Binge is releasing its first original feature film, How to Make Gravy starring entertainment heavyweights Daniel Henshall and Hugo Weaving.
How to Make Gravy is an adaptation of Paul Kelly’s song which tells the story of a prison inmate writing a letter to his family as they prepare to celebrate their first Christmas without him.
How to Make Gravy is an adaptation of Paul Kelly’s song.
(Credit: Supplied)To bring the movie to life, Binge – commissioned by the Foxtel Group – have casted Brenton Thawites (Titans); Damon Herriman (Mr Inbetween); Kate Mulvany (The Twelve); Agathe Rouselle (Titane).
More cast members include Jonah Wren Phillips, Rose Statham, Izzy Westlake, Eloise Rothfield, Eugene Gilfedder and Kym Gyngell.
Plus, the film will also feature cameo performances from Australian musicians including Adam Briggs and Dallas Woods.
Speaking on his latest film, Hugo Weaving gave us some insight into what the movie is truly about.
“The film is about celebrating family in a warts-and-all way,” Hugo told TV Week. “But also about being responsible for who you are, what you’ve done and how you’re going to try to be a better person. It’s a great movie about a great song.”
The Binge film releases in December.
(Credit: Supplied)Like the song, the film focuses on Joe (Daniel Henshall), who, following a bust-up on Christmas Day with his sister’s boyfriend, ends up in jail. Inside, Joe struggles to adjust and has his sentenced extended following several run-ins with other inmates.
It’s only when he’s introduced to prison chef Noel (a new character not referenced in the song, played by Hugo Weaving) – who encourages Joe to come and work with him in the kitchen – does Joe begin to confront his past and learn to find the treasure among the trash.
The song ‘How to Make Gravy,’ was released in 1996 and instantly became a Christmas tradition for millions of families across Australia.
Song to movie is no ordinary concept, meaning the crew must be extraordinary! How to Make Gravy was adapted by award-winning musician Meg Washington and Nick Waterman who is also the director.
Hamish Lewis and Academy Award-nominated producer Schulyer Weiss will also produce the Binge original feature film which was in production on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
How to Make Gravy released on Binge in Australia on December 1, 2024.
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