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Netflix’s Australian originals slate continues to be hot this year! Last revealed at the Next on Netflix event at the beginning of the year, we finally have a release date for the highly anticipated period drama my wonderful career. Here’s a full preview of everything you need to know about the upcoming series arriving on Netflix in August 2026.
As we previously covered when the show officially entered production last June and here’s everything we know in our early guidance, my wonderful career It is reported to be a “fresh, vibrant reimagining” of the classic Australian coming-of-age story.
The drama series is a major cornerstone of the Netflix Australia movie and TV slate for 2026, and we can finally confirm when you’ll be able to watch it!
Here are full details of what to expect, who’s starring, and when you can catch up my wonderful career On Netflix.
what is the plot of my wonderful career?
Set in the sweeping landscapes of 1900s Australia, the series promises a witty, romantic and slightly rebellious take on period drama.
Here is the official logline for the upcoming series:
“Sybilla is a shockingly modern young woman who has one intense ambition – to become a writer, while her family is determined to marry her off. With an irrepressible taste for entertainment, Sibilla breaks every convention of 1900 Australia as she searches for a story that will allow her to write her way to freedom. For her, the choice seems simple between adventure or marriage, until she falls in love. What Sibilla Will she marry, or will she risk it all for a creative life?”
who is in the cast of my wonderful career?
Netflix has assembled a stellar line-up of local and international talent to bring 1900s Australia to life.
Our fiercely independent heroine Sibylla is leading the cast philippa northeastthat you can identify with area (RIP) and news reader. she has joined Christopher Chung (slow horses, the Blitz), who will play her love interest Harry.
The rest of the confirmed cast includes:
- anna chancellor (my lady jane, offensive) as Mrs. Bossier
- Genevieve O’Reilly (internal management and, dry) as Helen
- kate mulvaney (Hunter, elvis) as Augusta
- jake dunn (what does it feel like for a girl, renegade nail song) as Frank
- Alexander England (black ice, alice heart’s lost flowers) as Julius
- Sherry-Lee Watson (thou shalt not steal, heartbreaking high) as Nell
- mia madden (paper doll, clearing) as Betty
- odessa young (tripod, motherhood sunday) in an unknown role.
Who is behind the series?
Who was the series developed and written by? Liz Doran (Baron, please like me), who serves as an executive producer with Jungle Entertainment chloe record (good cop/bad cop, population 11) And Alyssa McClelland (Amandaland, sex education).
On the director’s chair, Alyssa McClelland While, serves as setup director for episodes 1-3 anne renton (good doctor, good cop/bad cop) directs episodes 4–6 (and also serves as co-producer). Bharat Nalluri (the man who invented christmas) is also directly connected.
writing with doran Sarina Masukor (population 11) And Rachel Turk (Sunlight, Chief).
The production team is selected by the producer Paul Ranford (area, stateless), co-executive producer courtney wise (on ropes, dance Academy), and associate producer Shari Sebbens (top and bub).
Behind the scenes, a 1900s aesthetic is created by the production designer Felicity Abbott and director of photography Kieran FowlerWith editing by Amelia Ford. Music is also shaping up to be a standout feature; Gemma Burns Serves as music supervisor with musicians molly lewis And François Tettaz. Interestingly, the acclaimed Australian recording artist Thelma Plum And Kate Miller-Heidke Has also been officially attached to provide his singing talents to the series!
when is it my wonderful career Coming to Netflix?
Mark your calendars! my wonderful career Officially scheduled to be released globally on Netflix Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Are you excited to travel back in time to 1900 Australia? my wonderful career? Let us know in the comments below!
