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The Reinvention of Izzy James

Episode 1
Sunday, December 03, 2023 (Paramount+)
Writer: Ainslie Clouston
Director: Tenika Smith

Fallen pop star Izzy James gets a second chance at her dream when she is plucked out of obscurity and thrust back into the limelight through Millennium International Music's hottest new all-girl group, Harlow.

Starring: Emalia as Izzy James, Courtney Clarke as Jade Hart, Miah Madden as Charlotte 'Charlie' Levett, Courtney Monsma as Lillian Milton, Naomi Sequeira as Annabel Tonkin

With: Ditch Davey as Roger Levett, Emma Booth as Margot Murray, Ari McCarthy as Mick, Mirko Grillini as Pete, Jalen Sutcliffe as Big Ben, Yannick Lawry as Marco, Karina Banno as Rochelle, Philippa Northeast as Ally, Lyndon Watts as Rory (Choreographer), Aaron Scully as Stage Manager, Will Tran as Guitarist, Govinda Roser as Trevor, Joshua Shediak as Lyle, Elizabeth Cullen as Tori Dawns, Santiago Beretta as Executive #1, Gregory Semu as Executive #2, Scott Lee as Rob (Reality Camera Operator), Gantanter Singh Gill as Marty (Reality Sound Recordist), Fay Du Chateau as Jenny (Costume Sytlist), Jessica Wren as Sally (Makeup Stylist), Sonja Petrov as Constestant #1, Jordyn Taylor as Contestant #2, Anoushka Nesbitt as Contestant #3, Lauren Ivory as Contestant #4, Kelly Callaghan as Contestant #5, Shristi Gautam as Contestant #6, Sharleen Cornish as Contestant #7, Paolo Brancondi as Piano Player, Lofty Fulton as Voice Over - Pop Rush Narrator

Phoenix Rising

Episode 2
Sunday, December 03, 2023
Writer: Ainslie Clouston
Director: Tenika Smith

Nepotism-baby Charlie Levett crumbles under the pressure of the Monster film clip, coming dangerously close to revisiting old, unhealthy habits.

With: Thomas Cocquerel as Teddy Pearce, Ditch Davey as Roger Levett, Emma Booth as Margot Murray, Philippa Northeast as Ally, Lyndon Watts as Rory (Choreographer), Santiago Beretta as Executive #1, Gregory Semu as Executive #2, Scott Lee as Rob (Reality Camera Operator), Gantanter Singh Gill as Marty (Reality Sound Recordist), Fay Du Chateau as Jenny (Costume Stylist), Ben Wood as Gordie [vo], Elouise Eftos as Bridie [vo]

Be a Maneater

Episode 3
Sunday, December 03, 2023
Writer: David Hannam
Director: Nina Buxton

Jade must decide whether pop stardom is worth a heart-breaking deal with Margot in order to protect her public image.

With: Thomas Cocquerel as Teddy Pearce, Ditch Davey as Roger Levett, Emma Booth as Margot Murray, Ben Turland as Eli, Ben Wood as Gordie, Elouise Eftos as Bridie, Philippa Northeast as Ally, Lyndon Watts as Rory (Choreographer), Luke Jarvis as Stevie (Makup Artist), Scott Lee as Rob (Reality Camera Operator), Gantanter Singh Gill as Marty (Reality Sound Recordist), Fay Du Chateau as Jenny (Costume Stylist), Gemma Bird Matheson as Naomi, Ben Corlett as Aaron 'Burnsy' Burns, Max Mayer-Rayment as Troy (Bartender), Kate Grady as Radio Station Fan, Mads Rafferty as Radio Station Fan, Nicole Tabuena as Radio Station Fan, Rebecca Kuper as TV Reporter, Mark Buck as Paparazzi, Kate Box as Helena

Technicolour Altar

Episode 4
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Story: Marieke Hardy
Director: Nina Buxton

Fuelled by Harlow's rapid rise to national success, Annabel's unpredictable behaviour at a renowned music festival puts their biggest performance to date at risk.

