Roo tale to become a family favourite

Hot on the heels of Territory, Netflix’s new drama series, comes Kangaroo, a Red Centre movie featuring Lily Whiteley as Charlie, in a story for the family filmed on Arrernte Country near Alice Springs.

Kangaroo follows the journey of Chris Masterman, who becomes stranded in an outback town near Alice Springs after a car accident en-route to Broome.

There, he forms an unlikely bond with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Charlie. Together, they work to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote yet stunning outback community—an endeavour that transforms both their lives.

The film is inspired by the life of Chris “Brolga” Barns, founder of the Kangaroo Sanctuary and celebrates themes of resilience, connection, and the beauty of Australia’s Red Centre.

The Northern Territory Government contributed $900,000 to the production of the movie and helped create job opportunities for the local community.

During filming, Kangaroo generated around 150 local cast and crew jobs, engaged approximately 100 local businesses, and contributed an estimated $4 million to the Territory’s economy.

Ryan Corr (House of the Dragon, Catching Dust, Holding the Man) stars as ex TV weather presenter Chris Masterman, alongside newcomer Lily who stars as Charlie.

Kangaroo will be available in cinemas in 2025