Scripted

Three Fremantle's highly anticipated new drama titles will premiere on Stan in Australia, following the streamer’s presentation of its upcoming slate at its Upfronts. The line-up includes the new version of Baywatch, the romantic drama You Are Here and the thriller The Only Suspect. Fremantle handles international distribution for all three titles.

Produced by Fremantle and FOX Entertainment, Baywatch will feature 12 action-packed episodes, bringing back the iconic red swimsuits and introducing a new generation of lifeguards patrolling one of the world’s most famous stretches of sand. The series will combine high-stakes rescues, drama and beachside action. Stephen Amell leads the cast as Hobie Buchannon, alongside Jessica Belkin as Charlie Vale, Shay Mitchell as Trina, Hassie Harrison as Nat, Thaddeus LaGrone as Brad, Noah Beck as Luke and Brooks Nader as Selene.
David Chokachi will reprise his original role as Cody Madison, while Livvy Dunne will play Grace. Erika Eleniak, Michael Bergin and Kelly Packard will also guest star in their original roles as Shauni McClain, Jack J.D. Darius and April Giminski, respectively.

You Are Here, from Fremantle company Element Pictures, stars Matthew Macfadyen and Claire Foy. The eight-part series is an adaptation of David Nicholls’ best-selling novel of the same name and follows Marnie and Michael, two strangers unexpectedly brought together by a mutual friend before embarking on an epic walk. Against the odds, the pair find themselves on the brink of a relationship that neither was looking for, but which could be exactly what they need. Nicholls has written the eight-part adaptation, with Lenny Abrahamson directing.

The third title, The Only Suspect, comes from Fremantle company Red Planet Pictures and stars Kevin McKidd. The thriller unfolds across two timelines and centres on Alex and Beth, a devoted couple whose seemingly perfect suburban life conceals a devastating secret.  When plans to redevelop an abandoned railway track threaten to uncover a body buried 30 years earlier, an apparently ordinary family man is forced to confront a secret from his past that could destroy the life he has built.

Paul Ridley, SEVP, International Distribution, Fremantle, said: “It’s fantastic to be bringing Baywatch to Stan, alongside two more standout new dramas from our slate, You Are Here and The Only Suspect. Stan has a strong track record of bringing premium international storytelling to Australian audiences, making them a natural home for these three series. Each is a very different series, brought to life by some of the brilliant producers across the Fremantle family, but all have something special that we believe will really resonate in Australia. Together, they showcase the breadth, quality and ambition of Fremantle’s scripted slate.”
Cailah Scobie, Nine Executive Director of Entertainment Content Acquisitions, Streaming & Broadcast, said: “Our partnership with Fremantle continues to bring world-class international content to Stan, and this new lineup is one of our most exciting yet. From the Baywatch reboot to the emotional You Are Here starring Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen, and the compelling mystery of The Only Suspect, these titles are incredibly unique and reflect our commitment to delivering premium, high-calibre drama to Australian audiences.”