McLeod’s Daughters is officially getting a spin-off

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McLeod’s Daughters is officially getting a spin-off… 11 years after the beloved Australian drama ended

By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia

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McLeod’s Daughters is set to make an undoubtedly welcome return to Australian screens.

It was revealed on Thursday that the beloved Australian drama series would be getting a spin-off, more than 11 years after its final episode.

According to a report in the Mercury, the show’s creator, Posie Graeme-Evans, has been given $20,000 as part of an arts stimulus package to create a McLeod’s Daughters spin-off movie.  

Making a comeback: McLeod’s Daughters is set to make an undoubtedly welcome return to Australian screens, after it was revealed the beloved Australian drama series would be getting a spin-off

The 68-year-old writer confirmed the news in an excitable post on her Instagram on Wednesday.

‘THE STORY CONTINUES. Yes – it really does. And I’m letting you know first. We’re developing a feature film,’ Posie began. 

‘It’s called “The McLeods of Drovers Run” and I started writing the story a couple of months ago. 

Funding: According to a report in the Mercury, the popular series had received a government grant as part of an arts stimulus package amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pictured, actress Rachael Carpani

Funding: According to a report in the Mercury, the popular series had received a government grant as part of an arts stimulus package amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pictured, actress Rachael Carpani

‘TODAY we heard that we’ve got backing from Screen Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government to write the very first stage of the movie. 

‘This is such a vote of confidence in McLeods,’ she wrote. 

Posie ‘promised’ to keep fans updated as production on the new project developed, vowing to keep the show’s viewers ‘with us every step of the way’. 

'THE STORY CONTINUES. Yes - it really does. And I'm letting you know first. We're developing a feature film,' announced the show's creator, Posie Graeme-Evans

‘THE STORY CONTINUES. Yes – it really does. And I’m letting you know first. We’re developing a feature film,’ announced the show’s creator, Posie Graeme-Evans

‘We’re just at the beginning, the very beginning, but we’re on our way. No promises but I have such a good feeling about this. Hope I’m right,’ she finished.

She added the hashtags: ‘#mcleodsmovie #backinthesaddle #happy #onourway #justthebeginjng #breakthrough’.

The original series aired from 2001 until 2009, and told the story of two sisters, Claire and Tess, who inherited a cattle station from their late father. 

Back to Drovers Run: The original series aired from 2001 until 2009, and told the story of two sisters, Claire and Tess, who inherited a cattle station from their late father. Pictured, actor Aaron Jeffery

Back to Drovers Run: The original series aired from 2001 until 2009, and told the story of two sisters, Claire and Tess, who inherited a cattle station from their late father. Pictured, actor Aaron Jeffery