Screenwriter and producer David Hannam has a slate of original projects in development in Australia and the UK. He is a writer and executive producer on Acorn’s first Australian original drama Darby and Joan, starring Bryan Brown and Greta Scacchi, which was released in August 2022 to critical acclaim. He is currently developing season two, after consulting and writing for Paramount+ music industry thriller Paper Dolls.
Act One: Self-important young TV reporter has to be badgered into submitting a concept for an ABC youth drama. Because, well, he’s a self-important young TV reporter (and a bit dumb). Legendary Head of Drama Sue Masters sees something in his idea. She asks to meet for coffee.
