Plus6Four, South Pacific Pictures, and Dynamic Television unveil expanded cast for "Ms. X"

Plus6Four Entertainment, South Pacific Pictures, and Dynamic Television revealed the expanded cast for "Ms. X" (6x60’), the crime dramedy commissioned by Warner Bros. Discovery’s free-to air network Three and BVOD service ThreeNow in New Zealand. 

The cast is led by Melissa George ("In Treatment") and joining the ensemble are Dean O’Gorman ("After the Party"), Simone Kessell ("Yellowjackets"), Robbie Magasiva ("Rescue: HI Surf"), Jonno Roberts ("La Brea"), and Oscar Kightley ("Time Bandits").

“We are thrilled 'Ms X' attracted such an extraordinary talented cast,” said Daniel March, Managing Partner at Dynamic Television. “It is a testament to Hannah and David’s fantastic scripts and their larger-than-life characters these incredible actors will bring to the screen.”

“We are delighted at the calibre of talent 'Ms. X' has attracted - it is testament to the strength of the scripts. We are confident that audiences worldwide are going to love this show,” noted Kelly Martin, CEO South Pacific Pictures.

Production began on June 2nd in Auckland, with the series set to premiere in 2026. Plus6Four and South Pacific Pictures are producing, with Dynamic Television co-producing and handling worldwide distribution. "Ms. X" is made possible with support from NZ On Air and the NZ Screen Production Rebate.

"Ms. X" is created and written by Hannah Marshall and David de Lautour. It follows Mia (Melissa George), a suburban mum who teams up with an old high school friend to scare her cheating husband into staying faithful. But when their plan turns (accidentally) homicidal, she’s pulled into a criminal web involving cops, cartels, and the PTA.

Warner Bros Discovery’s Senior Director, Content, ANZ Networks, Matt Barthow says: “The casting of 'Ms X' assembles a remarkable talent pool, headlined by the exceptional Melissa George and joined by a talented ensemble of established and emerging New Zealand actors. This cast brings a unique perspective and energy to the screen and we can’t wait for audiences to see the results in 2026”.

“We’re so excited to have such an exceptional cast bringing these characters to life with distinctive and memorable performances, which we know are going to captivate audiences and place Ms. X firmly on the global stage," added Hannah Marshall, Showrunner.