An internationally renowned cast have assembled in Western Sydney today, to begin production on SBS’ new four-part original drama The Ropes.
Keisha Castle-Hughes (Game of Thrones), Nicole Chamoun (Romper Stomper), Igal Naor (Homeland) and the legendary Jack Thompson (The Man From Snowy River) are all starring in the gritty boxing drama.
The Ropes follows aspiring Iraqi-Australian boxing trainer Amirah Al-Amir (Nicole) who has idolised her world champion father Sami (Igal) her entire life. Desperate to chase her dream, Amirah goes behind her father’s back and organises a professional debut match for her fighter Jess O’Connor (Keisha) with Sami’s long-time promoter Strick (Jack).
Some other recognisable faces in the series will include Louis Hunter, Michael Denkha, Tyler De Nawi, Neveen Hanna, Nader Hamden and Priscilla Doueihy. Actors Bonzana Diab and Otis Dhanji will also be introduced to our screens.
Keisha, Jack and Nicole star in the highly-anticipated drama.
The show is being directed by Shannon Murphy (Offspring, Love Child). The Ropes is produced by Helen Bowden (Wake in Fright, The Slap) and Courtney Wise (Fragments of Friday) and executive produced by Sue Masters (SBS) and Jason Stephens (Lingo Pictures). Writers include Tamara Asmar (Doctor Doctor, Love Child), Adam Todd (Wentworth, Sea Patrol) and Ian Meadows (House Husbands).
SBS Director of Television and Online Content, Marshall Heald, says the series reflects Australia’s unique multicultural landscape.
“The Ropes continues SBS’s run of acclaimed provocative dramas that reflect Australian stories through a uniquely multicultural lens. This compelling and intense series is distinctly SBS, showcasing the complex and nuanced relationships of a migrant family alongside the physicality and deep-seated culture of misogyny in the sporting world.
“We are thrilled to be creating this stellar drama with the team at Lingo Pictures and an incredibly talented cast with a wealth of experience from all corners of the globe.”
The Ropes will premiere later in 2018 on SBS and SBS On Demand.
