Back to the Rafters
Back to the Rafters is an upcoming Australian family-oriented drama/comedy television program which will premiere on the Prime Video in 2020. The series will be a spin-off and sequel to Packed to the Rafters, which aired on Seven Network from 2008 to 2013.
Back to the Rafters | |
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Genre | Drama Comedy |
Created by | Bevan Lee |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language(s) | English |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Julie McGauran |
Producer(s) | Chris Martin-Jones |
Production company(s) | Seven Studios |
Release | |
Original network | Prime Video |
Original release | 2020 |
Chronology | |
Related shows | Packed to the Rafters (2008–2013) |
Synopsis
Back to the Rafters picks up six years since we last saw the Rafter family. Dave and Julie have created a new life in the country with youngest daughter Ruby, while the older Rafter children face new challenges and Grandpa Ted struggles to find his place. As Dave enjoys his new-found freedom, Julie must reconcile her responsibilities to the family.[1]
Production
In September 2019, it was reported the cast members were in discussion to revive the series for a 2020 season under the working title “Back to the Rafters”,[2] however the series would not air on Seven Network, instead would be placed on Prime Video,[3] which was confirmed in December 2019, and the return of Rebecca Gibney, Erik Thomson, Jessica Marais, Hugh Sheridan, Angus McLaren, Michael Caton and George Houvardas.[4] Filming will commence in Sydney in 2020.[5]
In February 2020, Jessica Marais dropped out of the series for personal reasons.[6][7] In March 2020, it was announced Georgina Haig would take over the role of Rachel Rafter.[8]
Cast
- Rebecca Gibney as Julie Rafter
- Erik Thomson as Dave Rafter
- Hugh Sheridan as Ben Rafter
- Angus McLaren as Nathan Rafter
- Georgina Haig as Rachel Rafter
- Willow Speers as Ruby Rafter
- Michael Caton as Ted Taylor
- George Houvardas as Nick “Carbo” Karandonis
References
- Haring, Bruce (5 December 2019). "'Back To The Rafters' Will Bow As First Amazon Original Scripted Drama In Australia". Deadline. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- Knox, David (11 August 2019). "Packed to the Rafters revival under discussion". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- Knox, David (12 August 2019). "Back to the Rafters headed to Amazon Prime". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- Knox, David (5 December 2019). "Back to the Rafters confirmed for Amazon Prime". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- Christmass, Pip (5 December 2019). "Packed To The Rafters set to return to our screens in 2020". 7News. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- Knox, David (11 February 2020). "Jessica Marais out of Rafters recital". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- Dye, Josh (11 February 2020). "Jessica Marais pulls out of Back to the Rafters for personal reasons". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- Knox, David (4 March 2020). "Georgina Haig replaces Jessica Marais on Rafters revival". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 March 2020.