Filming has today started on a new 19th century mystery tele-movie for the ABC in
Melbourne.

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is produced by Burberry Entertainment by producer
Margot McDonald with direction from Underbelly director Shawn Seet. It has been
adapted from the Fergus Hume novel of the same name by Glen Dolman, who wrote
the screenplay of Bob Hawke biopic Hawke.

Cast includes Offspring’s John Waters, Beaconsfield‘s Shane Jacobson, Underbelly
Razor‘s Chelsie Preston Crayford and Anna McGahan as well as Helen Morse of The
Eye of the Storm and Oliver Ackland of The Slap.

Ewan Burnett, CEO of Burberry Entertainment said: “We are thrilled to be making
this stunning period piece, which exquisitely depicts Melbourne in the midst of a
19th century population and economic boom.”

Carole Sklan, head of ABC TV Fiction said: “We’re delighted to be bringing this
compelling Australian murder mystery to ABC TV. It is a true classic, the story keeps
surprising, and the creative team at Burberry have brought together a wonderful
cast.”

April 30th, 2012 – mUmBRELLA