Les Norton (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | August 4, 2019 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television drama |
Les Norton is a drama series from Australia that debuted on the ABC network on 4 August 2019. The show is adapted from the novels by Australian writer Robert G. Barrett and features Alexander Bertrand in the titular role of Les Norton.
Synopsis
The narrative is set in 1985 and centers on a rural Queensland man who escapes a troubled history by relocating to Sydney. There, he secures employment as a bouncer at an illicit casino. Despite his original plan to return to his hometown, he becomes deeply involved in the city's criminal underworld.
Cast
- Alexander Bertrand portrays Les Norton, a newcomer working as a bouncer in an underground Sydney casino
- David Wenham plays Price Galese, the casino's crime lord
- Rebel Wilson appears as Doreen, who owns a brothel, and also as her identical twin sister, Dolores Bognor
- Rhys Muldoon acts as The Minister, a politician with corrupt motives
- Hunter Page-Lochard takes on the role of Billy Dunne, a former professional boxer now employed as a casino doorman
- Steve Le Marquand features as Sgt Ray 'Thumper' Burell, a dishonest police officer
- Syd Zygier plays Constable Emily Gold
- Pallavi Sharda is Georgie, managing the casino operations
- Justin Rosniak portrays Eddie Salita, Price’s hired gun and Vietnam War veteran
- Kate Box appears as Lauren "Lozza" Johnson, an advertising professional
- Susan Prior acts as Chenille
- Danny Adcock plays Mousey
- Milly Alcock features as Sian Galese
- Peter Phelps portrays Mick Matthews
Production
The production of Les Norton is led by Daniel Edwards alongside John Edwards under Roadshow Rough Diamond. The television adaptation was developed by Morgan O'Neill, with script contributions from Christopher Lee, Samantha Winston, Shanti Gudgeon, Malcolm Knox, and Jessica Tuckwell. Direction duties were shared among Jocelyn Moorhouse, Fadia Abboud, David Caesar, and Morgan O'Neill.
Episodes
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