Pictured: Kaitlyn Dever (left), Alycia Debnam-Carey (center), and Aisha Dee (right).
Filming for an exciting new Australian crime drama, Apple Cider Vinegar, starring Unbelievable actress Kaitlyn Dever, is underway in Melbourne. We’re keeping track of everything you need to know about Apple Cider Vinegar, including the plot, cast news, production updates, and the Netflix release date.
Apple Cider Vinegar is an upcoming Australian Netflix Original crime drama series written by Samantha Strauss (The Dry), Anya Beyersdorf (The Twelve), and Angela Betzien (Total Control). Jeffrey Walker (The Artful Dodger) directs the series.
Que Minh Luu, Netflix Director of Content ANZ had the following to say about the project;
“We’re luring our homegrown global success stories back here where they belong to make Australian shows that deliver the unexpected thrills Australian audiences crave on Netflix. Between See-Saw Films’/Picking Scabs, the extraordinary creator Sam Strauss, and our shockingly brilliant cast, we can’t wait for this incredible drama series to delight audiences wherever they are.”
Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Helen Gregory, and Liz Watts of See-Saw Films are executive producers. Picking Scabs’ Samantha Strauss and Louise Gough are executive producers, along with actress Kaitlyn Dever.
Victorian Yvonne Collins, Libby Sharpe, Jeffrey Walker and Simon Gilis are listed as producers.
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What is the plot of Apple Cider Vinegar?
We have been provided with a brief synopsis for the series;
“Apple Cider Vinegar” takes place at the birth of social media and follows two young Women — Belle and Milla — who set out to cure their life-threatening illnesses through health and wellness, motivating their growing online communities along the way. All of which would be inspiring if it were true.
Who are the cast members of Apple Cider Vinegar?
So far, six cast members have been confirmed to be series regulars.
Tilda Cobham-Hervey has been cast in an unnamed leading role. The actress is known for her role in the 2018 movie Hotel Mumbai. She also starred in feature-length films like Burn, I Am Woman, Flinch, and Lone Wolf.
Pictured: Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Sally in Hotel Mumbai – India Take One Productions
Alycia Debnam-Carey has been cast in an unnamed leading role. Over the past several years, Carey has spent most of her time in Fear the Walking Dead as Alicia Clark. She also had a recurring role as Lexa in The CW series The 100 over two seasons.
Picture: Alycia Debnam Carey as Alicia in Fear the Walking Dead – AMC
Aisha Dee has been cast in an unnamed leading role. Dee has starred in several television shows over the past decade, including Channel Zero: No End House, Sweet/Vicious, Safe Home, and more. She previously starred in the 2022 Netflix film Look Both Ways in the role of Cara.
Pictured: Aisha Dee as Ceclia in Sissy – Arcadia
Kaitlyn Dever has been cast as Belle Gibson. Dever previously starred in Netflix’s heartwrenching limited series Unbelievable as Marie Adler. It was recently announced that she has been cast as Abby in the upcoming second season of The Last of Us. It’s unclear if her role in The Last of Us will impact her involvement in Apple Cider Vinegar.
Picture: Kaitlyn Dever as Marie Adler in Unbelievable – CBS Television Studios
Mark Coles Smith has been cast in an unnamed leading role. The actor has starred in television dramas such as Mystery Road: Origin, Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, and Hunters.
Picture: Mark Coles Smith as Jay Swan in Mystery Road Origin – Bunya Productions
Ashley Zukerman has been cast in an unnamed leading role. Succession fans will recognize the actor as Nate Sofrelli, while Fear Street fans should recognize him as Sheriff Nick Goode.
Picture: Ashley Zuckerman as Nate Sofrelli in Succession – Gary Sanchez Productions
The remaining cast members, as listed on IMDb, are;
- Susie Porter as Tamara
- Julian Weeks
- Jeremy Stanford as Dr. Walsh
- Danni Millhouse as Aisling
- Maia Abbas as Maureen
- Chase Smith-Wood as Young Lenny
- Eleanor Barkla as Claire
- Dante Surace as Apple After Party Guest
- Mark Casamento as Eddie Security Guard
What is the production status of Apple Cider Vinegar?
Production Status: Filming (Last Updated: 16/01/2024)
Multiple sources from Australia have confirmed that filming is underway for Apple Cider Vinegar, which began on December 14th, 2023. The latest filming can conclude is around February 19th, 2024 as Kaitlyn Dever will need to travel to Canada to begin filming for the second season of The Last of Us.
What is the episode count?
IMDb has listed the series with six episodes. However, we are waiting for more sources to confirm this.
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