ABC iVIEW

Premieres 2 February 2025

ABC iVIEW Premieres 2 February 2025

THE NEWSREADER SERIES 3

BY MICHAEL LUCAS

iview.abc.net.au

Cameron Steens - ActoR

In the 1980s, an embattled anchorwoman and an ambitious reporter confront studio politics and their own desires as they navigate the cut-throat world of Australia's news media.

Episode 1 - Bert Newton Double

Filmed in January 2024, body double for Bert Newton. CGI was used for the face while I replicated his physical mannerisms from the 1989 Logie Awards. The published episode was, as intended, a mixture of the shoot and archival footage. An interesting experience, outside of my predominately theatre-based practice. Very different worlds!

Episode 4 - Camera Operator

Filmed in March 2024. I was asked to return for a second role (as my face wasn’t used the first time!). A more familiar scenario and an enjoyable experience.

The Team

Creator - Michael Lucas

Director - Emma Freeman

Full list available on www.imdb.com

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