With the highly anticipated second season of Scrublands premiering on Stan April 17, we’re joined by one of Australia's most compelling actors, Luke Arnold, for a deep dive into the new chapter of this critically acclaimed series.
Titled Scrublands: Silver, the new season continues the journey of investigative journalist Martin Scarsden, played with nuance and depth by Arnold. After the first season’s stunning debut on Stan in November 2023—and its successful run on the Nine Network, reaching over 1.5 million viewers—this next instalment brings a more intimate and emotionally charged mystery to the forefront.
Luke Arnold, whose resume spans roles as Michael Hutchence (INXS: Never Tear Us Apart), John Silver (Black Sails), and a string of standout performances both in Australia and abroad, joins Aaron Ryan at TV Central to unpack the evolution of Scrublands, his career, and the man behind the roles.
🔹 In this episode, we chat about:
- What initially drew Luke to Scrublands: was it the script, the cast, or those breathtaking rural landscapes?
- How Scrublands: Silver dives deeper into Martin’s past with childhood flashbacks and emotional stakes
- The challenges and rewards of playing such a layered, conflicted character
- A spoiler-free tease of what viewers can expect in Season 2
- Working alongside iconic Australian actors like Debra Lawrence, Tasma Walton, and Luke Carroll
- Filming in Western Australia: the impact of location on performance and headspace
- Why more productions should be shot in WA’s stunning and underutilized regions
- How the Australian setting enhances the series’ tone and visual storytelling
- Luke’s life journey across the country—Adelaide to Sydney, QLD to WAAPA—and how that shaped his identity
- Is Luke selective with his roles, or just lucky? Reflecting on Black Sails, The End, and INXS
- Dream roles and creative goals still on the horizon
- A humorous nod to a live-action Mighty Morphin Power Rangers... maybe?
- A fascinating family tale: the story of his great-great-grandmother, Jane or Jean
- Insights from an SMH interview about the strong women in Luke’s life, and the zigzag paths people take
- A candid conversation about public perception vs. personal truth—who is the real Luke Arnold?
- Misconceptions people have about him—and what they often get wrong
- How acting has shaped his understanding of relationships and emotional complexity
- Personal growth: what Luke is still working on within himself
- His passions beyond acting: writing, creativity, and a unique TikTok habit involving pajamas and literature
- Upcoming projects outside of Scrublands: Silver
Scrublands: Silver premieres April 17 with all episodes dropping at once on Stan.
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