Tony Ayres Productions developing series ‘Toxic’ based on Erin Patterson mushroom poisoning case
Tony Ayres Productions is working on a series based on the Erin Patterson case for the ABC.
The announcement:
Tony Ayres Productions today announced that it is developing the series Toxic, based on the extraordinary true story of Erin Patterson, accused of murdering her guests with poisonous mushrooms, for the ABC.
Toxic is created by Elise McCredie (Jack Irish, The Clearing, Stateless) and Tony Ayres (The Survivors, Clickbait, Stateless). The creative team is working closely with respected ABC journalist and podcaster Rachael Brown.
In one of the most intriguing and high-profile murder investigations in recent Australian history, Erin Patterson was charged with multiple counts of murder after three of her guests died and a fourth spent months in hospital following a lunch where she served them Beef Wellington that contained the toxic ‘Death Cap’ mushroom. The jury is currently considering their verdict following Erin Patterson’s murder trial.
Erin has pleaded not guilty and has always maintained that this earth-shattering incident was a horrible, tragic accident.
Told in multiple timelines and from multiple perspectives, Toxic is a layered and intricate series that explores the events and characters of this true-life story without judgement. It is a riveting thriller about marriage, faith and motherhood.
Tony Ayres, managing director & executive producer, Tony Ayres Productions says: “True stories ask storytellers to probe the complexities of human behaviour. What really lies beneath the headlines? It’s both a challenge and a responsibility to go beyond the surface – to reveal, not just sensationalise.”
Elise McCredie, showrunner commented: “I am delighted to be working with long-time collaborator Tony Ayres on this tangled, heart-breaking story. Sitting in on the trial, watching evidence unfurl, change direction, and reposition itself has been an exercise in the subjectivity of ‘truth’ and a blueprint for a dramatic retelling that explores multiple perspectives in an honest and compelling way.”
Rachel Okine, head of scripted, ABC commented: “We’re excited to be partnering once again with our long-time collaborators, Tony Ayres Productions, on this powerful new project. This investigation has already captivated audiences across Australia and we’re eager to dive deeper into the complexities behind the headlines to bring this story to life with the team.”
Toxic will be produced by the award-winning team at Tony Ayres Productions (The Survivors, Fires, Clickbait, Stateless), which is backed by Matchbox Pictures and Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Source: TM Publicity
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