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Netflix release later in 2026 breakersAn 8-episode surfing drama headlined by Antony Starr (The Boys, the Banshees, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant). The series made history as the largest production in the history of Western Australia. Here’s everything we know so far breakers.
After completing his iconic role as the super-villain Homelander in Prime Video boysAntony Starr will next return to our screens breakersAn upcoming series that has been cited as both a psychological drama and thriller. It follows two backpackers from the United States who travel to Australia and join an ideal surfing community led by Brando (Starr) – a charismatic, yet mysterious man.
Consisting of 8 episodes, breakers Made history as the largest ever produced in Western Australia. The area becomes home to surfing dramas thanks to its picturesque coastlines and generous waves. Actually, a WA-filmed movie surfer (2024), starring Nicolas Cage, was also filmed in the area.
According to a post by Innercircle Entertainmentproduction of breakers It has had a substantial commercial impact, injecting $19 million into the WA economy, employing over 100 local cast and crew. Its construction coincides with the launch of Perth Film Studios, a new state-of-the-art complex that hopes to bring WA productions to the forefront of global entertainment.
breakers There is a fantastic creative team behind it. It is created by Pete Jackson (not to be confused with New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson), who serves as showrunner. The series is co-directed by Mary Nighy (Don’t say anything, industry) and Ng Choon Ping (What does it feel like for a girl, fame). Additionally, its executive producer is Gavin O’Grady (Somewhere boy, up like this), Petra Fried (Baby Reindeer, The End of the F***ing World), Wim de Greef (Baby Reindeer, The End of the F***ing World). It is a production between BBC Studios’ Clerkenwell Films and BBC Studios Productions Australia.
However, the cast and crew are keeping quiet about the series as of now Antony Starr has teased That it’s “going to be a blast.”
What is breakers about?
With both psychological and thrilling elements, breakers It takes place at an intimate surfing club where two newcomers discover that it is more than just a friendly retreat – it creates the feeling of a cult with disturbing rituals. The full logline is below:
“Two American friends backpacking in Australia find what appears to be paradise in a remote surf commune. Welcomed into a tight-knit club, they enjoy the waves, freedom and camaraderie – until they sense something deep beneath the sun-drenched surface. As one member mysteriously disappears and the group’s customs become increasingly unstable, the friends realize they have become trapped in a dangerous cult. Between loyalty and fear. Trapped, they must uncover the truth and fight to escape before they too are swept under.”
Who has been cast in breakers?
breakers The title is played by Antony Starr, who plays Brando, the leader of a seemingly friendly surfing club. The series marks the first time that the star has worked on a Netflix original series. The star has been an avid surfer since childhood – this role is the culmination of a lifelong hobby,
Netflix hasn’t officially No other casting has been confirmed, but we already know of several other stars involved, many of them from Australia and known for Australian dramas; three of them are all experienced heartbreaking high.
breakers List of Artists:
- antony starr (The Boys, Banshee) As Brando
- annabel wolfe (Seven Snipers, Black Snow) As harpist
- oliver addis (Gnomes, death of bunny munro) As flynn
- D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai (reservation dog) As elliot
- Asher Yasbinsek (heartbreaking high) As Maggi
- Sherry-Lee Watson (heartbreaking high) As astrid
- brodie townsend (heartbreaking high) As Kurt
- david howell (One Night, NCIS: Sydney) As iggy
- Tyro Muhafidin (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) As denno
- tom dawson (NCIS: Sydney) As leader
- lou miller (as nancy) Amara
- Eliza Learmonth (fish head) As clementine
The main trio of the show are Starr, Addis and Wolfe.
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breakers Shooting began in January 2026 and was completed on June 5, 2026.
For filming, the team exclusively used Perth’s towns and beaches, filming most of its scenes around the picturesque. Margaret River, Busselton, and Greenbush. It also used areas in central Perth as well as the Lancelin Sand Dunes and Poet of Gingin. Emma Fletcher serves as production designer and Lien Si Leong serves as costume designer.
When will Breakers release on Netflix?
Netflix has not set a release date for this breakersBut the series is expected to start in late 2026.
breakers It’s part of a larger series of Australian and New Zealand dramas coming to Netflix in 2026 heartbreaking high season 3, allenAnd my wonderful career. Other projects produced in the countries include war machine, top, And east of eden.
