POIGNANT AND MOVING,
​BROOKE SATCHWELL LEADS THE CAST OF THE STAN ORIGINAL SERIES
​LOVE DIVIDED BY ELEVEN

February 18 2025 - An uplifting journey exploring the preciousness of life, the brand new Stan Original Series Love Divided by Eleven starring Brooke Satchwell (Stan Original Series Black Snow) and Eleanor Matsuura (The Day of the Jackal) has completed production.

Filmed across Victoria in Ballarat, Melbourne and Yarra Valley, Love Divided by Eleven is an unfiltered exploration into losing the love of your life. Struggling to come to terms with the death of her fiancé, Lillian (Satchwell) finds comfort in seeking out the recipients of his organs, triggering a tangled chain of connection.

Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie said: “Tender and heartfelt, Love Divided by Eleven exemplifies Stan’s commitment to championing premium local productions. This is our first collaboration with Gristmill and we’ve loved working with Robyn, Wayne, MaryAnne and the team, alongside an A-list cast. We welcome our partnership with Hat Trick, as we continue to bring local content to global audiences. This bittersweet series illustrates the legacy of human life, and we can’t wait to share it with our audiences.”

Creators Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope said: “We’ve been working on this one for a while, exploring some of our favourite Gristmill themes; love and connection. It’s been a joy creating our first drama series with our extraordinary cast. Since sharing the idea, both Stan and Hat Trick have been incredible supporters and we’re excited for its release.”

Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said: “Love Divided By Eleven is a beautifully crafted series that blends emotional depth with a profound exploration of connection. It’s exciting to see Gristmill bring their talents to an adult audience in their first drama series. This is an ode to love, connection and healing and we’re thrilled to support this project and team.”

VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher said: “VicScreen is proud to continue its support of Victoria’s extraordinary creative team, Gristmill with their emotional and heartfelt series, Love Divided by Eleven. Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope are two potent ingredients in our screen industry’s secret sauce, which makes Victoria a global powerhouse for compelling screen stories.

After Ash, a doctor, is attacked by an ice addict, his fiancée Lillian turns off his life support. Months later, Lillian is still reeling in the aftermath of her fiancée’s death when she receives a letter from a man crushed by a motorbike, thanking her for his new heart. Suddenly, Lillian feels better. And she wants more of that feeling. She wants to know more about the people that were able to live.

Alongside Satchwell, the six-part series stars Eleanor Matsuura (The Walking Dead), Ryan Johnson (Doctor Doctor), Ben Lawson (Firefly Lane), Annie Maynard (Upper Middle Bogan), Daniel Henshall (Stan Original Film A Sunburnt Christmas), Kerry Armstrong (Stan Original Film Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story), Megan Smart (Black Snow) and Khisraw Jones-Shukoor (The Newsreader).

Written and Directed by Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope, Love Divided by Eleven is produced by Gristmill, executive produced by Robyn Butler, Wayne Hope and Greg Sitch, with producer MaryAnne Carroll. Major production investment from Screen Australia and developed, produced and filmed in Victoria, Australia, with the assistance of VicScreen. International sales to be managed by Hat Trick International. Post, digital and visual effects supported by VicScreen. Stan Executive Producers are Cailah Scobie and Amanda Duthie.

The Stan Original Series Love Divided by Eleven will premiere in 2025, only on Stan.

For more information, contact Stan Publicity: stan.publicity@stan.com.au

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