Australian thriller 'Last Seen' stars Patrick Brammall and Brendan Cowell in a grief-driven chase

Patrick Brammall and Brendan Cowell headline the Apple TV series 'Last Seen', set in regional Victoria and shot on the Victorian coast. Brammall's character Ian is an alcoholic dispatcher still grieving his 11-year-old daughter's vanishing, and the discovery of a girl's remains forces him into conflict with Henry, Cowell's reclusive fundamentalist who protects his own teenage daughter. The production, filmed in early 2025, mixes high-octane car chases and shoot-outs with a surprisingly light atmosphere on set, according to the actors.

Brammall, known for roles in 'Offspring' and 'Glitch', found the shift back to drama a relief after recent comedy work, while Cowell highlighted the need for humor to navigate the series' darkness. Writer Kris Mrksa adapted the story from Ryan David Jahn's novel, relocating it from the U.S. Midwest to Australia, making it the first Apple TV series fully produced and shot in the country. The show aims to blend Australian humor and menace without alienating international viewers.