The new four-part drama Heat tells the dark story of an Australian family being drastically affected by raging bushfires.

The storyline follows two families who reunite for an annual summer holiday in the Victorian highlands where tensions quickly begin to simmer under the surface.

While the premise certainly sounds intriguing, the cast list of Heat is an absolute doozy. The All-star affair includes The Secret Life of Us’ Pia Miranda, The Real Love Boat’s Darren McMullen, Neighbours’ Jane Allsop, Eastenders‘ Danny Dyer and Home and Away’s Olympia Valance. Whew!

Who else is in Heat?

Along with Miranda, McMullne, Allsop, Dyer and Valance, the cast also includes Matia Marks as Mia Cameron, Matteo Annetta as Tom Cameron, Hunter Hayden as Kip Fisher and Richie Morris as Jet Calloway.

Where can I watch the trailer?

Right here!

Danny Dyer warned fans that the premise of the show is dark

Heat is Dyer’s first acting gig since leaving his iconic role as Mick Carter on EastEnders in 2022.

During an interview on UK show This Morning to promote the new drama, Dyer warned fans that they may struggle to cope with the heaviness of the content in Heat.

 “It’s a nutty bit of work,” he told the host.

“I got this script and I read it and thought [exasperated exhale]. This is just… I’m going to be straight, I’m here to promote it but, if you don’t like dark things, don’t go near it.

“It’s dark. It’s so dark – I was thinking “Can they put this on the telly?” He added.

Who’s behind the series?

The Australian / UK co-production is written by Jason Herbison of Neighbours and is directed by Kate Kendall of Neighbours and Playing for Keeps. It’s produced by Fremantle.

Heat Premieres Wednesday, 4 October At 9.00pm On 10 And 10 Play.

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