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80s Music Drama Series to Hit Screens
12 Feb
Summary
- New drama series 'Those Little White Lines' to explore 80s music scene.
- Series draws from former insider's novel about danger and ambition.
- Australia-U.S.-Taiwan co-production showcases global filmmaking.
A new drama series, "Those Little White Lines," is in development, aiming to capture the gritty reality of the 1980s music industry. The series is inspired by the autobiographical novel of former insider Kaz Piper, detailing a woman's dangerous journey through a world of excess, addiction, and ambition. Mark Valadez, known for his work on "Queen of the South," will lead as showrunner.
Valadez was drawn to the story's core of a protagonist who survives by outsmarting those who seek to control her. The series promises a visceral, character-driven narrative set against the backdrop of the vibrant yet perilous 1980s music scene, exploring themes of power, addiction, and reinvention.
The production is structured as an Australia-U.S. co-production, involving Red Empire Productions and Organic Media Group. Executive producer Steve Chicorel emphasized the project's international scope, highlighting how creative talent and production are now fluidly crossing borders, with Australia and Asia being key creative hubs.
Filming is slated for Wollongong, Australia, under Red Empire's Amie Casey. The collaboration spans production and casting across the U.S. and Taiwan, showcasing a truly global approach to filmmaking. Author Kaz Piper expressed excitement about reclaiming her voice and sharing the truth behind the era's myths.
