Article: TV.com, Wednesday 5th November, 2008
Spy in Our Midst
David Knox
A new Channel TEN telemovie stars William McInnes as a man of mystery.
It's been a while since we've seen any locally-produced telemovies. This year just Emerald Falls (TEN), Scorched (Nine), Valentine's Day (ABC) and Make or Break (UK TV) hit our screens.
TEN has one more for us before the year is out, The Informant, starring William McInnes.
Written by Greg Haddrick (Underbelly, The Society Murders, My Husband My Killer), the mystery drama is inspired by true events.
It features McInnes as "Richard Button", a civilian who provides information for the Australian Serious Crimes Agency. Button seeks out leads on murder, fraud, terrorism, money-laundering, illegal gambling, arms dealing and more. Quite a job description.
He doubles in a "normal" suburban life as a family man and a struggling importer of outdoor furniture. That's slightly more covert than Maxwell Smart's "greeting card salesman" cover!
But the government agency suspects he is hiding a past, especially with the Russian tones in his accent.
Also featuring in the telemovie are Colin Friels, Stephen Curry, Anita Hegh, Leeanna Walsman and Matt Day. Directing is Peter Andrikidis (East West 101, The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant, Jessica, BlackJack).
The FOX Network has also picked up the rights for an American adaptation.
Given the interest, it's somewhat surprising TEN has slated the telemovie for a Friday night.
Still, McInnes is always worth watching. You can check it out at 8:30pm, November 14.
David Knox
A new Channel TEN telemovie stars William McInnes as a man of mystery.
It's been a while since we've seen any locally-produced telemovies. This year just Emerald Falls (TEN), Scorched (Nine), Valentine's Day (ABC) and Make or Break (UK TV) hit our screens.
TEN has one more for us before the year is out, The Informant, starring William McInnes.
Written by Greg Haddrick (Underbelly, The Society Murders, My Husband My Killer), the mystery drama is inspired by true events.
It features McInnes as "Richard Button", a civilian who provides information for the Australian Serious Crimes Agency. Button seeks out leads on murder, fraud, terrorism, money-laundering, illegal gambling, arms dealing and more. Quite a job description.
He doubles in a "normal" suburban life as a family man and a struggling importer of outdoor furniture. That's slightly more covert than Maxwell Smart's "greeting card salesman" cover!
But the government agency suspects he is hiding a past, especially with the Russian tones in his accent.
Also featuring in the telemovie are Colin Friels, Stephen Curry, Anita Hegh, Leeanna Walsman and Matt Day. Directing is Peter Andrikidis (East West 101, The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant, Jessica, BlackJack).
The FOX Network has also picked up the rights for an American adaptation.
Given the interest, it's somewhat surprising TEN has slated the telemovie for a Friday night.
Still, McInnes is always worth watching. You can check it out at 8:30pm, November 14.
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