call all succession Fans, Netflix’s new Australian series territory Here to fill the Kendall Roy-shaped hole in your heart. The six-episode series has been compared to HBO’s hit series and similar dramas yellowstone parkThe story takes place at Marian Station, Australia’s (fictional) largest cattle station and the billion-dollar empire led by the Lawson family. After the mysterious death of heir Daniel Lawson (Jack Ryan), patriarch Colin Lawson – who may be worse than Logan Roy in some ways – must choose a new member of his dysfunctional family heir, while also fending off several business rivals who are plotting to swoop in and seize the land.
This must-see series more than lives up to its reputation as “The Australian” succession,” it also introduces audiences to a new cast of Australian- and New Zealand-born actors who will become international stars. Read on and meet this talented cast territory.
Anna Torv as Emily Lawson
Emily Lawson (née Hodge) married into the infamous Lawson family and, nearly two decades later, is now the force behind keeping Marian Station running. However, her father-in-law Colin never trusted her because she came from the Hodge family, who had a history of stealing cattle from the station. Still, the ambitious rancher is determined to ensure her family is protected during the succession conflict.
Anna Torv is an Australian actress best known for her role as FBI agent Olivia Dunham in the hit Fox series edge. She began her career with several recurring roles in Homeland, including the soap opera youth drama our secret life. Since then, she has starred in shows including Netflix’s beloved David Fincher thriller series, mind hunter, HBO the last americaAustralian series secret city and news reader.
Michael Dorman as Graham Lawson
Graham Lawson was the eldest son of the Lawson family, but due to his struggle with alcoholism (perhaps because he was married to Hodge), he did not inherit Marian Station. Although Graham desperately wanted to carry on the family legacy, his father disrespected him, sending Graham into a cycle of self-hatred.
Michael Dorman is a New Zealand-born actor best known for playing NASA astronaut Gordo Stevens in the first two seasons of Apple TV+ for all mankind. The half-Maori actor debuted in our secret life He continued to appear in Australian shows and films until 2002, when he left for the United States with the help of his mentor Russell Crowe. Dorman also stars in the Prime Video comedy patriot2020 horror film invisible manand Netflix one piece.
Robert Taylor as Colin Lawson
Colin Lawson is the cantankerous, domineering, perhaps even misogynistic patriarch of the Lawson family. After the tragic death of his favorite son Daniel, he takes back control of Marian Station and attempts to keep it in family hands while rival ranchers and mining tycoons surround the land like vultures. Will he be the Lawson who loses Marian Station, or survive the succession conflict?
Robert Taylor is a famous Australian actor, known in the United States for projects such as the Netflix crime drama Longmire One of the agents in 1999 The Hackhis breakthrough role in America. His other notable works include the 2015 focus2017 Kong: Skull Island2018 themeand costume dramas news readerin which he starred alongside Anna Torv.
Sam Collett as Marshall Lawson
Marshall Lawson, son of Graham and grandson of Colin, faced tragedy when his mother died in a car accident when he was 5 years old. Thereafter, he became emotionally distant from his father, who began to struggle with alcoholism, and the two grew further apart when Graham married Emily and gave birth to their daughter, Susie. Marshall left home when he grew up and worked odd jobs across Australia until he returned home for his uncle’s funeral.
Sam Corlett, 28, grew up in New South Wales, Australia, and was a professional model before turning to acting. He made his acting debut as Caliban, the Prince of Hell, in the Netflix series Caliban, Prince of Hell Chilling Adventures of Sabrinaand continues to star as Leif Erikson in the Netflix series Vikings: Valhalla. His other works include the 2020 short film dry and 2024 he is not heavy.
Philippa Northeast as Susie Lawson
Emily and Graham’s teenage daughter Susie is determined to be a successful rancher or station owner. She was also a little impatient; she went home for her uncle’s funeral, learned that she had dropped out of the agricultural university, and wanted to start studying immediately. Will her determination break her grandfather’s pattern of finding a male heir?
Philippa Northeast, 30, is a Melbourne-born actress who made her television debut in the legendary Australian soap opera home and away. in addition territoryshe has appeared in projects including the 2019 comedy film Stand up for the sunshine and season 2 news reader. She will next star in The CW series alongside Leighton Meester, Luke Cook and Devon Terrell Good Cop/Bad Cop.
Clarence Ryan as Nolan Brannock
Clarence Ryan stars as Nolan Brannock, a cattleman and station owner who becomes embroiled in a succession battle. He is an Aboriginal actor who first entered showbiz at the age of 14. He has appeared in numerous stage and screen roles in his native country and has been nominated for an AACTA Award (Australia’s equivalent of the Oscars and Emmys). In the United States, he is best known for playing the mechanic “Black Thumb” in “Black Thumb”. Furiosa: The Legend of Mad Max.
Jay Ryan as Campbell Miller
Campbell Miller (above left) was a cattle baron who also had his eye on Marian Station and would ally or betray whoever he needed to to obtain it. He had a romantic history with Emily, ever since she was Hotch.
Jay Ryan was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and moved to Australia at the age of 19, where he landed a guest role on a long-running soap opera. Neighbor. Since starring in the soap opera from 2002 to 2005, he has appeared in critically acclaimed projects including the New Zealand show go girlthe critically acclaimed drama top of lakeCW beauty and the Beastcanadian show Mary kills someoneand in 2019 it chapter two.
Sarah Wiseman as Sandra Kirby
Sara Wiseman, a billionaire mining magnate who defied Lawson and became embroiled in the succession turmoil, attempted to take over the land herself. She is played by Sandra Kirby, an award-winning New Zealand actress who has appeared in dozens of films in New Zealand and Australia. Her best known works include the Australian series a place to call homeNew Zealand black comedy dairy store (also starring Jay Ryan), a Peacock teen drama one of us is lyingand 2024 kingdom of the planet of the apes.
Joe Klocheck as Lachie Kirby
Sandra’s son, Lucky Kirby, is training to help his mother with the family business, but things get complicated when he begins to fall in love with Suzy Lawson. Lachie is played by Joe Klocek, who is familiar to romance fans from his role as Fitz on Prime Video. my lady jane. The 29-year-old stage and screen actor has also appeared in Australian shows Neighbor and no place boyand movies Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and children of corn.
Sam Derich as Rich Petrakis
Rich Petrakis is Marshall’s best friend and partner in crime who isn’t afraid to get into trouble to make a quick buck. However, it’s unclear whether he views Marshall as an equal or a lapdog. Sam Delich is an Australian actor who has appeared in home and awayFX series Mr. Middleand Netflix sci-fi movies spider head.
Keira Day as Sharnie Kennedy
Kylah Day plays Sharnie Kennedy, another close friend of Marshall and Richie’s girlfriend. Day, 26, is an Australian Aboriginal actress and model who has previously appeared on Australian shows itch and bushland.