The Clearing (TV series)

The Clearing
GenreDrama
Created byElise McCredie, Matt Cameron
Based onIn the Clearing by J. P. Pomare
Written by
Directed by
Starring Jeremy Blewitt
ComposerMark Bradshaw
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Richard Finlayson
  • Elizabeth Bradley
  • Jeffrey Walker
  • Jude Troy
  • Elise McCredie
  • Matt Cameron
ProducerJude Troy
Running time48–49 minutes
Production companyWooden Horse
Original release
NetworkDisney+
Release24 May 2023 (2023-05-24)
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The Clearing is an Australian psychological thriller miniseries produced for Disney+ and inspired by the dark story of a real-life cult with a female leader. The series premiered on 24 May 2023 on Disney+ and Hulu. Directed by Jeffrey Walker and Gracie Otto, it is based on the book In the Clearing by J. P. Pomare, a fictionalised account of the Australian cult group The Family,[1] and stars Miranda Otto, Teresa Palmer, and Guy Pearce.

  1. ^ Quinn, Karl (17 May 222). "Disney gives family a whole new meaning with new TV series on famous Australian cult". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 10 May 2023.