12:04PM Clem Bastow | Evidently Channel Nine is hoping to create another star-studded drama serial that they won’t be able to show in Victoria, so they can spend a few more dollars on court costs, because network head honcho David Gyngell has given the “make rocket go now” nod to an Underbelly “
prequel” series.
Provided it involves lots more swearing/killing/punching on/boobs, we’re happy!
Speaking exclusively to Confidential yesterday, the ironically media-shy boss said that he was “really excited” about the 13-episode series scheduled to begin production in September.
“The best television drama always warrants a second season and Underbelly is no exception,” he said.
“It was the best television many of us have seen in a very long time.”
Involving most of the stellar cast from the first gangland epic series – with a heavy focus on Vince Colosimo’s character Alphonse Gangitano – the prequel will converge on building the background to the colourful characters.
And it will show their involvement in the Melbourne underworld before the arrest of Carl Williams in 2004.
But will the real life Carl Williams write sooky letters to his mother from jail about how this one makes him look like a “dickhead”? Will Roberta Williams take her top off again? Will we still enjoy mimicking Vince Colosimo’s hilarious Lygon Street twang as we yell “I’M ALPHONSE GANGITANO!” at no one in particular?
Only time will tell!
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