DCD Rights to distribute Australian drama Fortitude Valley starring award-winning actor Rupert Everett

10 June 2026


Leading UK-based distributor DCD Rights is to distribute brand new drama Fortitude Valley launching later this year.

Just announced by the ABC in Australia, the series will star award-winning British actor Rupert Everett (My Best Friend’s Wedding, Rivals), alongside Hunter Page-Lochard (Reckless, Beep & Mort) and Kat Stewart (Offspring, Five Bedrooms).

Written, created and executive produced by Moving Floor Entertainment co-founders Stephen M Irwin and Leigh McGrath (Harrow), along with Hunter Page-Lochard, Fortitude Valley, set in Queensland’s capital city is currently in production.  The 6 x 60’ gripping crime thriller explores family secrets, the corrupting force of power and the complicated truths behind lies.

Fortitude Valley is directed by Sian Davies (Black Snow), produced by Andrew Walker (Deadloch) and co-produced by Ross Allsop (The Artful Dodger) with executive producer Greg Sitch (Fisk) with major production investment from Screen Australia, the ABC and Screen Queensland.

Rupert Everett comments “I am thrilled to be here in Brisbane working with so many brilliant actors who are upping my game – on a wonderful show. The experience has been great. Hard work but very productive. The crew are fantastic. The city is beautiful. I feel very lucky.”

Nicky Davies Williams, CEO, DCD Rights adds, “We are delighted to welcome universally admired and acclaimed British actor Rupert Everett as he joins Fortitude Valley.  His screen presence will further extend this compelling crime series’ international potential.”