The Messenger: episode guide


Episode 1

Sun, May 14, 2023 (8:21 ABC; all eps on iView)
Written by Sarah Lambert & Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Scruffy cab-driver Ed is hardly the saviour-most-likely, until one day he receives an Ace of Diamonds playing card, the addresses of three strangers written on it. Who sent this card? And what is Ed meant to do with it?

  • Cast (in order of appearance):
  • William McKenna as Ed Kennedy,
  • Alexandra Jensen as Audrey Singer,
  • Chris Alosio as Marv Leota,
  • Kartanya Maynard as Ritchie Moran,
  • Yure Covich as Robber,
  • Kevin Batiwala as Booze Barn Cashier,
  • Coralie Richard as Young Woman With Baby,
  • Justin Smith as Snr Sergeant Hal Kaine,
  • Carmela Ohmenzetter as Constable Kerry Spencer,
  • Roy as Doorman,
  • Jack Finsterer as Gregor Kennedy,
  • Stephen Hunter as Vin Moran,
  • Sandy Greenwood as Tanya Moran,
  • Michelle Escobar as News Reporter,
  • Susmitha Gunaratnam as Karen,
  • Taofia Pellesasa as Luca,
  • Selim Karaaslan as Nic,
  • Monica Sayers as Latte Mum,
  • Harrison Green as Simon,
  • Olga Markovic as Dr Lilah Salim,
  • Maggie Dence as Milla Roseby,
  • Emmanuelle Mattana as Sophie,
  • Tom Frost as Axel,
  • Duncan Fellows as Dale,
  • Sallie J Don as Lisa,
  • Karelina Coco Clarke as Angelina,
  • Adam Hedditch as Sophie's Dad

Episode 2

Sun, May 21, 2023
Written by Kirsty Fisher & Sarah Lambert
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Ed must confront just how far he'll go to complete the card and comes to realise the messages may be coming from someone very close.

  • Cast:
  • William McKenna as Ed Kennedy,
  • Duncan Fellows as Dale,
  • Roy as Doorman,
  • Justin Smith as Snr Sergeant Hal Kaine,
  • Kartanya Maynard as Ritchie Moran,
  • Chris Haywood as Dr Nadel,
  • Alexandra Jensen as Audrey Singer,
  • Chris Alosio as Marv Leota,
  • Emmanuelle Mattana as Sophie,
  • Maya Stange as Julie Singer,
  • Sandy Greenwood as Tanya Moran,
  • Stephen Hunter as Vin Moran,
  • Karelina Coco Clarke as Angelina,
  • Dean Gould as Sideline Dad,
  • Adam Hedditch as Sophie's Dad,
  • Rebecca Massey as Bev Kennedy,
  • Jack Finsterer as Gregor Kennedy,
  • Felix Williamson as Don King,
  • Sallie J Don as Lisa,
  • Brigid Zengeni as Judge Claire Wilkins,
  • Jenae O'Connor as Sergeant Rosemary Swain,
  • Yure Covich as Robber

Episode 3

Sun, May 28, 2023
Written by Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Helena Brooks

Ed finally ticks off all the messages on the Ace of Diamonds but then another ace appears and Ed realises this is only the beginning.

  • Cast:
  • William McKenna as Ed Kennedy,
  • Emmanuelle Mattana as Sophie,
  • Adam Redditch as Sophie's Dad,
  • Sheridan Harbridge as Daz,
  • Richard Brancatisano as Joe,
  • Alastair Bradman as Jett,
  • Gilbert Bradman as Lou,
  • Maya Stange as Julie Singer,
  • Alexandra Jensen as Audrey Singer,
  • Kartanya Maynard as Ritchie Moran,
  • Jack Finsterer as Gregor Kennedy,
  • Chris Alosio as Marv Leota,
  • Stephen Hunter as Vin Moran,
  • Sandy Greenwood as Tanya Moran,
  • Rebecca Massey as Bev Kennedy,
  • Kaspar Frost as Young Ed,
  • Louis Byrne as Young Tommy,
  • Guy Edmonds as Gavin Rose,
  • Tom Frost as Axel Rose,
  • Felix Williamson as Don King,
  • Rodney Todd as Bowlo Cashier,
  • Crystal Richardson as Angie Caruso,
  • Nic Cassim as Tony O'Reilly,
  • Justin Smith as Snr Sergeant Hal Kaine,
  • Maggie Dence as Milla Roseby,
  • Di Adams as Josephine,
  • Jonathan Biggins as Father Terence O'Reilly,
  • Roy as Doorman

Episode 4

Sun, June 04, 2023
Written by Kim Wilson
Directed by Helena Brooks

Completing the second ace builds Ed's confidence, and unexpectedly leads him closer to his estranged family, only to spin him further away.

