Former Home and Away star Tai Hara has revealed the secret to Colin From Accounts’ success.
The romantic comedy, produced by Binge and Foxtel, has become an international hit, with rave reviews in both the UK and US.
Talking with him Daily Telegraph On Thursday, Hara, who plays James alongside stars and co-creators Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, said it is the uniquely Australian sense of humor that gives the show its edge.
“Now more than ever, our sense of humor is more accepted and understood in all territories, especially in the United States.”
“But I think it’s the Australian quirks that appeal to everyone now and it’s something that’s very relatable,” he added.
Former Home and Away star Tai Hara has revealed the secret to Colin From Accounts’ success. In the photo
Hara stated that it is the uniquely Australian sense of humor that gives the show its edge. “Now more than ever, our sense of humor is more accepted and understood in all territories, especially in the United States,” she said.
The series has become a hit in more than 100 countries since its first season premiered in 2022.
After the first season, Brammall and Dyer took home an AACTA Award for Best Narrative Comedy Series and two Logies for Most Outstanding Actor and Most Outstanding Actress.
It has also swept the Venice TV Awards, the European Broadcasting Union’s Rose d’Or Awards and the London C21 International Awards.
“But I think it’s the Australian quirks that appeal to everyone now and it’s something that’s very relatable,” he added.
The romantic comedy-drama was passed over by ABC after the national broadcaster had concerns about the race of the main characters.
“In the end, the response was, ‘I’m sorry, but you’re two straight white people,'” co-creator Brammall said. The Australian Weekend Magazine recently.
Binge released the first episode of the second season of the funny Australian comedy last week.
The new season continues to follow the misadventures of characters Gordon and Ashley, as they navigate life and love in modern-day Sydney. Pictured: Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer.
Comedian Celeste Barber (left), 42, has joined the show’s cast.
The first season of Colin From Accounts ran for eight episodes and explored the lives of Ashley and Gordon, two complex people who come together after a fateful car accident and an injured dog. Pictured: cast of Colin From Accounts
The new season continues to follow the misadventures of characters Gordon and Ashley, as they navigate life and love in modern-day Sydney.
Comedian Celeste Barber, 42, has joined the show’s cast and a trailer released last month promised plenty of funny moments as the leads continue to find themselves in awkward situations.
Also joining the cast are Winner & Losers star Virginia Gay, Mr Inbetween star Justin Rosniak, Home and Away’s Lynne Porteous and Blue Heelers actor John Howard.
The first season of Colin From Accounts ran for eight episodes and explored the lives of Ashley and Gordon, two complex people who come together after a fateful car accident and an injured dog.