Foxtel Group and Screen Australia have announced production has begun in Melbourne on the new romantic drama series Love Me, a story about modern love experienced by different family members at three distinct times of life.
The six-part series, to be screened on Binge and Foxtel, will be directed by Australian Emma Freeman (Stateless, Secret City, Glitch) with lead writer Alison Bell, and writers Leon Ford, Adele Vuko and Blake Ayshford.
Love Me cast members Hugo Weaving, Heather Mitchell and Shalom Brune-Franklin
Hugo Weaving joins a diverse cast of established performers and rising stars including Bojana Novakovic (I, Tonya, Birds of Prey, Instinct, Shameless, Satisfaction), Bob Morley (The 100), Heather Mitchell (The Unusual Suspects, Palm Beach, Upright), Sarah Peirse (Stateless, Sweet Tooth, The Letdown), Celia Pacquola (Rosehaven, The Beautiful Lie), William Lodder (Wakefield), Shalom Brune-Franklin (Line of Duty), and Mitzi Ruhlmann (The Code).
Celia Pacquola
The series commissioned by the Foxtel Group will be produced by Warner Bros International Television Production Australia in association with Aquarius Films and has principal production funding from Screen Australia and Film Victoria.
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The series will be produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford (Aquarius Films) and executive produced by Michael Brooks and Hamish Lewis (Warner Bros). Executive producers for the Foxtel Group are Brian Walsh, Alison Hurbert-Burns and Lana Greenhalgh.
Bojana Novakovic
Alison Hurbert-Burns, Binge executive director, said: “Love Me is a story full of heart, grounded by compelling and relatable characters that Australians will fall in love with.
We are thrilled cameras have begun rolling in Melbourne on this beautifully scripted drama. Love Me continues our passion for bringing Australians the very best entertainment in the world.”
Michael Brooks, managing director Warner Bros International Television Australia, said: “Love Me marks the first drama series to enter production for Warner Bros International Television Production Australia and excitingly, our first project with Binge. It’s bold storytelling that we feel will cut through with audiences, being equal parts uplifting, funny and real. With our phenomenal cast and brilliant creative team including Polly and Angie from Aquarius Films, we cannot wait for everyone to enjoy it.”
Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford of Aquarius Films said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Warner Bros. and Binge on this fantastic series. Our exceptional creative team, acclaimed cast and wonderfully compelling scripts will combine to create a charming, poignant and life-affirming exploration of love across different generations.”
Love Me is based on the Swedish series, Älska Mig, created by Josephine Bornebusch. Production has now begun across various locations in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Production credit: Love Me is a Warner Bros International Television Production Australia production for the Foxtel Group. Major production investment from Screen Australia and financed with support from Film Victoria through production investment and the Regional Location Assistance Fund.