Get ready for a wild ride filled with spray tans, blackmail, and—wait for it—exploding crocodiles. Yes, you read that right. The highly anticipated Stan Original series Sunny Nights is set to premiere on Boxing Day, and the trailer is already creating a buzz. But here’s where it gets controversial: can a spray tan business really become the gateway to Sydney’s criminal underworld? You’ll have to watch to find out.
Starring the hilarious duo of Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth, Saturday Night Live) and D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Barry), Sunny Nights is a comedic drama that blends humor with high-stakes tension. Directed and executive produced by Trent O’Donnell (the mastermind behind Population 11 and No Activity), the series follows Martin (Forte), a straight-laced entrepreneur, and his unpredictable sister Vicki (Carden), as they launch a spray tan business called Tansform in Sydney—a city notorious for its high skin cancer rates. But their goal isn’t just to protect Aussies from the sun; Martin is also determined to win back his estranged wife, who happens to live there. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. And this is the part most people miss: their seemingly harmless business quickly spirals into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Sydney’s ruthless gangsters.
As the siblings dream of turning their van-based start-up into a multi-million-dollar empire, they find themselves entangled in a web of crime, blackmail, and—yes—exploding crocodiles. Will they survive? Will they stay out of prison? And more importantly, will they ever turn a profit? The stakes are high, and the laughs are even higher.
The supporting cast is just as impressive, featuring Rachel House (Thor: Ragnarok), Jessica De Gouw (The Couple Next Door), and former rugby league star Willie Mason in his acting debut. Plus, keep an eye out for a special appearance by Patrick Brammall (No Activity). With a mix of seasoned actors and fresh talent, Sunny Nights promises to be a standout addition to Stan’s original lineup.
Produced by Jungle Entertainment and Echo Lake Entertainment, and financed with support from Screen Australia and Screen NSW, this series is a testament to Australian storytelling. But here’s the bold question: does Sunny Nights glorify the criminal underworld, or does it serve as a cautionary tale? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Don’t miss the premiere on Boxing Day, with all episodes dropping at once, exclusively on Stan. Watch the trailer now here and download publicity assets here. For more information, contact Stan Publicity at stan.publicity@stan.com.au or visit www.stan.news.
