Paper Dolls Greenlit for Network 10, Paramount+ Australia

Paramount Australia and New Zealand has greenlit HELIUM Pictures’ female-driven drama Paper Dolls for Network 10 and Paramount+ Australia.

Set in 2000, the eight-part series follows the meteoric rise and fall of the fictional girl band INDIGO, a manufactured pop group born out of one of the first reality TV shows. Desperate to escape their ordinary reality and with aspirations of pop stardom, five hopeful women step into the spotlight—only to find that their dream of fame is compromised by what it takes to achieve it.

The drama is created and written by Ainslie Clouston (Darby and Joan, Amazing Grace, Playing for Keeps) and developed with Claire Phillips (RFDS, The Wrong Girl, Playing for Keeps). It has been slated for a 2023 debut.

Mark Fennessy, producer and HELIUM founder, said: “Paper Dolls is a deeply fascinating, female-driven drama with a female-led creative team. This dramatic and compelling series is defined by its unique mix of fun and edge—equal parts gritty and aspirational, whilst shining a light on some of this generation’s freshest and most creative voices.”

Beverley McGarvey, executive VP and chief content officer for Paramount Australia and New Zealand, said: “We are thrilled to have commissioned another premium, entertaining and distinctive Australian drama from HELIUM. Paper Dolls is set to be a captivating and engaging series. With a sensational cast and an experienced creative team, this story will enthrall audiences.”