Fremantle Pacts with Marta Dusseldorp

Fremantle has clinched an exclusive development and production partnership with Australian actress Marta Dusseldorp, known for her roles in Janet King and A Place to Call Home.

Fremantle will develop and produce original scripted ideas from Dusseldorp. “Marta has a unique and special combination of talent, creativity and foresight that we will embrace at Fremantle,” said Chris Oliver-Taylor, CEO for Australia and New Zealand at Fremantle. “Our scripted team, led by the remarkable Jo Porter, is striving to partner with the very best creatives, of which Marta most certainly is.”

Dusseldorp added, “I have always admired Jo Porter for her storytelling intelligence and overwhelming commitment to Australian drama. She is one of the leading producers in the country making smart, unique and daring television. I am thrilled to be collaborating with her and the fabulous scripted team at Fremantle. I hope to develop and produce dynamic female-driven Australian stories to Fremantle’s slate that not only Australians will want to watch but the world.”

In related news, Fremantle announced the appointment of Jono Gavin, whose credits include Sisters, Offspring, Cleverman, Seven Types of Ambiguity, The Beautiful Lie and Puberty Blues, as showrunner, creator and writer for its scripted team in Australia.