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While Ludo Studio is known for its Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning animated series BlueThey’re now turning their attention to a live-action feature that promises to be just as poignant and relevant. Production on the film officially began in July 2025 in Queensland, and it was produced as part of Netflix’s “What Next?” Was highlighted as a major title in. It will be unveiled in February 2026, slated for release later this year. Here’s everything we know so far allen.
It has been described as a “heart-warming story of friendship and adventure”. allen It is set against the sun-drenched backdrop of a Queensland coastal town. The story explores the bond between two best friends who reunite after decades of separation.
The official logline provided by Netflix reads:
“Twenty years after Patty lost her best friend, Alan is back…”
Netflix executives described the film as an “unusual package” that deals with the transition from childhood to adulthood. manufacturer Daily Pearson (strange work, Material) shared his personal connection to the story when filming began:
“allen It’s really a story about love, family, and all those big and small moments of childhood that shape us as we grow up. To have the opportunity to create this story in this part of the world – in the city where I grew up, inspired by the friends and family I grew up with – is a dream. we are making allen To see families together.
Who is in the cast?
Images via actor’s agencies
leading artists TJ Power (eat Pray Love, sapphire), which plays the role of PT.
Our understanding is that the complete cast is as follows:
- benedict hardy (upgrade) as Rory
- Charlotte Nicdao (legendary quest) as Carly
- Chaydon J (elvis) as Roy
- kaipo heke (The Bluff) as Nahuel
- Caitlin Nemotko As Young Carly
- Edward O’Sullivan as young patty
Further casting details, particularly regarding the character of “Alan”, are being kept under wraps for the time being.
Who is behind the film?
allen there is one Ludo Studio Bringing together creative minds that produce, Blue Household name.
- created by: Daily Pearson
- Director: Daley Pearson and Jeffrey Walker (The Artful Dodger, apple cider vinegar)
- Author: Dally Pearson and Sophie Miller (thou shalt not steal)
- Executive Producer: Dally Pearson, Charlie Aspinwall, and Sophie Miller
- Manufacturer: Sam Moore (Ludo Studio) and Ross Allsop
- Co-Producer: Lauren Brown (Ludo Studio)
Production and Filming Locations
Principal photography for allen Starting in July 2025. was based on production Screen Queensland Studios Location shooting underway in Brisbane gold coast And Sunshine Coast.
The film is proudly supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy. At the beginning of production, Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek highlighted the importance of the project:
“Ludo Studios is a Queensland entrepreneurial success story. The Crisafulli Government, through Screen Queensland, is thrilled to support their first locally produced, live-action feature film… This Netflix production will share our state’s stories and showcase our beautiful Gold and Sunshine Coasts to the world.”
Producer Daley Pearson and co-director Jeffrey Walker
when will it happen allen be released?
Netflix has confirmed this 2026 issue for allen.
It joins the growing list of Australian content on the streamer, following in the footsteps of Boy Swallows Universe, areaAnd apple cider vinegarAs well as upcoming titles like donkey’s son and the final season of heartbreaking high.
will you check allen When will it be on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below.