FIRST LOOK REVEALED FOR THE BRAND NEW STAN ORIGINAL SERIES
​SUNNY NIGHTS ​
​STARRING WILL FORTE AND D’ARCY CARDEN

February 18, 2025 – Stan today unveiled a first look at upcoming eight-part Stan Original Series Sunny Nights, produced by Jungle Entertainment (Stan Original Series No Activity, Mr. Inbetween) and Echo Lake Entertainment (Emmy®-nominated The Great), in association with Cineflix Rights (Last King of The Cross, Tehran) and directed and executive produced by Trent O’Donnell (Stan Original Series Population 11 and No Activity, Hacks, Colin from Accounts). The series was chosen for Berlinale’s prestigious Series Market Selects 2025.

Sunny Nights is a darkly comedic crime drama starring Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth, Bodkin, Saturday Night Live) as strait-laced American Martin Marvin, who teams up with his loose cannon sister, Vicki, played by D’Arcy Carden (Nobody Wants This, The Good Place, Barry), to set up a spray tan business in Sydney. Home to one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world, Australia is also home to Martin’s estranged wife, whom he’s determined to win back. But as Martin and Vicki attempt to turn their company from a start-up operating out of the back of a van into a multi-million-dollar empire, the siblings become tangled up in Sydney’s criminal underworld, and when a ruthless gangster begins to catch up with them, the two must figure out how to stay alive, out of prison, and in the black.

Sunny Nights supporting cast members include Rachel House (Thor: Ragnarok, Heartbreak High, Foundation), Jessica De Gouw (The Couple Next Door, The Artful Dodger, Ladies in Black), Miritana Hughes (Wakefield, Preacher), Ra Chapman (White Fever, Wentworth), Megan Wilding (Gold Diggers, Mystery Road: Origin), George Mason (Stan Original Series Exposure and Black Snow Season 2, The Power of the Dog), Matuse (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Fall Guy), former professional rugby league footballer Willie Mason in his debut role, and a special appearance from Patrick Brammall (Colin From Accounts, Stan Original Series No Activity, The Letdown).

Trent O’Donnell said: "I loved the pilot for Sunny Nights and immediately thought of Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden to play the leads. Miraculously, they both said yes, which inspired me to direct all eight episodes. The collaboration among Will, Darcy, and our incredibly talented Australian and New Zealand cast has made this a dream project!"

Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie said: "At Stan, we are dedicated to shaping stories that transcend borders, reflecting the universal while celebrating the distinct. Our passion for bold, authentic storytelling fuels collaborations that captivate global audiences, ensuring that Australian creativity not only shines at home but leaves a lasting imprint on the world stage. We are delighted to continue working with Trent O’Donnell as director and creative on the fabulous Sunny Nights, alongside Jungle Entertainment, international partners Echo Lake and Cineflix Rights and a brilliantly talented ensemble of local creators. With Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden’s comedic genius, Sunny Nights promises to be a must-watch drama that exemplifies our commitment to bringing world-class content to life."

James Durie, Head of Scripted, Cineflix Rights said: "We’re thrilled to be working with Jungle and Echo Lake, companies that have produced outstanding, distinctive global hits. We can’t wait to start rolling out Sunny Nights, which is helmed by the incredibly talented Trent O’Donnell, to our global buyers."

Jason Burrows, Executive Producer and MD, Jungle Entertainment added: "Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden really bring to life the comedy in Ty Freer and Nick Keetch’s brilliant scripts, but also all the dramatic tension that comes from trying to save their business while avoiding the long arms of the mob. Supported by a fantastic Australian and New Zealand cast including Jessica De Gouw and Rachel House, we are really looking forward to sharing Sunny Nights with viewers."

Sunny Nights is a Stan Original series from Jungle Entertainment (Stan Original Series No Activity, Mr. Inbetween) and Echo Lake Entertainment (The Great) in association with Cineflix Rights (Last King of The Cross, Tehran) with major production investment from Stan and Screen Australia, and financed with support from Screen NSW through the Made in NSW Fund. The series is directed and executive produced by Trent O’Donnell (Stan Original Series Population 11 and No Activity, Colin from Accounts, Hacks) and is created and written by Nick Keetch (Almost Paradise) and Ty Freer (High Fire, Almost Paradise). Stan executive producers are Cailah Scobie and Amanda Duthie. Cineflix Rights executive producers are James Durie and Tom Misselbrook.

The Stan Original Series Sunny Nights has completed production.

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About Stan

Stan is Australia’s leading local streaming service and unrivalled home of original productions. Stan’s original production slate includes hit series POPULATION 11 starring Ben Feldman; ‘80s road series THOU SHALT NOT STEAL starring Miranda Otto and Noah Taylor; the Stan Original Dating series LOVE TRIANGLE, a modern take on the struggle for love; BUMP, a modern parenthood drama starring Claudia Karvan; THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ, adapted from the best-selling novel by author Heather Morris starring Harvey Keitel; CRITICAL INCIDENT, a gripping psychological crime drama; SCRUBLANDS, based on the best-selling novel by Chris Hammer starring Luke Arnold and Bella Heathcote; and countless other acclaimed original series and films. Stan’s studio partnerships include Sony, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Paramount, AMC, Warner Bros Discovery, Disney, AmazonMGM, All3Media, BBC and more. Through these partnerships, Stan offers Australians unlimited access to thousands of hours of premium entertainment – with an outstanding lineup of exclusive premieres and blockbuster movies.

About Cineflix Rights

Cineflix Rights is the UK’s largest independent TV content distributor to broadcasters and streamers worldwide with a catalogue of standout scripted series and movies as well as must-watch, long-running factual brands. Our scripted slate features the new crime drama Virdee, based on the best-selling books by A.A. Dhand, for BBC; the return of the international cult sensation with a Wynonna Earp: Vengeance special for Tubi; dystopian thriller Heart Attack for Fuji TV; and 2024 Séries Mania Official Selection, So Long, Marianne, inspired by the love story between Leonard Cohen and Marianne Ihlen. These new titles join returning seasons of International Emmy® Best Drama Award-winning espionage series Tehran for Apple TV+, Paramount+ Australia’s crime drama Last King of The Cross; Reginald the Vampire starring Spider-Man’s Jacob Batalon for SYFY US; Irvine Welsh’s Crime with Dougray Scott in his International Emmy® award-winning role for ITVX/BritBox, and Acorn TV’s cozy crime procedural Whitstable Pearl. Entertaining the world since 2002, Cineflix Rights is based in London, and is part of the Cineflix Media group of companies.

About Echo Lake Entertainment

Echo Lake Entertainment is an industry leading management, production and finance company based in Beverly Hills, California. Founded in 1998, the company has produced and financed several television series and over 40 films, earning eight Academy Award® nominations, an Academy Award® win and a Peabody Award win. Echo Lake’s management division represents a curated list of highly successful actors, writers, IP creators and directors from all over the world. The company produced Hulu’s “The Great” which was nominated for numerous awards in its three seasons. Its most recent production, the Stan original series “Sunny Nights” starring Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden, recently completed shooting in Sydney, Australia. In 2022, Echo Lake produced its first play, “Prima Facie,” starring Jodie Comer. Its West End run won the company its first Olivier Award and its Broadway run earned Comer a Tony Award for Best Actress. Echo Lake’s most recent theater production, “Stereophonic,” premiered on Broadway in April receiving a record breaking 13 Tony Nominations and winning the Tony Award for Best Play.