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Australian Airport Drama Takes Flight
28 Jul
Summary
- An Australian drama series about an airport chaplain is coming to Netflix globally.
- The show stars Hugo Weaving as an unconventional chaplain and Shabana Azeez as his boss.
- The eight-part series will launch on August 26 globally and in Australia.
Australian drama series "The Airport Chaplain" is poised for a worldwide launch on Netflix on August 26. The streamer has secured global rights, excluding Australia, for the eight-part series produced by Wooden Horse.
Starring Hugo Weaving as a benevolent yet unconventional airport chaplain and Shabana Azeez as his driven terminal manager, the show delves into the myriad of human experiences within a busy international airport. The series will premiere simultaneously on Netflix globally and on Australia's SBS and SBS On Demand.
Inspired by a personal encounter, the series follows Tobias Wallace (Weaving), who navigates crises and assists travelers while facing potential redundancy from his new manager, Mira (Azeez). Development for a second season is already underway.
"We're thrilled to be partnering with Netflix to bring The Airport Chaplain to over 190 countries," stated Jude Troy, Wooden Horse co-founder. Hugo Weaving expressed his enthusiasm for the role, highlighting the character's deep humanity and the story's universal resonance.
