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D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai Joins Netflix's 'Breakers' After 'Reservation Dogs'

D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai has been cast in a major role for the upcoming Netflix series 'Breakers.' He will play Elliott, a shy teen on a surf trip to Australia. The show, starring and executive produced by Antony Starr, follows two backpackers drawn into a mysterious surf commune. Filming is currently taking place in Western Australia.

Key Points: D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai Cast in Netflix's Australian Series 'Breakers'

  • Woon-A-Tai joins Netflix's Australian series
  • Antony Starr stars and executive produces
  • Show follows friends drawn into a surf community
  • Production is underway in Western Australia
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'Reservation Dogs' star D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai bags key role in Netflix's 'Breakers'

'Reservation Dogs' star D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai lands a key role in the Netflix series 'Breakers,' joining Antony Starr in the Australian surf drama.

"a working-class, shy teen from Rhode Island who comes to an Australian commune for a surf trip - Variety"

Los Angeles, February 17

'Reservation Dogs' star D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai has been roped in for a key role in Netflix's Australian-based series 'Breakers', which also features Antony Starr, Oliver Edis, and Annabel Wolfe.

As previously announced, Starr ("The Boys," "Banshee") is also executive producer of the project and will play Brando on the show. In "Breakers," Woon-A-Tai will play Elliott, described as a working-class, shy teen from Rhode Island to comes to an Australian commune for a surf trip before "adult life." Edis will play Flynn and Wolfe plays Harper, as per Variety.

Joining the show's supporting cast are Asher Yasbincek ("Heartbreak High") as Maggie, David Howell ("Run") as Iggy, Tyroe Muhafidin ("The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power") as Danno, Tom Dawson ("Tenzing") as Don, Sherry-Lee Watson ("Heartbreak High") as Astrid, Lu Miller ("Nansie") as Amara, Eliza Learmonth ("Baby Shower") as Clementine and Brodie Townsend ("Heartbreak High") as Kurt.

Production on "Breakers" is currently underway in Western Australia. The logline of the show read, "Two best friends go backpacking in Australia and are soon drawn into a seemingly perfect community of surfers led by a charismatic but mysterious figure."

Mary Nighy ( Say Nothing; Industry ) and Ng Choon Ping ( What It Feels Like for a Girl; Femme ) serve as directors, with Nick Pitt ( Black Mirror - Hang the DJ ) producing.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Antony Starr as a charismatic but mysterious leader? After Homelander, I'm both excited and terrified 😅. The cast looks solid. Hope Netflix gives it proper promotion in India too.
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Aditya G
Sounds like a fun surf-and-community drama. The logline gives me slight 'The Beach' vibes, which is not a bad thing. Good to see more diverse stories being told on global platforms.
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Sarah B
As an Indian viewer, I appreciate seeing Indigenous representation from other parts of the world (like Woon-A-Tai) getting prominent roles. It's a step in the right direction for global storytelling.
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Karthik V
The supporting cast has a lot of Aussie talent from Heartbreak High! That show was quite popular here. Hope this series has that same relatable, youthful energy. Fingers crossed 🤞.
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Michael C
Respectfully, I hope the 'mysterious commune' trope is handled with nuance. Sometimes these stories can veer into cliché or unintentionally mock spiritual/alternative communities, which feels insensitive. The talent involved is promising though.

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