Some big Australian names have joined the cast of Disney+ show “The Artful Dodger” as production on the third and final season kicks off in Sydney.
Confirmed to be joining the cast are AACTA Award winner Ewen Leslie (“Top of the Lake: China Girl”) in the role of Dr Silas Wickenby, Logie Award winner Stephen Curry (“Hounds of Love”) as Seth Pecksniff, and Broden Kelly (“Aunty Donna,” “Colin from Accounts”) as Sikes.
They join a returning cast that includes Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis, Maia Mitchell, Tim Minchin and Susie Porter.
Pamela Rabe (“Wentworth”) and Justin Rosniak (“Mr Inbetween,” “Colin from Accounts”) join the series in guest roles.
“We’re thrilled to be back filming ‘The Artful Dodger’ in Sydney with our incredible cast and crew,” Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, said.
“There’s such excitement from fans around the world to see what happens next with Dodger-Fox. We can’t wait to share this third and final season with our Disney+ and Hulu audiences.”
Executive producers, Jo Porter and Rachel Gardner, added: “As the cameras roll on a new series of high-stakes adventure with its signature sense of fun we are proud to assemble an extra-ordinary line-up of brilliant performers alongside our exceptional creative team, that will bring this third season of ‘The Artful Dodger’ to life.”
A premiere date for Season Three is yet to be announced.
Seasons 1 and 2 of “The Artful Dodger” are now streaming on Disney+ globally and on Hulu in the U.S.