Sunny Nights Turns Australia Into a Dream Job for Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden
So there’s been a lot of buzz lately around Sunny Nights, and honestly, it’s easy to see why. On screen, the new Stan series is a wildly dark comedy full of exploding crocodiles, shady criminals, and desperate schemes gone wrong. But off screen, the experience turned out to be something completely different for its two American stars, Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden. What was meant to be just another acting job ended up becoming one of those rare, mind-blowing chapters in their lives.
The show follows siblings Martin and Vicki Marvin, two Americans who land in Sydney hoping to reinvent themselves by selling a spray-tan-in-a-can product to sun-smart Australians. Predictably, nothing goes to plan. They stumble into extortion plots, violent criminals, and a bizarre underworld that feels both terrifying and absurd. It’s chaotic, bloody, and very funny. Yet while their characters struggle through Australia, the real-life story behind the scenes was far more joyful.
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Forte and Carden moved with their families from Los Angeles to Sydney for filming, and it was quickly described as a dream job. The crew was praised for being welcoming and incredibly skilled, and the atmosphere on set was said to be warm and collaborative. It was repeatedly mentioned that Australia didn’t just impress them, it genuinely blew their minds. So much so, the idea of staying longer was openly discussed between takes.
A lot of that experience was shaped by showrunner Trent O’Donnell, who didn’t just direct the actors on set but, in a way, guided their entire Australian adventure. Sporting events, hikes in the Blue Mountains, beach days, and local hotspots all became part of the routine. There was a strong sense that the visitors weren’t just passing through, but actually being shown what life there was really like. That local pride was felt deeply, especially when Australians lit up hearing the cast had explored beyond the obvious tourist spots.
On screen, the sibling dynamic is messy, impulsive, and often ruthless, but there’s also a surprising amount of heart. That balance between comedy, suspense, and emotional connection is what drew both actors to the script in the first place. Despite never having properly worked together before, their chemistry came together effortlessly, creating a relationship that feels chaotic but genuine.
As Sunny Nights prepares to stream from December 26, there’s already hope it could become a new Boxing Day tradition. And if the ending is any indication, a second season might just be needed. For Forte and Carden, one thing is clear: if it means another excuse to return to Sydney, they’re more than ready.
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