The Bureau of Magical Things renewed for second season
A popular TV series which is filmed on the Gold Coast using local actors has been renewed for a second season.
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A TV series filmed on the Gold Coast which has helped launched the careers of young Australian stars in Hollywood has been renewed for a second season.
It was announced this morning that children’s television project The Bureau of Magical Things has been renewed after a major production investment from ZDFE, Screen Queensland and Screen Australia.
Production will take place between December and July next year with the original Queensland cast to return for the 20-part series.
The Gold Coast’s own Mia Milnes and Rainbow Wedell (Jiva) will headline as fairies, while also Gold Coast-based actor Jamie Carter has been cast to play Kyra’s human friend and now a member of ‘The Bureau’.
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Brisbane actress Kimie Tsukakoshi (The Family Law) will star as Kyra. Elizabeth Cullen and Julian Cullen (Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan), brother and sister off screen, return as elf brother and sister on screen.
Arnijka Larcombe-Weate again plays Kyra’s problematic bestie oblivious to the magical world.
The young cast will again be joined by experienced actors Christopher Sommers (Sweet Tooth, The Water Diviner), Nicholas Bell (Mission Impossible II, Wanted), Steve Nation (Neighbours) and this season introduces Tasneem Roc (Harrow, Rake, Reef Doctors).
Internationally-renowned Queensland producer Jonathan M. Shiff said: “Australian children, like children all around the world, love fantasy, mystery and adventure.
“It’s wonderful to build on the success of the first series with a story more magical and more epic as our young heroes seek answers to their mystery not only in Australia but across South East Asia.
“The extraordinarily talented Queensland cast and crew, plus the stunning local locations continue to help us to achieve the highest quality production values for a global audience.”
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk – whose Government has supported the series through Screen Queensland said: “We are delighted to welcome back another season of The Bureau of Magical Things to Queensland.
“This production will film on the Gold Coast and Brisbane from February to June 2020 and create more than 200 jobs for cast and crew.
“Queensland continues to be the location of choice for major screen productions including The Bureau of Magical Things that will showcase our world-class screen industry capability and stunning locations.
“My government is proud to continue to support the screen industry because it creates jobs, boosts tourism and promotes our international reputation. I look forward to the next season of The Bureau of Magical Things.”
The Bureau of Magical Things season 2 is presold to Network Ten Australia, German public broadcaster ZDF and Nickelodeon.
The series is supported by City of Gold Coast Film Attraction Program.
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