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Ben Peel’s Harrowing Experience

Options Theatre Company Actor, Ben Peel made his TV debut on ABC TV’s Drama Series Harrow.

Ben was one of several actors from Options Theatre Company who were invited to submit screen tests for the role. Ben’s screen test was just what the casting agent was looking for and Ben received the great news that he had successfully obtained the role of Myles Finney. Ben and his Dad were flown up to Queensland two times and enjoyed the STAR treatment staying in a luxury apartment.

Ben attended script reading sessions and wardrobe fittings and was soon invited on set to experience all the excitement and drama of the film shoot.

Filming took place in Brisbane in February 2020 and Ben was very excited.

When we asked Ben what was the biggest thing he learned from this experience he said,

”I had no idea how many people would be involved in the production crew, there were heaps of people who all worked behind the scenes and it was great to see what goes on.”

Ben’s scenes were shot in the studio and on location over several days and he was very excited to work with the show’s regular cast which includes Ioan Gruffudd, Jolene Anderson, Damien Garvey and Darren Gilshenan.

We also asked Ben what was the most exciting part of his Harrow experience…

”I really loved working with the famous actors and it was great to be representing Options Theatre Company in a major TV Production”

Artistic Director of Options Theatre Company, Stuart Smith said.

‘”Ben has always been a great ambassador for Options Theatre Company and I’m so happy that a larger audience are finally getting to see his exceptional talent”

Ben appeared in Series 3, Episode 6 of the popular ABC Drama Harrow on Sunday 14 March.

You can watch the Full episode on ABC iView here: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/harrow/series/3/video/DR1909Q006S00