announced that all episodes would be released on Stan on 13 February 2025.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Invisible Boys | February 13 | Stan Originals". Stan. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Shibu (2023-09-01). "Holden Sheppard's Gay YA Novel Invisible Boys Is Being Made Into A TV Series". Star Observer. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ a b Knox, David (2023-08-30). "Stan commissions 3 new local dramas | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ a b Gannon, Eamon (2025-01-22). "GROUNDBREAKING LGBTQIA+ STAN ORIGINAL SERIES INVISIBLE BOYS TO PREMIERE FEBRUARY 13, ONLY ON STAN". Stan. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ Dalgarno, Paul (2024-03-12). "Invisible Boys, Stan: first look and cast announcements | ScreenHub Australia - Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data". www.screenhub.com.au. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ Mem: 7604712. "'Invisible Boys' optioned for film and TV | Books+Publishing". Retrieved 2025-02-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Knox, David (2024-03-15). "Invisible Boys filming in WA | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "Stan series Invisible Boys films on Glendinning Road". Geraldton Guardian. 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "Not so invisible! Stan hysteria hits town". Geraldton Guardian. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ Knox, David (23 January 2025). "Airdate: Invisible Boys". TV Tonight. Retrieved 23 January 2025.