BINGE Sets More Strife

Production has commenced for the second season of the BINGE original series Strife, starring Asher Keddie (Nine Perfect Strangers, Offspring).

Produced by Made Up Stories (Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers) in partnership with Fifth Season and with major production investment from Screen Australia, the comedic drama follows Evelyn Jones (Keddie), a modern woman on a mission to become a media force. The series is inspired by Mia Freedman’s memoir Work, Strife, Balance and written by Australian screenwriter Sarah Scheller (The Letdown).

Major production investment also comes from Foxtel Group. Strife is financed with support from Screen NSW through the Made in NSW Fund. Fifth Season will handle international sales.

Alison Hurbert-Burns, commissioner and executive producer, said: “We are thrilled to be back in Sydney filming the next chapter of Strife with our exceptional cast and creative team. Season one was a record-breaking hit for BINGE, captivating viewers with its flawed, hilarious and deeply human characters. We can’t wait to continue Evelyn’s story and deliver world-class, premium storytelling once again to our viewers.”

Keddie commented: “Sarah Scheller has created so many layers to explore in the journey for this second series. There’s a beautiful, complex honesty to the writing, and I can’t wait to bring viewers inside Evelyn’s experience as she navigates new challenges, ambition, morality and love.”

Mia Freedman, executive producer, added: “Starting work on season two has felt like getting the band back together in the best way. I continue to learn so much from the amazing women and men working on this show, and season two is already a blast. LFG.”

Made Up Stories stated: “We’re so happy to be back with our Strife family again and our wonderful partners at BINGE. After the overwhelming response to season one, we’re so excited to be back in this world with a cast led by our partner Asher Keddie.”

Kyas Hepworth, head of Screen NSW, commented: “Off the back of a record-breaking debut, I’m so excited Screen NSW is supporting Strife as it heads back into production in Sydney for season two. I can’t wait to see where Made Up Stories, Sarah Scheller and the entire team take Evelyn’s story next and I know audiences can’t wait either.”