Cameras roll on season 3 of The Twelve in Western Australia

by FilmInk Staff

BINGE and Screenwest today announced Season 3 of the critically acclaimed and award-winning series, The Twelvehas been ordered and is now in production in Western Australia.

The Twelve captivated audiences with its unique premise that focuses on twelve jurors as they struggle with their duty to reach a verdict while navigating their own personal issues. Sam Neill will return to the anthology series to reprise his role as Brett Colby SC, as the jury’s lives unravel throughout an unsolved murder trial.

Season 2 was the biggest production ever in Western Australia, and the first series to benefit from the WA Production Attraction Incentive (WAPAI) program. Following the incredible success of Seasons 1 and 2, Season 3 will be set in the Margaret River region and surrounding Perth, including Parliament House and ABC Studios.

The partnership between BINGE, Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and Easy Tiger with Screenwest has delivered $9.6 million to the Western Australian economy and created more than 650 jobs as part of The Twelve Season 2. With the continuing partnership, it is expected that Season 3 will bring a $10 million injection into the Western Australian economy and provide a similar number of jobs.

Seasons 1 and 2 were critically well-received, with the first season receiving 10 nominations and winning three AACTA Awards in 2022, including Best Mini-Series. Season 1 was also the most nominated drama series at the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards, winning three TV Week Logie Awards, including Best Drama. The Australian series has been sold to several territories around the world.

With a series of 8 one-hour episodes, season 3 of The Twelve is written by Sarah L. Walker, Matt Cameron, Mia Lethbridge, Adele Vuko and Sam Meikle. The series will be directed by Madeleine Gottlieb (Erotic stories, latecomers) and Mark Joffe (Irish Jack), starring Kirsty McGregor and Will Pearce. Producers are Hamish Lewis and Michael Brooks for Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia (WBITVPA) and Ally Henville, Ian Collie and Rob Gibson for Easy Tiger, with executive producers Sarah L. Walker, Sam Neill, Alison Hurbert-Burns and Penny Win.

Alison Hurbert-Burns, Commissioner and Executive Director, Entertainment Content, Foxtel Group said: “The Twelve has been a firm favourite with audiences on FOXTEL and BINGE and following this success we are delighted to commission a third season of this award-winning, premium drama. After such a great experience filming The Twelve Season 2 in Western Australia last year, it’s great to be back and this time taking audiences to Margaret River and the spectacular south-west coast of Western Australia.

“I would like to thank Screenwest and the Western Australian Government for their continued support of the production of quality Australian drama here in Western Australia and also thank our partners at Warner Bros and Easy Tiger for the creative effort they bring to The Twelve.”

Michael Brooks, Managing Director of Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and Managing Director ANZ for Warner Bros. Discovery said: “It was fantastic to see seasons 1 and 2 of The Twelve “The film has been released across Australia and around the world, showcasing not only our beautiful country, but also the depth of our local filmmaking talent. On behalf of our production partners, Easy Tiger, we are grateful to Screenwest, BINGE and the Western Australian Government for their continued support.”

Rikki Lea Bestall, CEO of Screenwest said: “We are delighted to welcome The Twelve “We are back in Western Australia for Season 3. We have a great partnership with BINGE, Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and Easy Tiger and we look forward to working with them again. We can’t wait to see Brett Colby SC on the field in Margaret River this time and showcase our talented cast, crew and our beautiful South West on screen.”

The Honourable David Templeman, Minister of Culture and the Arts said: “I am delighted that The Twelve will return to theaters for season 3 and filming will once again take place in our great state.

“The legacy of the production returning to Western Australia for another season allows for the continuity of work for Western Australian film professionals and more opportunities for people establishing a career in film to pursue opportunities in their home state.

“Western Australia has a reputation for supporting exceptional film content that utilises the diversity of locations and character of our state, spread across nine distinct regions and the metropolitan area.”

The Twelve has been commissioned by Foxtel Group and will be overseen by script supervisor Lana Greenhalgh. The series will be produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and Easy Tiger with major production investment from Screenwest and the Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive and will be distributed worldwide by Fifth Season.

Photo: Ian Collie – Producer, Easy Tiger, Rikki Lea Bestall – CEO of Screenwest, The Honourable David Templeman MLA – Minister for Culture and the Arts, Alison Hurbert-Burns – Commissioner and Executive Director, Entertainment Content, Foxtel Group and Hamish Lewis – Producer, Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia at King’s Park in Perth, Western Australia. Photographer: Liang Xu.