With: Emma Booth as Margot Murray, Ditch Davey as Roger Levett, Thomas Cocquerel as Teddy Pearce, Ben Turland as Eli, Carlos Sanson Jr. as Callum, James Biasetto as Roly, Max Mayer-Rayment as Troy (Bartender), Scott Lee as Rob (Reality Camera Operator), Gantanter Singh Gill as Marty (Reality Sound Recordist), Fay Du Chateau as Jenny (Costume Stylist), Luke Jarvis as Stevie (Makeup Artist), Cassandra Patman as Annoying Fan, Jordan Rainford as Brad, Michael Cameron as Davo, Benjamin O'Connell as Mark, Rachel Seeto as Punk Girl, Mitchell Tharle as Heckler, Pedram Biazar as Heckler, aaa Nicholas Burton as Terrance

Face Off

Episode 5
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Writers: Ainslie Clouston and Jenna Purcell
Director: Nina Buxton

When one member of Harlow is given the opportunity to perform a duet alongside Eli on live TV, the normally compliant Lillian is eager to land the prized spot but how far will she go to get what she wants?©tzuk

With: Emma Booth as Margot Murray, Ditch Davey as Roger Levett, Thomas Cocquerel as Teddy Pearce, Ben Turland as Eli, Carlos Sanson Jr. as Callum, Krew Boyland as Camille, Hartley Baud as Camille's Child, Olympia Baud as Camille's Child, Karina Banno as Rochelle, Lyndon Watts as Rory (Choreographer), Scott Lee as Rob (Reality Camera Operator), Gantanter Singh Gill as Marty (Reality Sound Recordist), Anthea Lock as Hostess, Harry Day as Jamie (Drummer)

We're on Tour Bitches

Episode 6
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Writer: Sara Khan
Director: Erin White

While Harlow is on tour, Roger attempts to draw Izzy back into his orbit, but the reappearance of her childhood flame provides the escape she desperately needs.

With: Emma Booth as Margot Murray, Ditch Davey as Roger Levett, Thomas Cocquerel as Teddy Pearce, Kate Box as Helena, Ben Turland as Eli, Callan Colley as Beau, Luke Jacobz as Zane, Scott Lee as Rob (Reality Camera Operator), Gantanter Singh Gill as Marty (Reality Sound Recordist), Gregg Arthur as Entertainment Reporter, Zara Campbell as Chantelle, Genevieve Fondacaro as Jenna, Summer Kane as Mandy, Clayton Moss as Paparazzi

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Episode 7
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Writer: Thomas Wilson-White
Director: Erin White

An incident in the lead up to Harlow's appearance at an industry awards night places the future of Harlow in jeopardy as Roger looks to take one of the girls solo.©tzuk

With: Emma Booth as Margot Murray, Ditch Davey as Roger Levett, Thomas Cocquerel as Teddy Pearce, Kate Box as Helena, Krew Boyland as Camilleaaaa, Karina Banno as Rochelle, Carlos Sanson Jr. as Callum, Lyndon Watts as Rory (Choreographer), Scott Lee as Rob (Reality Camera Operator), Gantanter Singh Gill as Marty (Reality Sound Recordist), Fay Du Chateau as Jenny (Costume Stylist), Luke Jarvis as Stevie (Makup Artist), Trey Daniels as Stage Manager, Craig Scott as Photographer, Jye Whatson as Photographer, Liam Peel as Dancer, Maikolo Fekito as Dancer, Marcus Vrondas as Dancer, Robbie Mejica as Dancer, Roland Gomes as Dancer

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Episode 8
Sunday, January 07, 2024
Writer: Ainslie Clouston and David Hannam
Director: Erin White
Co-Director: Lynn-Maree Danzey

With Harlow scheduled for a nationally televised New Year's Eve performance, preparations for their final show take a backseat to the girls and their management fighting for control of what comes next.©tzuk

With: Emma Booth as Margot Murray, Ditch Davey as Roger Levett, Thomas Cocquerel as Teddy Pearce, Carlos Sanson Jr. as Callum, Philippa Northeast as Ally, Karina Banno as Rochelle, Lyndon Watts as Rory (Choreographer), Scott Lee as Rob (Reality Camera Operator), Gantanter Singh Gill as Marty (Reality Sound Recordist), Will Tran as Randal (Guitarist), Jessica Wren as Sally (Makeup Stylist), Elliott Weston as Stage Manager, Pip Edwards as Madison, Benjamin Jackson as Sam (Poprush Contestant)