Filming begins on Netflix’s adaptation of Miles Franklin’s classic novel My Brilliant Career

Netflix is back in SA as production begins on the adaptation of a classic Aussie novel, injecting millions into the state’s economy.

Production on Miles Franklin’s novel My Brilliant Career has started across SA. Picture: Ian Routledge/Netflix

The pages of Miles Franklin’s beloved novel ‘My Brilliant Career’ are being brought to life in SA as filming gets underway for the new Netflix drama.

Production is already underway, with filming set to take place in various locations across the state, including the Southern Barossa region and the South-East.

The production is expected to create hundreds of local jobs and inject a record-breaking $17 million into the state economy.

South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) chief executive Kate Croser was “delighted” to welcome the streaming giant back to SA, following the success of outback drama Territory last year.

The novel resonated with young women longing for the freedom to shape their own destinies. Picture: Ian Routledge/Netflix

“The SAFC is proud to support this exciting new series which will harness the world-class skills of a majority South Australian crew, led by top South Australian producer Paul Ranford, and which will once again provide a showcase for our state’s screen production capability, talent and endlessly beautiful locations,” she said.

The series from award-winning Jungle Entertainment and Mr Ranford of Jetty Films will create 450 South Australian jobs across key creatives, crew and extras talent while engaging 260 South Australian small businesses.

Netflix and SAFC have also partnered to create four training roles for up-and-coming local crew to work on My Brilliant Career, including a production design assistant, costume assistant, costume maker/machinist attachment and safety attachment.

My Brilliant Career is the second major Netflix series to be made in SA, following Territory which premiered as the streamer’s No. 1 show in Australia and No. 2 globally last year.

Renowned Australian author Miles Franklin. Picture: State Library of NSW

Franklin first penned the novel in 1901. Picture: Supplied

Territory’s Philippa Northeast will star as Syballa alongside Christoper Chung (Slow Horses, Blitz) as Harry.

They will be joined by Anna Chancellor (My Lady Jane, Outrageous), Genevieve O’Reilly (Andor, The Dry), Kate Mulvany (Hunters, Elvis), Jake Dunn (What It Feels Like For a Girl, The Ballad of Renegade Nell), Alexander England (Black Snow, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart), Sherry-Lee Watson (Thou Shalt Not Steal, Heartbreak High) and Miah Madden (Paper Dolls, The Clearing).

First published in 1901, the novel resonated with young women longing for the freedom to shape their own destinies.