A wildly imaginative Aussie favourite is making the leap from page to screen, with The Treehouse officially set for a new ABC adaptation.
The series was announced at an ABC Screen Town Hall event earlier this week, with author Andy Griffiths and illustrator Terry Denton’s bestselling books to be brought to life alongside Werner Film Productions.
It forms part of the broadcaster’s $50 million federal funding boost for scripted and children’s content, following the recently announced Bananas in Pyjamas reboot.
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The ABC, in partnership with Werner Film Productions, is excited to announce a new screen adaptation of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s bestselling children’s book series The Treehouse.
Inspired by the imaginative world created by author Andy Griffiths and illustrator Terry Denton, The Treehouse follows best friends Andy and Terry as they embark on absurd and big-hearted adventures inside their ever‑expanding treehouse.
Andy Griffiths shared the news with fans on social media, teasing a TV version of The Treehouse that promises even sillier chaos, and hopefully no monkeys cast in lead roles (image – Facebook / Andy Griffiths)
The books have become beloved favourites for Australian families, and the series will bring their joyful spirit to screens nationwide.
Andy Griffiths and Jill Griffiths will executive produce the screen adaptation.
The series was announced at an ABC Screen Town Hall event on Tuesday by the new Head of Children’s and Family, Melinda Wearne.
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ABC Director Screen, Jennifer Collins said:
“The Treehouse series is wonderfully silly and much loved by young Australians.”
“With the support of additional funding, we’re thrilled to be in a position to adapt these creatively ambitious stories for the screen and to collaborate with the talented team at Werner Film Productions.”
Werner Film Productions Head of Development Rachel Davis said:
“Werner Film Productions is a passionate producer of high-quality scripted series for kids and families and we are thrilled to once again partner with the ABC – who are such champions for this audience.”
“The hilarious Treehouse books, so expertly crafted by Andy and Terry, have already delighted kids around the world and we are beyond excited to have the opportunity to bring this iconic, unique and much-loved Australian property to the screen.”
It is the second new project to be confirmed under the ABC’s $50 million funding parcel from the federal government, an investment designed to bolster Australian scripted and children’s content over the next three years.
It follows the ABC’s recently announced reboot of the live-action Bananas in Pyjamas.
Werner Film Productions brings an outstanding track record of delivering high‑quality Australian stories, including the acclaimed drama The Newsreader and children’s favourites Crazy Fun Park, Knee High Spies and Dance Academy.
With the project still in early development, no production timeline or broadcast window has been confirmed by the ABC at this stage.
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