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Netflix Debuts Inclusive Australian “My Brilliant Career” Adaptation

8/11/2026

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The Australian Netflix adaptation of My Brilliant Career streams on August 13, 2026.
Philippa Northeast stars as Sybylla Melvin while Christopher Chung plays a Chinese-Australian Harry Beecham.
The series adds First Nations, queer and Aboriginal characters such as Sherry-Lee Watson as Nell.
Liz Doran leads an all-female writers, producers and directors team that created the series.
Associate producer Shari Sebbens says the adaptation expands Miles Franklin’s world to confront racism.

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The Australian Netflix adaptation of My Brilliant Career streams on August 13, 2026.
Philippa Northeast stars as Sybylla Melvin while Christopher Chung plays a Chinese-Australian Harry Beecham.
The series adds First Nations, queer and Aboriginal characters such as Sherry-Lee Watson as Nell.
Liz Doran leads an all-female writers, producers and directors team that created the series.
Associate producer Shari Sebbens says the adaptation expands Miles Franklin’s world to confront racism.