| Starring: | Lincoln Younes |
| Composer: | Antony Partos |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 18 |
| Executive Producer: | Mark Fennessy |
| Cinematography: | Bruce Young |
| Runtime: | 44–62 minutes |
| Company: | Helium Pictures |
| Network: | Paramount+ |
| Last Aired: | present |
Last King of the Cross is an Australian drama television series on Paramount+, which premiered on 17 February 2023. The series is inspired by the autobiography of nightclub owner John Ibrahim and his experiences in Sydney's Kings Cross and Oxford Street. It is produced by Helium Pictures and distributed internationally through Cineflix Rights.[1] [2] The second season premiered on 30 August 2024.[3] [4] [5]
The series follows John Ibrahim's (Lincoln Younes) journey from early poverty amid a Lebanese immigrant family to later success.[6] Despite a lack of prospects, he becomes a nightclub mogul of Sydney's Kings Cross, known as much for entertainment as for crime and vice.
Once established in King's Cross, Ibrahim sets his sights on 1990s Oxford Street in Sydney.[7]
Filming of the first season began in 2022, with strict Covid-19 protocols in place. A car park in Western Sydney was converted to recreate the Kings Cross area. The team had to film amid torrential rain, amid the 2022 New South Wales floods.[8]
Ian McShane had originally been cast as Ezra Shipman, but had to withdraw citing health reasons. The role was recast with Tim Roth.[8]
The first season of the show became the most-watched Australian series on Paramount+.[9]