The upcoming Stan Original SeriesSunny Nightshas kicked off production in Sydney and it promises to be a darkly comedic drama series with an all-star cast.

The series is executive produced and directed by Trent O’Donnell, whose previous work includes the Stan Original SeriesPopulation 11 ,No Activityand Hacks .The series is billed by Stan as "a story of how a little bit of sun, a change of scenery, and a touch of violent crime can help a person find their true self."

Sunny Nightsstars Will Forte, who is known for his roles inThe Last Man on EarthandBodkin,and D’Arcy Carden who audiences fell in love with thanks to her roles inThe Good Place,Barry,andA League of Their Own.

Forte and Carden, who also act as executive producers on the series, play siblings Martin and Vicki Marvin who venture to Sydney determined to start their spray tan business, but when they get caught up in the city's criminal underworld, they must figure out how to stay alive, out of prison, and in the black.

Sunny Nightsfeatures an impressive ensemble cast which includes Rachel House(Hunt for the Wilderpeople,Heartbreak High),Jessica De Gouw(Stan Original SeriesC*A*U*G*H*T, The Drover’s Wife),Megan Wilding(Gold Diggers, Mystery Road: Origin),Ra Chapman(White Fever, Wentworth),Miritana Hughes(Wakefield, Preacher),George Mason(Stan Original SeriesExposureandBlack SnowSeason 2, The Power of the Dog),Matuse(Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Fall Guy)and former professional rugby league footballer Willie Mason in his debut role.

Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie saidSunny Nightshas been "superbly cast" with Forte and Carden in the lead roles.

"Their comedic expertise alongside a cast of Aussie talent promises to deliver a dangerously hilarious series that will resonate both locally and abroad," Scobie said.

Screen Australia COO Grainne Brunsdon said audiences are sure to fall in love with this unique tale.

"Sunny Nightsis a unique and clever concept with worldwide appeal thanks to this highly skilled creative team and strong local and international cast, "Brunsdon said. "With a combination of high stakes drama and many very funny scenes, I’m confident this tale of sibling misadventure will make for compelling viewing.”

The Stan Original SeriesSunny Nightsis created by the writing team Nick Keetch and Ty Freer, produced by Jungle Entertainment and Echo Lake Entertainment, with major production investment from Stan and Screen Australia, and financed with support from Screen NSW through the Made in NSW Fund, and exclusive worldwide distribution partner Cineflix Rights.

Stan executive producers are Cailah Scobie and Amanda Duthie. Cineflix Rights executive producers are James Durie and Tom Misselbrook.

The Stan Original Series Sunny Nights is currently in production.

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