Australian comedy-drama “The Unusual Suspects” is making its way stateside. Hulu acquired U.S. rights to the series, which revolves around four women from different walks of life who suddenly fall under suspicion following a crime. Variety broke the news.
With an ensemble led by Miranda Otto, “The Unusual Suspects” brings its female characters together in the aftermath of the elaborate heist of a $16 million necklace which belonged to self-made businesswoman Roxanne Waters (Michelle Vergara Moore). “The ensuing police investigation exposes cracks in Eastern Sydney’s sparkling façade and provides an insight into the immigrant experience in the region,” the source details. Aina Dumlao also stars.
Laurent Boissel and Emmanuelle Guilbart, joint-CEOs and co-founders at Paris-based co-production and distribution banner About Premium Content — which brought the series to international markets — said via statement: “’The Unusual Suspects’ is a fun, female-led drama series which has found an ideal home stateside with our partners at Hulu. We are excited to see this comedic caper from the team at Aquarius Films continue to gain momentum and put women’s and immigrants’ narratives at the forefront of a series in a fresh way.”
Created and co-written by Jessica Redenbach, the series is produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford of Aquarius Films for SBS Australia. They said: “We hope American audiences enjoy this riotous, hilarious, and empowering crime caper which ultimately has an important message at its heart.”
Otto found international fame for her moving performance as “The Lord of the Rings'” Eowyn in “The Two Towers” and “Return of the King,” before appearing in Steven Spielberg’s “The War of the Worlds” remake. She has since gone on to recurring roles in “Homeland” and “24: Legacy,” and most recently portrayed fan fave Zelda Spellman in Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.”
Dumlao has portrayed recurring roles on “Ballers,” “MacGuyver,” and “Introverts,” and guest starred on “Grey’s Anatomy.” She has also written, directed, and starred in a number of short films, including “Diwa,” which she made to shine a light on the experiences of undocumented immigrants.
Moore’s credits include Australian series “The Time of Our Lives” and Epix’s “Condor,” while Redenbach has previously written on series “Rush” and “Spirited.”
No word yet on when the series will premiere.
