Deborah Mailman returns for the final season of critically acclaimed drama Total Control
Deborah Mailman returns in the second and final season of the acclaimed ABC drama Total Control.
The popular 50-year-old is once again teaming up with Rachel Griffiths, 55, in the series, set among the Australian rulers.
Filming has already begun for the 12-episode series, which picks up the story two years after the events of season one, TV black box.
This season, Indigenous activist turned politician Alex (Mailman) clashes with former Prime Minister, Rachel Anderson (Griffiths).
Rachel wants to create a breakaway political party. Meanwhile, Alex fights to survive a public controversy that could destroy her career, after launching a nation-changing policy.
Deborah Mailman returns in the second and final season of the acclaimed ABC drama Total Control. The popular 50-year-old stars again with Rachel Griffiths, 55, in the series, set among Australia’s power brokers
This season, Indigenous activist turned politician Alex (Mailman) clashes with former Prime Minister, Rachel Anderson (Griffiths). Pictured: Mailman in Season One of Total Control
As Alex tries to survive, she discovers if it’s possible to defeat her enemies – without losing her integrity.
Together with Rob Collins of RFDS, Wayne Blair (The Sapphires) and Anthony Hayes (Mystery Road).
Wesley Patten (Total Control, S1), Steph Tisdell, Daniela Farinacci, Lisa Flanagan and Benedict Hardie are also featured.
Meanwhile, Anita Hegh, Huw Higginson and Trisha Morton-Thomas also return for the second series.
In season two, Rachel wants to create a breakaway political party. Pictured: Rachel Griffiths in a scene from season one of Total Control
The cast is joined by Catherine McClements (Rake), Fayssal Bazzi (East West 101), Josef Ber (Rush), Lisa Hensley (All Saints), Rosie Lourde and Maya Stange.
Total Control season one debuted on the ABC in 2019.
The plot revolved around Alex, Mailman’s character, who fights to improve conditions for her community.
Production of the show will take place over three months at locations in Sydney, Canberra and Trangie, a city in regional NSW.
Wayne Blair and Jub Clar will share directing duties across the 12 episodes.
Wayne Blair and Deborah Mailman in Season One of Total Control