Underbelly actor to star as Cliff Young in telemovie
Actor Kevin Harrington, who starred in Underbelly, The Dish and Seachange, has won the title role of ABC’s new telemovie Cliffy.
The telemovie traces the story of the 61 year-old potato farmer Cliff Young who became a household name in 1983 when he won an ultra-marathon from Sydney to Melbourne, is produced by Clock End Films for ABC1.
Producer Nigel Odell said: “The creative team, including director Dean Murphy, writer Robert B. Taylor and I, have learnt a lot about Cliff Young through research and discussion with his brother Sid, and other family and friends, and we realised Kevin would be perfect for the role as soon as we met him.”
Carole Sklan ABC TV’s head of fiction said: “The response to the news we were making the telemovie has been overwhelming. We are absolutely thrilled with the groundswell of goodwill and support the project is receiving. It’s really struck a chord with so many people who share our affection and admiration for Cliffy.”
Veteran actor Roy Billing of Jack Irish, Underbelly and Rake will play Young’s trainer and masseur, Wally.
Financial support comes from Film Victoria and ABC Commercial. Filming begins on Monday 16 April in regional Victoria.
