![]() ![]() The train station was depicted by the Santa Paula Depot in Santa Paula. The Drogheda main house was a set built on the Big Sky Ranch in Simi Valley, California. The outback scenes were filmed in southern California and the Queensland scenes were filmed on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Although the mini-series is set in Australia, it was filmed in the United States.Other actresses who auditioned for the part included Michelle Pfeiffer, Jane Seymour, Olivia Newton-John, and Kim Basinger. ![]() Frederick even dyed her hair red to showcase herself. British actress Lynne Frederick was one of many actresses who heavily campaigned for the role. Many actresses campaigned and auditioned for the role over a long period of pre-production. The role of Meggie Cleary became the most sought after role of the production, and was considered the role of a lifetime. Eventually it was decided to turn it into a mini series. Eventually Weir dropped out and Arthur Hiller was going to direct Ryan O'Neal was mooted as a star. Then Peter Weir became attached to direct Robert Redford was the favourite to play the lead. ![]() Herbert Ross was the first director, and he saw Christopher Reeve about playing the lead. ![]() Ivan Moffat wrote an early draft of the script. The novel was originally developed as a feature film with Ed Lewis attached to produce. Further information: The Thorn Birds ยง Plot Cast Actor ![]()
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