Official publicity for this streaming series declares that it is the biggest Netflix series ever to be filmed in the Northern Territory or South Australia.
South Australian Minister for the Arts, Andrea Michaels MP, has said: "-'Desert King' is the biggest Netflix series ever to be filmed in South Australia and it sounds like it going to be a thrilling drama that is sure to captivate audiences around the world. The six-part series is not only being filmed in South Australia, but post-production work will be taking place here too, creating even more jobs for our talented screen sector.'' She continued: "Attracting major international streaming platforms like Netflix to South Australia speaks volumes about the remarkable skill and creativity of our Adelaide Studios. The Malinauskas Government will continue to invest in and support our world-class screen industry to tell Australian stories to the world."
'Desert King' is expected to significantly contribute to South Australia's economy through monetary investment and job creation, creating 240 jobs for South Australians across crew and cast.
South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) CEO, Kate Croser, has said: "We are delighted to welcome Netflix back to South Australia along with award-winning production companies Easy Tiger and Ronde for Desert King, set to be the largest Netflix series ever made in the state. She continued: "This major new series is the latest exciting example of the fruitful screen production alliance that exists between South Australia and Northern Territory, where the SAFC's flexible Adelaide Studios production facilities, coupled with South Australia's world-class crews and PDV providers, provides the perfect base for productions filming at locations across both regions. She concluded: "The SAFC is proud to support this exciting new series which will utilize a majority South Australian crew comprising post-production services and key creatives, including top South Australian producer Paul Ranford, and which will once again provide a showcase for our state's screen production capability and talent."
Netflix Director of Content for Australia and New Zealand, Que Minh Luu, has said: "-'Desert King' is the ultimate tale of big land, big money and all the high stakes drama that come with it. We're excited to be shooting our next premium Australian series to the Northern Territory for the first time, and at the world class production facilities in South Australia. We're working with some of Australia's leading creators and crew to bring to life a version of this country we're proud to show to our members both here at home and around the world."