Nine turns to Chopper and actor Aaron Jeffery for next ‘Underbelly’ installment

May 28, 2017 2:48

Having enjoyed a series of successes with its Underbelly crime dramas, Nine is now turning its attention to the life of Mark “Chopper” Read announcing award-winning actor Aaron Jeffery will play the notorious criminal.

Nine announced the stars of the production with popular star of The Castle, Michael Caton to play the role of Chopper’s father, Keith.

Kiwi Jeffrey has already held a number of acclaimed roles in dramas such as Wenthworth and McLeod’s Daughters.

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Simon Canning

Simon Canning was Mumbrella's marketing and advertising editor from 2015-2017. In a career spanning journalism and communications over more than 30 years Simon has become one of Australia’s most respected analysts and commentators on the advertising, marketing and media industries. A regular commentator on radio and TV, Simon has also worked in media in the US and UK .

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2 COMMENTS

Gezza 29 May 17

“This is Chopper as you’ve never seen him before” – That’s for sure, he doesn’t look anything like him !

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Richard Norton 29 May 17

Certainly will be different. When the real story is with his widow.

Another version of events by the media.

A tough act to follow… Mark Read was such a unique guy.

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Nine turns to Chopper and actor Aaron Jeffery for next ‘Underbelly’ installment

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