Craig McLachlan cast in new ABC series
Craig McLachlan has been announced as the lead in a new ABC period crime series.
The ten-part series, The Dr Blake Mysteries will see McLachlan play Dr Lucien Blake, GP and police surgeon to Ballarat in 1959.
The series is produced by Tony Wright and George Adams of December Media. Wright is executive producer alongside the ABC’s Christopher Gist.
Wright said: “George Adams and I are both lifelong aficionados of the murder mystery genre in all its forms. It’s beyond exciting to be producing our own for the ABC.”
What’s up with ABC and its crime dramas? How about a change of genre once in a while?
This is excellent news! Crime is probably one of the most interesting genres…more, more!
If the dialogue is anywhere near as sharp as MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERYS, I’ll be there when it goes to air. The attention to detail – costume and environment is part of the thrill in watching these period pieces. And what a delight it is to endulge in some intelligent viewing not found on the commercial channels of 7,9 and 10, currently drowning in reality shows, Americanism and dull local sitcoms.