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Boy Swallows Universe
Produced - Netlix 2024
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Seven 45-minute episodes based on the acclaimed novel by Trent Dalton. Produced by Brouhaha entertainment with Anonymous Content (US) and Chapter One (UK).
The Apostles
Unproduced, Sony
Four-parter written for producer Cary Brokaw when he was at Sony.
The story starts with the crucifixion. One man, Peter, has been charged with the task of spreading Christ's message. Another, Paul, is determined to help Roman storm troopers crush the sect once and for all.
Together, in the space of years, they will spread liberation theology throughout the known world and ultimately confront the emperor Nero himself.
The Heart Surgeon
Produced BBC
Two part drama comissioned by Sophie Belhetchet at World Pictures and produced by the BBC.
A high-flying heart surgeon Alex Marsden falls in love with the wife of his best friend. When the friend develops angina he insists that Alex performs the dangerous bypass operation.
Driven by guilt, Alex agrees to do it, operating on the man he most loves, while a small part of him also wants the guy dead.
King of Scots
Unproduced, Scott Free
Written for Scott Free and Discovery - the story of a three way power struggle between Edward I of England, freedom fighter William Wallace, and Edward's erstwhile ally on the Scottish borders - Robert the Bruce.
Before Wallace dies, Bruce changes sides and the high-born nobleman becomes a fugitive in the Scottish Highlands, slowly regathering his forces to confront Edward II at Bannockburn.
Lewis and Clark
Shooting abandoned - HBO
Rewrite for HBO of a six parter to be directed by John Curran. The original script was by Michelle Ashford and Edward Norton.
I got as far as rewriting the first two episodes (of six) but the production ran into problems early into filming and was put on hold.
The Open Cage
Unproduced. Rights available
Four Part adaptation written for British production company "Warner Sisters" from the true story by Daniel Start.
A group of students are taken hostage by the Free Papua movement then pursued by Indonesian Army helicopters through the impenetrable mountains and forests of Iryan Jaya.
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