AISHA DEE LEADS THE CAST OF THE STAN ORIGINAL SERIES WATCHING YOU, INSPIRED BY J.P POMARE’S NOVEL THE LAST GUESTS

Also starring Josh Helman, Chai Hansen, Laura Gordon, Olivia Vásquez and Luke Cook.

February 18, 2025 ​ – Stan, today announced that Aisha Dee (Safe Home, The Bold Type) will lead the cast of the Stan Original Series Watching You, a six-part gripping, erotic psychological thriller.

After a passionate one-night stand in a friend’s NestShare, Lina (Aisha Dee) discovers that her affair has been captured by cameras hidden in the apartment. Amid mounting threats and paranoia, she sets out to unmask an insidious voyeur, only to realise that the threat is closer and more dangerous than she could have imagined.

Alongside Aisha Dee star Josh Helman (Mad Max: Fury Road), Chai Hansen (Stan Original Population 11), Laura Gordon (Stan Original Hotel Cocaine), Olivia Vásquez (Sloth Lane) and Luke Cook (Stan Original Good Cop/Bad Cop).

Executive Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie said: “Building on the success of our recent Original slate, we are thrilled to partner with Lingo Pictures once more to bring Watching You to life. This gripping psychological thriller, Stan's first in the genre, is penned by the talented writers Alexei Mizin and Ryan van Dijk. Their compelling narrative and social commentary promise to captivate audiences worldwide.”

Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said: “Watching You is a compelling adaptation that showcases the talent of Australian writers Alexei Mizin, Ryan van Dijik to be realised by directors Peter Salmon and Sian Davies. We’re proud to support such an ambitious, on-the-pulse project that blends underlying IP and local storytelling with global appeal.”

Head of Screen NSW Kyas Hepworth said: “Screen NSW is excited to support Lingo Pictures to bring this fast-paced and engrossing drama series to life. Watching You joins a growing list of premium dramas filming predominantly in Western Sydney and is sure to enthral audiences around Australia when it premieres on Stan this year.”

The Stan Original Series Watching You is adapted for television by creators Alexei Mizin and Ryan van Dijk, produced by Lingo Pictures’ Jason Stephens (Stan Original Series Prosper) and Bree-Anne Sykes (Stan Original Series Critical Incident), and executive produced by Lingo Pictures’ Helen Bowden (Stan Original Series Prosper). Directed by Peter Salmon (After the Party) and Sian Davies (Stan Original Series Black Snow). ​ Produced in association with ITV Studios, who will manage international distribution. Major production investment from Stan and Screen Australia. Financed with support from Screen NSW through the Made in NSW Fund. Post, digital and visual effects supported by Screen NSW. Distributed by ITV Studios. Stan Executive producers are Cailah Scobie and Alicia Brown.

The Stan Original Series Watching You is coming soon, only on Stan.

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