Get the latest gossip
Inside the tragic true story behind new Netflix show Boy Swallows Universe that follows a young boy, 13, who finds himself navigating through the criminal underworld of 1980s Brisbane
The seven-part Netflix series Boy Swallows Universe has become a universal hit since its release on January 11 - with elements of the story revealed to be inspired by the author's childhood
Australian Netflix drama Boy Swallows Universe was released on January 11 The plot follows two brothers who navigate 1980s Brisbane criminal underworld Parts of the story are loosely inspired by the author's own childhood experiences Trent Dalton (L) and Felix Cameron (R), who plays Eli Bell, pose for photographs during the Netflix global premiere of Boy Swallows Universe on January 09 2024 in Brisbane, Australia (Photo: Getty) For example, the retro red telephone that features in a number of pivotal scenes Eli and August's house is one of the mystical touches in the novel and TV series - but the author explains it encompasses many true events that lead the story's plot.
Or read this on Daily Mail
