Broome local Ngaire Pigram to play supporting role in upcoming Mystery Road second season

After two years of wondering what case Detective Jay Swan will take on next, Mystery Road is set to return to our television screens this month, with plenty for the West Kimberley to be excited about. The new season, which was filmed in Broome, is set to premiere on ABC on April 19, with local actress Ngaire Pigram joining the cast as the “staunch and cheeky” Leonie. Speaking to the Broome Advertiser, Pigram said being part of the second series felt amazing. “Some of them I was working with for the first time, and others I was meeting again in the industry and getting to work with them,” she said. “I absolutely love and adore each and every one of them, from the cast members to the crew to the extras — they’re all amazing and creative.” The new season will see indigenous detective Jay Swan (Aaron Pedersen) taking on a grisly case in a coastal town where the desert meets the ocean. Pigram said the show was about more than just a murder mystery. “It has a lot of heart to it as well and it explores themes around law v law and Australian indigenous identity,” she said. “Without giving too much away, my character Leonie is very staunch, cheeky, feisty and she has a lot of heart, and you will certainly see why.” It has been two years since the award-winning first season of Mystery Road aired on television, showcasing locations in the East Kimberley such as Wyndham and Kununurra. This time around, the West Kimberley will be put under the spotlight, providing the backdrop for the season. As a Broome local, Pigram said being part of the show and seeing the strong local involvement in producing it meant a lot to her. “It was really nice to see the producers put so much effort into having the local creatives, crew and performers involved rather than just being part of the background,” she said. “I feel like the producers made sure of that and embraced what we have to offer rather than just the landscapes, which is lovely. “It’s lovely to have such an amazing series come to town and for them to embrace and involve the locals as well.” Mystery Road season two premieres on ABC and iView on April 19 at 8.30pm.

Broome local Ngaire Pigram to play supporting role in upcoming Mystery Road second season

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