Sam Neill’s acclaimed drama series The Twelve renewed for a second season after Logies nods

Australian courtroom drama The Twelve has been given the green light for a second series in the wake of the show’s nine Logies nominations. 

The first season of the Foxtel series had a star studded cast, including Sam Neill, Marta Dusseldorp, Kate Mulvany and Brooke Satchwell. 

Sam, 74, who plays barrister Brett Colby in the series, was nominated for two Logie awards for his depiction of the character. 

He was given the nod for both Most Popular and Most Outstanding Actor.

His co-stars Mulvaney and Dusseldorp also received nominations for the Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actress. 

The show was also nominated for Most Outstanding Drama Series and Most Popular Drama Program.

The Herald Sun reported that production for the second series of The Twelve will begin in the coming months. 

It will be filmed in the west of the country as part of the WA Production Attraction Incentive. 

Speaking to the publication, Binge executive director Alison Hurbert-Burns said: ‘WA we are coming – Binge is bringing The Twelve, one of Australia’s most premium and awarded drama series, to (you).

The first season of the Foxtel show had an star studded cast, including Sam Neill, Marta Dusseldorp, Kate Mulvany and Brooke Satchwel

‘We can’t wait to be on ground working with local creatives and talent to bring this gripping series to life, showcasing Perth along with the incredible WA countryside.’

Series one of The Twelve tells the story of 12 jurors who, while dealing with their own personal struggles, must decide the case of a woman accused of killing a child.

It is anticipated that the second season will follow a similar premise, but with a new murder case. 

While Sam is expected to reprise his role as barrister Colby, there will be new jurors for the latest trial. 

Series one of The Twelve tells the story of 12 jurors who, while dealing with their own personal struggles, must decide the case of a woman accused of killing a child

Speaking about the series last year, the Jurassic Park star said he was instantly attracted to being involved as he found the storyline ‘really compelling’. 

So much so, that he decided he didn’t want to read the full script before signing on.  

‘That’s always a very critical thing when you’re reading a project. If you want to know what happens next, then that’s telling you something,’ he told Who Magazine.

‘I thought, “I don’t want to know what happens in the end,” because you don’t in life, and I thought it much more interesting to just play it as someone who just doesn’t know what the story is.’ 

It is anticipated that the second season will follow a similar premise, but with a new murder case.