Much of this film is shot in the small Australian town of Winton. Mystery Road held its first screening there. Some of iconic Australian film, Crocodile Dundee, was shot there (The Walkabout Creek Pub Scene).
While looking for extras, a man by the name of Jonathan Stimberg was the first to apply for a role. At the time, he was on the run for killing his neighbor. He actually got a part but had to turn down as he had to head to Darwin in a hurry. To his surprise, the casting director, found out that night on the news. Ironically, Jonathan got the role of police officer!
Hugo Weaving, who plays Johnno in this film, is the real-life uncle of Samara Weaving, who plays the role of Peggy.
Ivan Sen wrote and directed a sequel to Mystery Road, entitled Goldstone (2016). Aaron Pedersen reprises his role, and joining the cast is David Wenham, Alex Russell, David Gulpilil and Jacki Weaver. A spin-off mini-series also titled Mystery Road screened on the ABC in 2018.
Samara Weaving's debut.
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