Bad Behaviour (TV series)
| Company type | Miniseries |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Drama television series |
| Parent | Matchbox Pictures |
Bad Behaviour is a four-episode Australian drama miniseries available for streaming on Stan. Adapted from the 2015 novel by Rebecca Starford, the screenplay was crafted by Pip Karmel and Magda Wozniak, with direction by Corrie Chen. The production was overseen by Amanda Higgs and Screen Australia in collaboration with Matchbox Pictures. The storyline delves into the harmful consequences that arise from the human need for acceptance. Its global debut took place at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2023, followed by its Australian release on Stan on 17 February 2023.
Synopsis
Joanne, a scholarship recipient, spends a year at Silver Creek, a prestigious rural boarding school. Her efforts to build relationships unfold within an unsupervised dormitory environment and through challenging outdoor activities such as camping and marathon running. The plot centers on Jo’s tense interactions with Portia, the dormitory antagonist, and her inability to stand up for fellow scholarship student Alice.
Cast
- Jana McKinnon portraying Jo Mackenzie
- Markella Kavenagh as Portia
- Yerin Ha in the role of Alice
- Erana James playing Ronnie
- Dan Spielman as Keith Mackenzie
- Diana Glenn as Caroline Mackenzie
- Tuuli Narkle in the role of Miss Lacey
- Mantshologane Maile as Ruby
- Melissa Kahraman portraying Briohny
- Daya Czepanski as Saskia
- Bronte Locke
- Abbey Morgan
- Malaynee Hayden
- Jessica Lu
- Nic Layton
Production
The series is an adaptation of Rebecca Starford’s book, scripted by Pip Karmel and Magda Wozniak, directed by Corrie Chen, and produced under the guidance of Amanda Higgs. Matchbox Pictures handled production with financial support from Screen Australia. Principal photography wrapped up in Victoria on 18 March 2022.
Release
Internationally, the show premiered in the Berlinale Series section at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on 20 February 2023. In Australia, it became available on Stan starting 17 February 2023.
See also
External links
- Articles with short description
- 2023 Australian television series debuts
- 2020s Australian drama television series
- Australian comedy-drama television series
- 2020s teen drama television series
- Australian English-language television shows
- Boarding school television series
- Australian television series about teenagers
- Television series by Matchbox Pictures
- Stan (service) original programming
- Australian teen drama television series