  • Cast:
  • William McKenna as Ed Kennedy,
  • Jonathan Biggins as Father Terence O'Reilly,
  • Di Adams as Josephine,
  • Alexandra Jensen as Audrey Singer,
  • Nic Cassim as Tony O'Reilly,
  • Jason Jago as James Jimmy Reynold,
  • Kartanya Maynard as Ritchie Moran,
  • Chris Alosio as Marv Leota,
  • Grace Chan as Church Organist,
  • Sandy Greenwood as Tanya Moran,
  • Stephen Hunter as Vin Moran,
  • Kerrie Ray as Nan,
  • Crystal Richard as Angela Caruso,
  • Griffin Elliot as Young Terence O'Reilly,
  • Guy Findlay as Young Tony O'Reilly,
  • Justin Smith as Snr Sergeant Hal Kaine,
  • Harrison Green as Simon,
  • Rebecca Massey as Bev Kennedy,
  • Matthew Alexander as Tommy,
  • Jack Finsterer as Gregor Kennedy,
  • Guy Edmonds as Gavin Rose,
  • Maya Stange as Julie Singer,
  • Alastair Bradman as Jett,
  • Gilbert Bradman as Lou,
  • Emmanuelle Mattana as Sophie,
  • Adam Hedditch as Sophie's Dad,
  • Maggie Dence as Milla Roseby,
  • Nikki Thornburn as Church Vocalist,
  • Maizy Jane Coombes as Violinist,
  • James W Seeney as Guitar Player 1,
  • John Benjamin as Guitar Player 2,
  • Indiana Kwong as Ingrid George,
  • Roy as Doorman

Episode 5

Sun, June 11, 2023
Written by Magda Wozniak
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

The arrival of a third ace convinces Ed the cards are his true calling, something that alienates his friends and puts all his relationships at risk.

  • Cast:
  • William McKenna as Ed Kennedy,
  • Chris Alosio as Marv Leota,
  • Kartanya Maynard as Ritchie Moran,
  • Alexandra Jensen as Audrey Singer,
  • Harrison Green as Simon,
  • Alastair Bradman as Jett,
  • Gilbert Bradman as Lou,
  • Maya Stange as Julie Singer,
  • Susan Huang as Librarian,
  • Glenn Levett as Taxi Customer,
  • Justin Smith as Snr Sergeant Hal Kaine,
  • Sheridan Harbridge as Daz,
  • Nicholas Hope as Bernie,
  • Isaac Watson as Jessie Tan,
  • Zaire Shaw Ussene as Isa Tan,
  • Jason Chong as Henry Tan,
  • Bolude Watson as Marie Tan,
  • Ariyah Devontae Pitts as Tan Child 1,
  • Kai'Reese Devontae Pitts as Tan Child 2,
  • Jack Finsterer as Gregor Kennedy,
  • Taofia Pelesasa as Lucaaa Leota,
  • Selim Karaaslan as Nic Leota,
  • Sarah Takau as Celeste Leota,
  • David Fane as Sal Leota,
  • Stephen Ryan as Elderly Man,
  • Susan Kennedy as Elderly Woman,
  • Rebecca Massey as Bev Kennedy,
  • Maggie Dence as Milla Roseby,
  • Nuno Filipe as Melussofs Owner,
  • Ritchie Cotton as Gravedigger,
  • Roy as Doorman

Note: The Sentimental Bloke (Wikipedia, youtube)

Episode 6

Sun, June 18, 2023
Written by Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

Christmas gives Ed the chance to make peace with those closest to him, but a sudden loss leaves him questioning his sanity.

  • Cast:
  • William McKenna as Ed Kennedy,
  • Chris Alosio as Marv Leota,
  • Emmanuelle Mattana as Sophie,
  • Kartanya Maynard as Ritchie Moran,
  • Alexandra Jensen as Audrey Singer,
  • Adam Hedditch as Sophie's Dad,
  • Jonathan Biggins as Father Terence O'Reilly,
  • Nic Cassim as Tony O'Reilly,
  • Jason Chong as Henry Tan,
  • Brooke Wilson as Girl Teen,
  • Sebastian Youssef as Boy Teen,
  • Alastair Bradman as Jett,
  • Gilbert Bradman as Lou,
  • Felix Williamson as Don King,
  • Paul Hughes as Elf,
  • India Wyville as Santa's Helper,
  • Maya Stange as Julie Singer,
  • Rebecca Massey as Bev Kennedy,
  • Matthew Alexander as Tommy,
  • Justin Smith as Snr Sergeant Hal Kaine,
  • Jack Finsterer as Gregor Kennedy,
  • Kaspar Frost as Young Ed,
  • Louis Byrne as Young Tommy,
  • Lawrence Ola as Marv's Uncle,
  • Anapela Polataivao as Olivia Leota,
  • David Fane as Sal Leota,
  • Taylani-Rae Setu as Marv's Niece,
  • Sarah Takau as Celeste Leota,
  • Taofia Pelesasa as Luca Leota,
  • Selim Karaaslan as Nic Leota,
  • Sophia Kirk as Marv's Aunt,
  • Stephen Hunter as Vin Moran,
  • Sandy Greenwood as Tanya Moran,
  • Maggie Dence as Milla Roseby,
  • Teresa Kearney as Young Ritchie,
  • Lexie Hallett as Young Audrey,
  • Masha Basman as Suzanne,
  • Richard Brancatisano as Joe,
  • Abe Mitchell as Heathcliff,
  • Nicholas Hope as Bernie,
  • Cheryl Mundy Trimanya as Nan Voiceover,
  • Roy as Doorman

Episode 7

Sun, June 25, 2023
Written by Kim Wilson
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

When Ed puts his best mates on the Ace of Hearts, he's shocked to learn how little he really knows about those he loves most.

