The upcoming ski drama Queenstown is officially moving forward in New Zealand, and Netflix has just revealed five new additions to the roster. Anna Baryshnikov and BeBe Orleans are among the fresh faces stepping into the eight-episode production.
As the company continues filming its first locally commissioned project in the region, the newly announced actors complete a massive ensemble cast. The show aims to blend high society drama with the tense atmosphere of a luxury resort.
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The streamer locks in five actors to complete the ensemble
Anna Baryshnikov and BeBe Orleans are joining the cast alongside Alex FitzAlan, Jamie Ward, and Tatum Warren-Ngata. These five actors finalize the core lineup for the upcoming drama.
They step in next to previously confirmed cast members like Rufus Sewell, Frances O’Connor, and Alycia Debnam-Carey. Te Kohe Tuhaka also stars in the project. The combination of rising talent and established actors gives the show a solid foundation as cameras begin to roll.
Filming is currently underway for the new luxury ski drama
The eight-episode series comes from writer and executive producer Chloe Stearns, with Silent Firework and Runaway Unicorn producing. It holds a unique spot on the calendar as the very first locally commissioned scripted project from the streaming network to be set and filmed entirely in New Zealand.
The storyline centers on a deeply privileged family clashing with the local resort workers who serve them. As loyalty and desire get pushed to the limit, the characters fight for power against the backdrop of a high-end winter destination. The environment itself promises to play a huge role in the visual storytelling as the narrative unfolds.
Viewers looking for intense class conflict mixed with scenic locations should keep an eye on this release. With the final cast locked in and production active on the ground, more details on a premiere window are likely to surface soon.
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