Australian Gangster
| Company type | Miniseries |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | September 13, 2021 |
| Founder | Seven Network |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Gregor Jordan (director), Fadia Abboud (director), Dan Edwards (producer), John Edwards (producer) |
| Products | Television series |
Australian Gangster is a miniseries from Australia, created by the Seven Network, which made its debut on 13 September 2021. Direction was handled by Gregor Jordan and Fadia Abboud, while production credits include Dan Edwards, John Edwards, and Jordan under the Roadshow Rough Diamond banner.
Production
Initially revealed during Seven's 2017 upfronts, the series was planned for a 2018 release but faced postponement due to ongoing legal proceedings related to some of the individuals portrayed. Following a two-year delay, Seven announced in October 2020 that Australian Gangster would air in 2021.
Synopsis
Spanning four hours, Australian Gangster portrays the story of a contemporary Sydney criminal figure. The central character represents a new generation of gangsters who emphasize their social media presence, cultivating notoriety within an alluring criminal environment while managing familial obligations.
Cast
- Alexander Bertrand as Pasquale Barbaro
- Peter Gonis
- Louisa Mignone as Melinda, Barbaro's spouse
- Michael Vice
- Rahel Romahn portraying Mohammed 'Little Crazy' Hamzy, a member of Brothers for Life
- Zachary Garred
- Karla Tonkich
- Ishak Issa
- Steve Bastoni as Joe Barbaro
- Simon Palomares
- Joseph Fala
- Federico Gazzilli
- Marie Shanahan
- Moodi Dennaoui
- Michael Beckley in the role of Locksmith
- David Paulsen
Viewership
The premiere episode attracted an average audience of 359,000 viewers, while the second installment garnered 340,000 viewers.