Elisabeth Moss is joined by Gwendoline Christie in Jane Campion’s award winning Top Of The Lake
The critically acclaimed mini-series is produced by See-Saw Films for BBC Two in association with BBC First in Australia, BBC UKTV in New Zealand, SundanceTV and Hulu in the United States, ARTE in France and BBC Worldwide.
Published: 21 March 2016
Jane Campion has been a major creative influence throughout my life and I could not feel more privileged to be working on the next installment of her unique and enthralling drama
Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men) is reprising her Golden Globe® winning role in BBC Two and See-Saw Films’ second series of the Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominated Top Of The Lake, and will be joined by Gwendoline Christie (Game Of Thrones, Star Wars: The Force Awakens).
Elisabeth Moss said: "I'm so excited to be back in Australia working with Jane on exploring this wonderful character. I can't wait for audiences to see where we take Robin's journey!”
Gwendoline Christie, who will have a major role in the mini-series, added: “I am so delighted to be working on Top Of The Lake 2. Jane Campion has been a major creative influence throughout my life and I could not feel more privileged to be working on the next installment of her unique and enthralling drama, alongside the brilliant Elisabeth Moss.”
Also joining the cast for series two are David Dencik (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Alice Englert (Beautiful Creatures, Jonathan Strange And Mr Norrell) and Ewen Leslie (The Daughter).
The critically acclaimed mini-series will once again be directed by Oscar® winner Jane Campion (Bright Star, The Piano), along with new co-director Ariel Kleiman (Partisan). Campion and Gerard Lee also return as co-writers of the second series. Top Of The Lake is being produced by Philippa Campbell (Rain, Top of the Lake series 1) and Libby Sharpe (Jewboy). Executive producers are Campion with See-Saw’s Emile Sherman, Iain Canning (The King’s Speech, Shame) and Jamie Laurenson, alongside Lucy Richer for BBC Two.
Top Of The Lake Series 2: China Girl is a crime mystery story that begins four years on from the explosive ending of series 1. When the unidentified body of an Asian girl washes up on to Sydney’s Bondi Beach the case seems hopeless - until detective Robin Griffin discovers that China Girl didn’t die alone.
Producers Philippa Campbell and Libby Sharpe said: "Jane and Gerard are great modern storytelling-adventurers. The daring way they crack open vivid layers of humanity to explore the mysteries at the heart of a new wilderness in Season 2 has attracted an extraordinary team on and off screen. It’s an honour to produce this unique and groundbreaking show."
Jamie Laurenson and Hakan Kousetta from See-Saw Films said: “Jane’s vision and passion for this story is compelling, daring and honest. We believe Season 2 will continue to thrill and enthrall audiences worldwide."
Lucy Richer, BBC Executive Producer said: “Jane Campion is one of the world's finest directors and we are incredibly proud to bring her unique voice and vision to BBC Two for the stand-alone second series of Top Of The Lake. The astounding cast she has brought together will star in a dark and beguiling story that takes Detective Robin Griffin deep into the underworld of Sydney, and to the limits of her own heart.”
Top of the Lake is a 6 x 60’ mini-series commissioned by BBC Two and will premiere in the UK in 2017. Filming commenced 21st March on location in Sydney, Australia.
Notes for Editors
The first series of Top of the Lake won the 2013 Emmy® for Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie, as well as the 2014 Golden Globe® for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for Moss. Top Of The Lake also received recognition at the 2014 BAFTAs, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Critics Choice Television Awards, PGA Awards, among many others.
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