The Beautiful Lie (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | October 18, 2015 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Drama series |
| Parent | Endemol Australia |
The Beautiful Lie is a drama series from Australia broadcast on ABC. This six-episode production serves as a contemporary retelling of Leo Tolstoy's 1877 classic novel Anna Karenina. The show was directed by Glendyn Ivin and Peter Salmon, with production handled by Endemol Australia's John Edwards and Imogen Banks. It debuted on 18 October 2015, airing at 8:30 pm. The screenplay, crafted by Alice Bell, transforms the characters Anna and Xander into professional athletes, heightening the emotional resonance of a wife's departure from her spouse.
Primary / recurring
- Sarah Snook portrays Anna Ivin
- Rodger Corser plays Xander Ivin
- Sophie Lowe as Kitty Ballantyne
- Celia Pacquola acts as Dolly Faraday
- Daniel Henshall takes the role of Kingsley Faraday
- Benedict Samuel features as Skeet Du Pont
- Catherine McClements appears as Tess Du Pont
- Alexander England plays Peter Levin
- Dan Wyllie as Nick Levin
- Robert Menzies in the role of Phillip Ballantyne
- Gina Riley as Catherine Ballantyne
Supporting
- Georgina Naidu as Joni
- Marlon Williams in the role of Dylan
- Lewis Fletcher portrays Kasper Ivin
Season 1 (2015)
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Reception
Melinda Houston observed that due to evolving societal norms since the time of Anna Karenina, Anna's choice to engage in infidelity appears more immature than tragic. Michael Idato commended The Beautiful Lie for its excellent casting decisions.
External links
- The Beautiful Lie Official ABC TV site