Netflix's latest Western TV drama, Territory, features a strong ensemble cast centered around the main Lawson family. Described frequently as a Yellowstone-like family epic but set in the northern regions of Australia, Territory tells the story of a power struggle following the death of Daniel Lawson, the owner of the Marianne Cattle Station. With no clear candidate set to take his place, a conflict ensues between rival cattle farmers, gangsters, mining magnates, and members of the Lawson family. Headlined by Anna Torv and Michael Dorman, the performances are undoubtedly the show's strong suit.
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To construct an authentic feeling for the series, Territory's main cast is made up entirely of Australian and New Zealand-based actors. So, while there may be a handful of fresh faces for audiences watching on Netflix, there are also some familiar stars playing prevalent roles. Actors Anna Torv, Michael Dorman, and Robert Taylor have all played roles in prominent Hollywood television and film projects, from The Last of Us to The Matrix. Territory allows them to bring their A-game to their home country, delivering a unique Western that hopes to contend with the best TV shows on Netflix.
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Territory Cast & Characters | |
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Actor | Character |
Anna Torv | Emily Lawson |
Michael Dorman | Graham Lawson |
Robert Taylor | Colin Lawson |
Sam Corlett | Marshall Lawson |
Philippa Northeast | Susie Lawson |
Sara Wiseman | Sandra Kirby |
Dan Wyllie | Hank Hodge |
Clarence Ryan | Nolan Brannock |
Jay Ryan | Campbell Miller |
Anna Torv as Emily Lawson
Date Of Birth: June 7, 1979
- Active Since: 2001
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Actor: Anna Torv is an Australian actress who gained widespread recognition for her role as Agent Olivia Dunham in the TV series Fringe, the J.J. Abrams sci-fi series that ran for five seasons. Throughout her career, she's continued working on projects in Australia, though her most well-known work has been on American TV shows, including the Netflix serial killer drama series Mindhunter. In 2022, she starred in the first few episodes of HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us, playing the video game character Tess. She's also appeared in famous shows like The Pacific and The Cleveland Show.
Notable Movies & TV Shows | |
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Title | Role |
The Last of Us | Tess |
Mindhunter | Wendy Carr |
Fringe | Olivia Dunham |
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Character: Anna Torv plays Emily Lawson, a woman who's married into the Lawson dynasty through her husband Graham. Despite not being blood-related, she's a respected presence around the Marianne Station and is seen by the family patriarch, Colin Lawson, as being more competent than Graham. However, due to her birth family's wealth and seemingly hostile intentions toward the farm, she isn't as trusted as direct members of the family could be.
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Michael Dorman as Graham Lawson
Date Of Birth: April 26, 1981
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- Active Since: 2001
Actor: Michael Dorman is a New Zealand actor whose first role was on the Australian TV series The Secret Life of Us. It wasn't until the late 2010s that Dorman began to receive wider recognition from international audiences after landing roles on the TV shows For All Mankind and Patriot. He also appeared in a minor role in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. In the 2020s, Michael Dorman has become a familiar face on various streaming TV shows, with a role on Netflix's One Piece.
Michael Dorman befriended Russell Crowe on the set of The Water Diviner (2014), who then paid for Dorman to fly to the US and further his acting career in Hollywood.
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Notable Movies & TV Shows | |
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Title | Role |
For All Mankind | Gordo Stevens |
One Piece | Gol D. Roger |
Patriot | John Tavner |
The Invisible Man | Tom Griffin |
Character: Michael Dorman plays Graham Lawson, the eldest son of Colin Lawson. It's established that, before the events of the series, Colin chose Graham's younger brother, Daniel, over him, believing that he didn't have the toughness to be the leader of the Marianne Station. Graham struggles with alcoholism, and his relationships with his wife and children are shown to be suffering during the events of Territory.
