The writer behind Offspring, Wentworth and the Newsreader

While you may not have heard Michael Lucas’ voice before, you’ve almost certainly heard his words.

Michael is an award winning screenwriter who has been at the helm of some of Australia’s most loved TV shows, from Offspring, to Wentworth and The Newsreader.

In this chat with Jamila Rizv, Michael deep dives into what draws him to telling certain kinds of stories and how his own life experiences shape the lives of his characters.

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