The Second

The persona of a celebrated author is threatened when her best friend and muse reveals the dark secret behind her first novel's provenance, igniting an incendiary tale of sex, lies and betrayal.

Cast

Rachael Blake

as The Writer

Susie Porter

as The Muse

Vince Colosimo

as The Publisher

Martin Sacks

as The Brother

Susan Prior

as The Detective

Megan Dale

as The Daughter

Bridget Webb

as The Favourite

Will Beasley

as The Murdered Boy

Lisa Kay

as The Senior Detective

Paula Nazarski

as The Bookstore Owner

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