  • Cast:
  • William McKenna as Ed Kennedy,
  • Jonathan Biggins as Father Terence O'Reilly,
  • Chris Alosio as Marv Leota,
  • Alexandra Jensen as Audrey Singer,
  • Kartanya Maynard as Ritchie Moran,
  • Sammy Hayes as Removalist,
  • Sandy Greenwood as Tanya Moran,
  • Chris Haywood as Dr Nadel,
  • Stephen Hunter as Vin Moran,
  • Felix Williamson as Don King,
  • Alice Rooney as Don King Shop Assistant,
  • Madison Croft as Kim King,
  • Joshua Lawrence as Don King Customer,
  • Masha Basman as Suzanne,
  • Arwen Tonta as Melinda,
  • Shonagh Wheeler as Playground Mum,
  • Jessica Gallaty as Playground Mum,
  • Elizabeth Cartmer as Playground Mum,
  • Sara Piccinelli as Playground Mum,
  • Alice Piccinelli as Playground Child,
  • Tommy Piccinelli as Playground Child,
  • Jackson Wheeler as Playground Child,
  • Saba Wheeler as Playground Child,
  • David Fane as Sal Leota,
  • Sarah Takau as Celeste Leota,
  • Anapela Polataivao as Olivia Leota,
  • Taofia Pelesasa as Luca Leota,
  • Selim Karaaslan as Nic Leota,
  • Sheridan Harbridge as Daz,
  • Harrison Green as Simon,
  • Mariah Sciacca as Young Amy,
  • Teresa Kearney as Young Ritchie,
  • Kat Dominis as Amy Parker,
  • Nic Cassim as Tony O'Reilly,
  • Emmanuelle Mattana as Sophie,
  • Adam Hedditch as Sophie's Dad,
  • Guy Edmonds as Gavin Rose,
  • Tom Frost as Axel Rose,
  • Lexie Hallett as Young Audrey,
  • Annitha Kontyo as Teacher,
  • Maya Stange as Julie Singer,
  • Justin Smith as Snr Sergeant Hal Kaine,
  • Matt Hill as Cop,
  • Roy as Doorman

Episode 8

Sun, July 02, 2023
Written by Sarah Lambert
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Ed is failing the most important card but comes to see the real message has been for him, something that unlocks his ability to succeed.

  • Cast:
  • Arwen Tonta as Melinda,
  • William McKenna as Ed Kennedy,
  • Chris Alosio as Marv Leota,
  • Justin Smith as Snr Sergeant Hal Kaine,
  • Matt Hill as Cop,
  • Masha Basman as Suzanne,
  • Anapela Polataivao as Olivia Leota,
  • David Fane as Sal Leota,
  • Taofia Pelesasa as Luca Leota,
  • Selim Karaaslan as Nic Leota,
  • Kartanya Maynard as Ritchie Moran,
  • Alexandra Jensen as Audrey Singer,
  • Maya Stange as Julie Singer,
  • Sarah Takau as Celeste Leota,
  • Jonathan Biggins as Father Terence O'Reilly,
  • John Mateialona Maumau as Marv's Lawyer Cousin Frank,
  • Harrison Green as Simon,
  • Sallie J Don as Lisa,
  • Karelina Coco Clarke as Angelina,
  • Sandy Greenwood as Tanya Moran,
  • Stephen Hunter as Vin Moran,
  • Kerrie Ray as Ritchie's Nanna,
  • Teresa Kearney as Young Ritchie,
  • David Nash as Apartment Dad,
  • Isabella Yeo as Apartment Child,
  • William Yeo as Apartment Child,
  • CJ Gilbert as Cell Buddy,
  • Maizy Jane Coombes as Violinist,
  • Sel Hiew as Smoking Woman,
  • Felix Williamson as Don King,
  • Madison Croft as Kim King,
  • Chris Haywood as Dr Nadel,
  • Nic Cassim as Tony O'Reilly,
  • Rebecca Massey as Bev Kennedy,
  • Di Adams as Josephine,
  • Michelle Kinnane as Judith,
  • Maggie Dence as Milla Roseby,
  • Jack Finsterer as Gregor Kennedy,
  • Jason Jago as Jimmy Reynolds,
  • Alastair Bradman as Jett Singer,
  • Gilbert Bradman as Lou Singer,
  • Soliel Russo as Selfie Girl,
  • Therisa Meylin as Selfie Girl,
  • Kevin Batliwale as Cashier,
  • Yure Covich as Robber,
  • Roy as Doorman