Two of Australia's favourite comedians just clocked on for the same shift.
Filming has kicked off in Melbourne on Separated At Birth, a new six-part ABC comedy created by and starring Nazeem Hussain. The series follows paramedic Sameer, whose life falls apart when his wife asks for a divorce in the delivery room, moments after their first child is born.
Joining Hussain is Urzila Carlson as Donna, Sameer’s fiercely independent colleague turned housemate who helps him fumble through co-parenting, identity crises and the full weight of two big, complicated families colliding.
Separated At Birth
- Screening on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2026
- Created and written by Nazeem Hussain, Sarah Lang, Sara Pascoe and Matt Okine
- Directed by Nina Buxton
- Produced by Princess Pictures for the ABC
- Major production investment from the ABC and Screen Australia, in association with VicScreen
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Hussain also co-wrote the series alongside Sarah Lang, Sara Pascoe and Matt Okine, with Nina Buxton directing. Laura Waters, Emma Fitzsimons and Chris Loveall are executive producing, with Todd Abbott and Rachel Okine overseeing for the ABC. Worldwide distribution is being handled by ABC Commercial.
Separated At Birth is a Princess Pictures production backed by major investment from the ABC and Screen Australia, in association with VicScreen’s Victorian Production Fund. Carlson’s involvement marks her second ABC comedy for 2026.
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