Toni Collette Moves to Australia for Apple TV Dramedy
The Emmy winner takes the lead in Lenni, an adaptation of the Norwegian hit Pernille, now filming in the Southern Hemisphere.
By Yara Nasser ·
Toni Collette is in Australia to begin work on Lenni, a new series for Apple TV+. The production marks a transatlantic shift for the star, who will portray the title role in the dramedy. Filming has commenced in the country, placing the crew at the opposite end of the globe from the original material's home in Norway.
The series adapts the critically acclaimed Norwegian show Pernille. Collette plays a child welfare worker and a divorced mother of two. The character description notes that she fights for other families while her own home life remains in a state of hilarious chaos. The season centers on a new case that causes her professional and personal worlds to collide.
Sarah Scheller is adapting the source material. She is known for her work on Strife and The Letdown. Dearbhla Walsh, who directed Margo's Got Money Troubles and Bad Sisters, is directing the episodes. The production team includes Made Up Stories and Keshet International.
The cast features Ciarán Hinds, Dan Wyllie, and Josh McKenzie. Celeste Barber, Genevieve Hegney, Arka Das, and Wayne Blair also appear in the series. Collette recently starred in Mae Martin's Wayward on Netflix. Her other recent television credits include The Power on Prime Video and The Staircase on HBO Max.
Executive producers include Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, and Katie Amos from Made Up Stories. Avi Nir and Keren Shahar represent Keshet International. Henriette Steenstrup, the creator of Pernille, along with Bård Fjulsrud and Tanya Badendyck, serve as additional executive producers. Collette is also attached as an executive producer.
The actress is represented by CAA, United Management, Finley Management, and Jackoway Austen. The series will air on Apple TV+, expanding the streamer's lineup of international adaptations.
