Asher Keddie announced as star in new Aussie drama

The Gold Logie winner is fronting a new local comedic drama based on the memoir of a high-profile Aussie.

Gold Logie winner Asher Keddie has signed on to front a new local series inspired by Mia Freedman’s memoir.

The 48-year-old actress will play the lead role of Evelyn Jones in comedic drama Strife, a new commission by The Foxtel Group* from Australian producer Bruna Papandrea’s production company, Made Up Stories.

Foxtel announced the upcoming series at its upfronts in Sydney Thursday night, where the cable company unveiled its programming line-up for 2023.

The series, which is set in the “ever-changing world of publishing during the emerging digital age”, is based around Freedman’s book Work, Strife, Balance.

It begins production next year.

Mia Freedman and Asher Keddie.

“Strife tells the story of a modern, imperfect woman and publisher named Evelyn Jones (Keddie), and her journey from lounge room blogger to becoming a force in women’s media,” a press release reads.

Binge Executive Director Alison Hurbert-Burns, added: “We are thrilled to be partnering with such a formidable force in Bruna Papandrea and Made Up Stories – a production company that champions women on and off screen throughout the world, the incredible Asher Keddie, and of course Mia Freedman, who has been a strong inspiration for this series.

“Strife is a story full of heart, and plenty of humour, and we can’t wait to bring it to Binge viewers.”

Keddie is set to star in the local production. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Elsewhere in new commissions, the already announced comedy series Colin From Accounts and the second season of Love Me are both set to drop soon, while season two of Tim Minchin’s Upright premieres November 15, marking House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock’s return to local productions.

And in exciting news for reality TV fans, Foxtel announced it was making an Aussie version of FBoy Island, which is based off a popular US format.

Set to begin filming after Christmas, the show follows three women looking for love among 24 suitors, half of whom are “nice guys” and the other half self-proclaimed “f-boys”.

FBoy Island is a popular US show.

In the lifestyle realm, Selling Houses Australia will be back onscreen for its fifteenth season next year, while the beloved Great Austrailan Bake Off is also returning in 2023 with new judges and hosts.

Unfortunately for Grand Designs Australia followers, the show will air its 11th and final season next year.

As for overseas offerings, The White Lotus is back with its second season, which debuts October 31.

And Just Like That season 2 will premiere next year, as well as Succession season 4 and Outlander season 7.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis were spotted filming 'And Just Like That' Season 2 earlier this month in New York. The show will drop next year. Picture: Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Succession season four began filming in June.

The hugely-anticipated drama The Last Of Us, based on the smash hit post-apocalyptic video game, will finally drop in 2023, starring Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsay and Anna Torv.

And pop singer The Weeknd has teamed up with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson to create drama series The Idol, starring Lily-Rose Depp.

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