Stan and the 9Network today released first look images for the third season of the Stan Original Scrublands, now filming in Sydney. Luke Arnold (Black Sails) and Bella Heathcote (Pieces of Her) reprise their roles, this time chasing corruption and conspiracy through Sydney’s dark underbelly and the spectacular vistas of the Blue Mountains. Scrublands: Trust is an Easy Tiger production with support from Screen NSW.
Based on the best-selling novel Trust by Chris Hammer, the sequel to Scrublands and Silver, the third season will also star Lincoln Younes (Last King of the Cross), and Danielle Cormack (Wentworth). In addition, Sarah Roberts (Home and Away) will return as Beth Ramachandran, and Nicholas Bell (Bay of Fires) as Max Fuller.
The four-part season jumps back a decade to unravel a devastating secret. Mandy Bond (Heathcote) thought she’d dealt with her past, but an old name has come back to haunt her: Tom Molloy (Younes). The man who stole $15 million before vanishing, the fiancé she never told Martin about. His body has been found and with it emerge secrets Mandy is desperate to keep hidden.
Meanwhile her partner, investigative reporter Martin Scarsden (Arnold), is rocked when his long-time mentor, Max Fuller (Bell), apparently suicides mere hours after asking Martin for help on a big story. Martin picks up where Max left off, his search leading him through the back lanes of Sydney, the homes of the rich and powerful, and headlong into a bloody shoot-out in the depths of the Blue Mountains. The closer Martin gets to answers, the more risks he’ll have to take, as killers-for-hire, corrupt developers and powerful figures stand in between him and the truth. But until Mandy trusts Martin with all the secrets of her past, the truth will elude him, and by the time it comes to light, will it be too late?
Nine Entertainment’s Executive Director, Entertainment, Michael Healy said: “The incredible response to the first two seasons of Scrublands indicates a massive appetite for premium Australian crime drama, and we’re thrilled to bring audiences another gripping season. Chris Hammer’s novels are beloved around the world and we’re proud to work with Easy Tiger once again, this time welcoming Lincoln Younes and Danielle Cormack into the cast. We can’t wait for viewers to experience the new season soon.”
Executive producers Ian Collie and Rob Gibson of Easy Tiger said: “We’re delighted to be returning to the world of Scrublands for a third season. The continued enthusiasm for this series is a testament to Chris Hammer’s compelling stories and the extraordinary work of our cast and creative team. We’re grateful to Stan and 9 Network for their ongoing support, and we look forward to sharing another suspense-filled chapter with audiences.”
Screen NSW Executive Director, Kylie Munnich said: “Screen NSW is delighted to welcome Scrublands to NSW for season three, with support from our Made in NSW TV Drama Fund. Scrublands: Trust is another premium series from leading NSW production company Easy Tiger. In the safe hands of this standout creative team, season three promises to be another hit with audiences in Australia and internationally.”
The Stan Original Scrublands: Trust is produced by Ian Collie, Rob Gibson and Ally Henville. Directed by Lisa Matthews, written and produced by Felicity Packard, with Scout Cripps and Packard writing episode three. Executive Producers Michael Healy and Andy Ryan from the 9Network and Stan. Major production support by Screen NSW, with Sphere Abacus handling international distribution.
