The Narrow Road to the Deep North (miniseries) explained

Genre:	Drama
Director:	Justin Kurzel
Country:	Australia
Language:	English
Producer:	Alexandra Taussig
Network:	Amazon Prime Video

The Narrow Road to the Deep North is an upcoming Australian drama miniseries. It is based upon the novel of the same name by Richard Flanagan.

Cast

• Jacob Elordi as Dorrigo Evans
• Odessa Young as Amy Mulvaney
• Ciarán Hinds as Older Dorrigo Evans
• Olivia DeJonge as Ella
• Heather Mitchell as Older Ella
• Thomas Weatherall as Frank Gardiner
• Shô Kasamatsu as Major Nakamura
• Taki Abe as Colonel Kota
• Charles An as The Goanna
• Simon Baker as Keith
• Masa Yamaguchi as Lieutenant Fukuhara
• George Simitzis as Australian Soldier
• Jack McGreal as Australian Soldier

Production

Development

In March 2018, Fremantle acquired rights to Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan, to adapt into a television series.^[1] In November 2019, it was announced Justin Kurzel would direct the series, with Shaun Grant serving as writer.^[2] Fremantle later exited the project with Curio Pictures serving as producer instead.^[3]

Casting

In November 2022, Jacob Elordi joined the cast of the series.^[4] In November 2023, Odessa Young, Ciarán Hinds, Olivia DeJonge, Heather Mitchell, Thomas Weatherall, Show Kasamatsu, Charles An, and Simon Baker joined the cast.^[5]

Filming

Principal photography began in November 2023^[6] and filming continued through to March 2024.^[7]

Release

Amazon Prime Video will distribute the series in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, with Sony Pictures Television set to distribute internationally.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: FremantleMedia Australia acquires Richard Flanagan's WW2 novel. IF Magazine. Don. Groves. March 13, 2018. November 20, 2023.
2. Web site: Justin Kurzel & Shaun Grant Board Fremantle Series Adaptation Of Booker Prize Winner 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North'. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. November 26, 2019. November 20, 2023.
3. Web site: 'Euphoria' Star Jacob Elordi to Lead 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' for Sony Pictures Television. The Wrap. Sharon. Knolle. November 2, 2022. November 20, 2023.
4. Web site: 'Euphoria' Star Jacob Elordi To Lead 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Adaptation, Which Moves From Fremantle To Sony Pictures Television. Deadline Hollywood. Max. Goldbart. November 2, 2022. November 20, 2023.
5. Web site: Ciarán Hinds & Odessa Young Join Jacob Elordi In 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' As Production Begins. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. November 19, 2023. November 20, 2023.
6. Web site: Ciaran Hinds Joins 'Euphoria' Star Jacob Elordi in Prime Video and Sony's Australian Miniseries 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'. Variety. Patrick. Frater. November 19, 2023. November 20, 2023.
7. Web site: Production wraps on The Narrow Road to the Deep North . 2021-03-21 . TV Tonight . Knox . David.
8. Web site: Amazon greenlights 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'. If. Jackie. Keast. November 20, 2023. November 20, 2023.