Robert Taylor as Colin Lawson
Date Of Birth: 1963
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- Active Since: 1988
Actor: Robert Taylor is an Australian actor who's been working on various films & television shows since the late 1980s. While he'd been acting in Australia for over a decade before the film was released, Taylor gained notoriety by playing Agent Jones in The Matrix. Robert Taylor's best-known work is on the Netflix series Longmire, one of the best Western TV shows of all time, where he played the titular Sheriff Walt Longmire in all six seasons. Territory is Taylor's second big Western for the streaming platform. He also co-starred with Anna Torv on the Australian series The Newsreader.
Notable Movies & TV Shows | |
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Title | Role |
Longmire | Sheriff Walt Longmire |
The Meg | Dr. Heller |
Kong: Skull Island | Captain of the Boat |
The Matrix | Agent Jones |
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Character: Robert Taylor plays Colin Lawson, the patriarch of the Lawson family. Colin isn't the leader of the Marianne Station anymore after stepping down and passing the role to his son Daniel. However, he's still massively influential in deciding the new owner. He has a rather antagonistic relationship with his son Graham, whom he seems to despise.
Sam Corlett as Marshall Lawson
Date Of Birth: April 24, 1996
- Active Since: 2018
Actor: Sam Corlett is an Australian actor who's only appeared in a few film and television projects prior to Territory, though he's already had some success on Netflix shows. The most notable titles in his short filmography include Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, where he played Caliban in seasons 3 and 4. In recent years, he starred as the famous historical figure Leif Erikson on the Netflix series Vikings: Valhalla, leading the show's three seasons.
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Notable Movies & TV Shows | |
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Title | Role |
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina | Caliban |
Vikings: Valhalla | Leif Erikson |
Character: Marshall Lawson is Graham Lawson's son, who's gone rogue for years. He returns to Marianne Station for Daniel's funeral, with his main friend encouraging him to use his familial ties to obtain wealth. His relationships with the other Lawson family members are wedged by past conflicts.
Philippa Northeast as Susie Lawson
Date Of Birth: September 23, 1994
- Active Since: 2003
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Actor: Philippa Northeast is an Australian actress who had her first role in the sketch comedy series Skithouse. She returned to acting a decade later for her most widely-known role on the Australian soap opera Home and Away, where she played Evelyn MacGuire between 2013 and 2017. She had a recurring role on The Newsreader alongside her Territory co-stars Anna Torv and Robert Taylor. In 2019, she starred in the Australian comedy movie Standing Up for Sunny alongside Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte.
Notable Movies & TV Shows | |
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Title | Role |
Standing Up for Sunny | Sunny |
The Newsreader | Kay Walters |
Home and Away | Evelyn MacGuire |
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Character: Philippa Northeast plays Susie Lawson, Graham's daughter who's returned from college with the intention of taking a larger role in the family business.
Territory Supporting Cast & Characters
Sara Wiseman as Sandra Kirby: Sara Wiseman is a New Zealand actress who's been acting for nearly three decades. In 2024, she appeared in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Dan Wyllie as Hank Hodge: Dan Wylie is an Australian actor who's been working in film and TV since 1990, with his best-known roles including Love My Way and the Russell Crowe film Romper Stomper.
Clarence Ryan as Nolan Brannock: Clarence Ryan is an Australian actor whose film credits include Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
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Jay Ryan as Campbell Miller: Jay Ryan is a New Zealand Actor known in Australia for playing Jack Scully on the soap opera Neighbors. He made his breakthrough in feature films in 2019's It Chapter Two.
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Territory (2024)
A power struggle erupts after the death of the Lawson family patriarch, leaving their massive cattle station without a clear successor. Rival factions, from cattle barons and Indigenous elders to billionaires and gangsters, vie for control. Tensions rise as the once-dominant Lawson family faces betrayal from within and outside forces.
- Cast
- Anna Torv , Michael Dorman , Robert Taylor , Sam Corlett
- Character(s)
- Emily Lawson , Graham Lawson , Colin Lawson , Marshall Lawson
- Release Date
- October 24, 2024
- Main Genre
- Western