This production originally had the series title of ''Fallout'' which was the name of the last and most recent 'Mission Impossible' movie [See: 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' (2018)].
This Australian mini-series is a Porchlight Films production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). It was financed with support from UK based Head Gear Films and the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC). It was developed and produced in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). It was financed with the assistance of Kreo Films, Head Gear Films, and Metrol Technology. Major production investment and principal investment funding came from Screen Australia in association with investment from both Screen NSW (New South Wales) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
Sally Riley, ABC executive producer, said in 2019: "The ABC is excited to bring the unique voice of Peter Duncan back to our audiences. His razor wit and satirical retelling of the Maralinga testing will challenge those who know the history, and be unbelievable for those who have little knowledge of what happened on Australian soil. This is a fictional story about true events."
Sally Caplan, Head of Content at Screen Australia, said in 2019: "Delving into a unique chapter of Australia's history, this is an important and compelling Australian drama with local and international appeal. Peter Duncan, Vincent Sheehan and Tanya Phegan are creatives at the top of their game, and we're thrilled to see this trio combining their talents for the first time. I can't wait to see the team bring this exciting thriller to ABC prime-time audiences."
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