''Heat'' is an upcoming action-thriller television series created by Jason Herbison and directed by Kate Kendall. It will air on Channel 5 in the UK and on Network 10 in Australia. The plot focuses on two families as they take a joint vacation amidst the bushfire season. ''Heat'' stars Darren McMullen,

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, and British actor Danny Dyer. It was filmed in Melbourne and rural Victoria in November and December 2022.

Plot

During the Australian bushfire season, two families take a vacation together where secrets and lies are revealed.

Cast

* Darren McMullen *

* Danny Dyer * Olympia Valance * Richie Morris * Matia Marks * Matteo Annetta * Hunter Hayden

Production

The series was commissioned along with '' Riptide'', following the success of '' Lie With Me'' (2021). Both series were commissioned for Channel 5, and made by Fremantle Australia in partnership with Australia's Network Ten. ''Heat'' was created by Jason Herbison and produced by Natalie Mandel. The scripts have been by written by Herbison, Margaret Wilson, and Anthony Ellis. Herbison stated: "I'm excited to partner with 10 and 5 once again for this tense family thriller, and ecstatic to have such an accomplished cast on board to bring it to life, along with Kate Kendall directing and Natalie Mandel driving the production." Commissioning editor at Channel 5 and Paramount+, Greg Barnett described the series as "a suspenseful and nail-biting thriller". The cast is headed up by Darren McMullen,

, and British actor Danny Dyer. ''Heat'' marks Dyer's first project since his departure from soap opera ''

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''. Of being part of the drama, Dyer stated: "Can't wait to get amongst this beautiful piece of work in Australia. I've always been intrigued about working there. It's my first gig since my long stint at ''EastEnders''. Really powerful dark script and a strong Australian cast and crew. Let's have it!!!" Other actors include Olympia Valance, Richie Morris, Matia Marks, Matteo Annetta, and Hunter Hayden. ''Heat'' is directed by Kate Kendall. Production on the four-part series began in mid-November 2022, and concluded in early December. It was filmed on-location in Melbourne and rural Victoria. The production received funding from

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. ''Heat'' is expected to air in 2023.

References

{{reflist 2023 British television series debuts 2020s British drama television series 2023 Australian television series debuts 2020s Australian drama television series Television shows set in Melbourne Network 10 original programming English-language television shows Television episodes written by Jason Herbison Television series by Fremantle (company)