Bowen’s claim to fame is back on the big screen, with Baz Lurhermann’s Australia being reimagined into a new six-part miniseries, called Faraway Downs.
The 2008 movie was filmed in Bowen, and pushed our small regional town into global stardom, with many local icons and personalities playing keys roles in the blockbuster film.
The Faraway Downs series features 2.1 metres of film that the original movie’s director, Baz Lurhmann, had kept in his possession and has not been seen until now.
Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business, Leanne Abernethy, said it was very exciting that Bowen was being featured again as part of this new series.
“It is currently being screened in the US which is fantastic news for Bowen,” she said.
“We are hoping this may spark some interest from Americans who will see the beauty of Bowen via this new series.
“The original movie was partially filmed here in Bowen in 2008 with the cast and crew spending several months in town.
“A lot of locals still recall talking to Hugh Jackman in the street and that Nicole Kidman celebrated her 40th birthday while in town.
“A lot of visitors to the Bowen Visitor Information Centre still ask us about the movie and what it was like in Bowen while it was being filmed.
“At Bowen’s Front Beach, there are story boards with information about the movie.”
Faraway Downs is available for streaming on Hulu, Star+ and Disney from now.
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman in ‘Australia’ reimagination. Photo supplied
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