Netflix is coming to Queenstown.
The streamer today announced that production is underway in the popular New Zealand tourist town on a new scripted, 8-episode series, simply titled Queenstown.
It’s the first ANZ-commissioned Netflix series to be set and shot in New Zealand.
An impressive cast has been recruited for the historic series, including Emmy nominee Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat, Scoop, The Father), Frances O’Connor (Wednesday, The Missing), Alyce Debnam-Carey (Apple Cider Vinegar, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova), and Te Kohe Tuhaka (Chief of War, The Convert).
Queenstown is created by writer and executive producer Chloe Stearns. The series is courtesy of production companies Silent Firework and Runaway Unicorn.
“Beneath the glamour of Queenstown’s luxury ski scene, a privileged family and the people who work for them collide over power, loyalty, and desire,” the official logline reads.
Amanda Duthie, Netflix ANZ Content Director, shares: “‘Queenstown’ draws an exceptional team of talent and creatives, surrounded by this breathtaking environment. Shooting our first locally-commissioned series here in New Zealand is a huge moment for us.
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“This is a bold, propulsive story of power, class and family set against the opulent world of a luxury ski town, and we can’t wait for our members to fall in love with this series the way we have.
“Along with a terrific screen sector, and with support from the New Zealand Film Commission and the Screen Production Rebate, we’re delighted that this production is creating opportunities for local crew, businesses and emerging talent while bringing this story to life.”
Executive producers Jodi Matterson and Libbie Doherty add: “When creating The Silent Firework Group and Runaway Unicorn, our vision was to champion bold, distinctive storytelling, and ‘Queenstown’ delivers on every front.
“In Chloe Stearns, we’ve found an extraordinary new voice, and we’re thrilled to have our partner, Glendyn Ivin at the helm alongside an exceptional cast. We’re incredibly grateful to Amanda Duthie and the entire Netflix team for backing our vision to help bring what we believe will become audiences’ next obsession.”
Queenstown will be released globally on Netflix, joining a growing slate of local and locally-made films and TV shows.
