Invisible Boys

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Invisible Boys
Genre Drama
Created by
  • Nicholas Verso
Based onInvisible Boys by Holden Sheppard
Starring
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Original release
Network Stan

Invisible Boys is an upcoming Australian drama for Stan [1] scheduled for release on 13 February 2025. It is created and directed by Nicholas Verso, adapted from the novel of the same name by Holden Sheppard. [2] The series follows the challenges of teens in the remote town of Geraldton in Western Australia following the 2017 same-sex marriage plebiscite, it focuses on finding friendships, solace and understanding on what makes them 'invisible'. [3]

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Plot

Set against the backdrop of Australia’s 2017 same-sex marriage plebiscite, Invisible Boys explores the challenges faced by a group of gay teens in the remote coastal town of Geraldton, Western Australia after one of them is outed on social media following an encounter with a married man. As they form a tight-knit friendship, the boys find solace and support in one another, exploring their desires and identities in a world that often renders them invisible. [4]

Cast

On 12 March 2024 the cast for the series was announced. [5]

Production

The book was optioned by Nicholas Verso in 2020. [6]

The series was announced as a commissioned series in 2023. [3]

On 15 March 2024, it was announced that the series had begun production in Western Australia with the 10 part series filming in Geraldton, Western Australia. [7] [8] Created for television, written, and directed by Nicholas Verso alongside an impressive writing team including Enoch Mailangi, Walkley Award-winning writer Allan Clarke, and Artistic Director of Griffin Theatre, Declan Greene. [4]

The series also filmed around Geraldton's Sunset Beach, Ocean Road Hotel, the foreshore and the Macedonian club where during filming local roads were closed to only local traffic. [9]

Release

On 23 January 2025, it was announced that all episodes would be released on Stan on 13 February 2025. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Invisible Boys | February 13 | Stan Originals". Stan. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  2. ↑ Thomas, Shibu (2023-09-01). "Holden Sheppard's Gay YA Novel Invisible Boys Is Being Made Into A TV Series". Star Observer. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  3. 1 2 Knox, David (2023-08-30). "Stan commissions 3 new local dramas | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  4. 1 2 Gannon, Eamon (2025-01-22). "GROUNDBREAKING LGBTQIA+ STAN ORIGINAL SERIES INVISIBLE BOYS TO PREMIERE FEBRUARY 13, ONLY ON STAN". Stan. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  5. ↑ Dalgarno, Paul (2024-03-12). "Invisible Boys, Stan: first look and cast announcements | ScreenHub Australia - Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data". www.screenhub.com.au. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  6. ↑ Mem: 7604712. "'Invisible Boys' optioned for film and TV | Books+Publishing" . Retrieved 2025-02-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ Knox, David (2024-03-15). "Invisible Boys filming in WA | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  8. ↑ "Stan series Invisible Boys films on Glendinning Road". Geraldton Guardian. 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  9. ↑ "Not so invisible! Stan hysteria hits town". Geraldton Guardian. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  10. ↑ Knox, David (23 January 2025). "Airdate: Invisible Boys". TV Tonight . Retrieved 23 January 2025.
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