High-profile true story to be developed by Tony Ayres Productions and Elise McCredie
Australia’s ABC has boarded a drama exploring the true story of Erin Patterson, who has been accused of murdering her guests by feeding them deadly mushrooms.
Toxic is being developed by Universal International Studios-backed Tony Ayres Productions and will explore the events in the run-up to the high-profile alleged murder, which has generated headlines around the world.
Patterson is accused of murdering three of her guests and attempting to murder a fourth by feeding them a Beef Wellington made with the Death Cap mushroom at a family lunch in 2023.
She has pleaded not guilty to the charges, claiming the incident was an accident, with the jury currently considering its verdict.
The show has been created by Ayres (The Survivors) and Elise McCredie (Jack Irish), with ABC journalist and podcaster Rachael Brown also working closely on the series.
The show is described as a “layered and intricate series” that will explore the events and characters “without judgement”.
Ayres said: “True stories ask storytellers to probe the complexities of human behaviour. What really lies beneath the headlines? It’s both a challenge and a responsibility to go beyond the surface – to reveal, not just sensationalise.”
Rachel Okine, ABC’s head of scripted, said: “This investigation has already captivated audiences across Australia and we’re eager to dive deeper into the complexities behind the headlines to bring this story to life with the team.”
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