Is a Drover With No Name Better Than a Pub With No Beer?

On June 3rd Baz Luhrmann gave a speech in Bowen as part of a Queensland Day function. Baz talked about the movie itself, filming in the town, and took time to mingle with the locals.

One such local, ‘A_Bowen_Womun’, was lucky enough to meet and greet with Baz. From their brief conversation we’ve finally been given a little more insight as to why Hugh Jackman’s character (aka Drover With No Name-DWNN) is still without a name to the general public. “His character is called The Drover …he does have a real name, but it’s part of a twist.” Apparently Baz also added that this is just one of many twists which have not been publicised!

Images from the event have appeared on photographer Cameron Laird’s website featuring Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin and their adorable daughter Lillian. Also, the excellent Townsville Bulletin Bowenwood page has reported about the event, and features even more photos. The article details what Baz said, and it certainly appears that the town of Bowen has won him over! He also reveals that filming is currently a week behind schedule, but he hopes to wrap the Bowen shoot in a month. Baz confirmed that they will then head to Darwin and Kununurra, then back to Sydney toward the end of the year.

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sources: townsville bulletin, A_Bowen_Womun
images: cameronlaird.com

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