Leon Ford and Celia Pacquola to shine in a feel-good story of love, loyalty and licking for ABC.
Filming started in Melbourne Dog parkA new six-part ABC-Comedy series with Leon Ford (The last birthday” Elvis) and the award -winning Celia Pacquola (Rosehaven, love me, thank goodness, you are here).
Produced by Matchbox photos, Dog park was co -created by Leon Ford and Amanda Higgs (Bad behavior, Mustangs FC). The series is directed by Matthew Saville (Please, like me, upright) and Nina Buxton (Heartbreak High, Summer Love), and is written by Leon Ford, Penelope Chai (Troppo, set up the volume), Nick Coyle (Bump) and Chloe Wong (Raise the volume).
In the grip of a mid-life crisis, Roland (Leon Ford) meets the eternal optimist Samantha (Celia Pacquola) and her non-over-aging, lifelife-loving group of dog parkers. While Roland continues to return to the park reluctantly, he realizes that he really needs a community to belong.
At a time when it is most necessary, Dog park Is a feel-good story of love, loyalty and licking and doing well to do it.
ABC head of scripted, Rachel Okin says: “We can’t wait to share this incredibly funny and hairy show with ABC public. This very talented team has steeped in their story with heart and humor, and we are pleased to bring you a show that you can view with the whole family, including your pet!”
Executive producer for Matchbox Pictures and co-maker Amanda Higgs says: “We can no longer be excited to participate in the ABC to bring some much needed joy to the world at the moment, through the transforming power of dogs and the love for their human guidance.
Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said: “Even cat people will worship Dog park. As one of our cherished places of community and connection, the local dog park is the perfect background for this latest funny SAD series by Leon Ford and accomplished producer Amanda Higgs. With its universal theme of connectedness through the related world of dog park communities, this joyful series of hearts will capture around the world – both people and dogs! “
Caroline Pitcher, CEO of Vicscreen, said: “We are Paws-It is pleased to support Leon Ford and Amanda Higgs and the Matchbox Pictures team to make this joyful new series in Victoria. We can’t wait to see all the pleasure and games in Rendezvous in Rendezvous ‘and their four-legged friends’ Rendezvous’ Dog park. “
Dog park Premiere on ABC TV and ABC IView in 2026.
Production credits: commissioned by the ABC. DOG Park is produced by Matchbox Pictures, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, for the ABC. Important production investments from the ABC and Screen Australia. Financed in collaboration with Vicscreen. International sales by NBCUIVERSAL GLOBAL TV DISTRIBUTION. Co-Creators Amanda Higgs and Leon Ford. Matchbox Pictures Executive Producers: Amanda Higgs and Debbie Lee, Co-Executive Producer: Leon Ford. ABC exporting producers: Rebecca Anderson and Rachel Okin. Associate producer: Sarah Pratt.
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