Wednesday 28 September 2022 11:59 PM Sean Penn joins the cast of the Stan Original Series C*A*U*G*H*T trends now Sean Penn joins the star-studded cast of Stan Original Series C*A*U*G*H*T set to be filmed in Sydney By Savanna Young For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:56 BST, 28 September 2022 | Updated: 23:58 BST, 28 September 2022 Viewcomments Sean Penn has joined the cast of the new Stan Original series C*A*U*G*H*T, a satirical comedy series that will begin filming in Sydney later this year. The six-episode series, directed by actor and filmmaker Kick Gurry, follows four Australian soldiers sent on a secret mission to a war-torn country. They are captured by freedom fighters after being mistaken for Americans and produce a hostage video that goes viral. Sean Penn (pictured), 62, has joined the cast of the new Stan Original series C*A*U*G*H*T, a satirical comedy series that will begin filming in Sydney later this year When the soldiers reach celebrity status, they realise that being caught might just be the best thing that could've happened to them. Penn, 62, will star in the show and also executive produce alongside producers John Schwarz and Michael Schwarz from Deeper Water Films. 'Kick’s brand of irreverence is so charged by an enthusiasm for all things considered inappropriate,' Penn said. The six-episode series, directed by actor and filmmaker Kick Gurry (pictured), follows four Australian soldiers sent on a secret mission to a war-torn country Also joining the cast is an array of Australian stars, including Lincoln Younes (left) and former Home and Away star Rebecca Breeds (right) 'From ball-sacks, to fame, idiots and intellectuals, and finally to that creepy-crawly continuum of war. 'C*A*U*G*H*T captures the comedy that is generally confined to foxholes.' Also joining the cast is an array of Australian stars, including Ben O’Toole (Detroit), Lincoln Younes (Last King of the Cross), Alexander England (upcoming Stan Original Series Black Snow), Mel Jarnson (Mortal Kombat), Fayssal Bazzi (Stateless), Dorian Nkono (The Twelve) and Rebecca Breeds (Blue Water High, Home and Away). Black Snow's Erik Thomson (left) and Bloom's Bryan Brown will also star in the series. Production for C*A*U*G*H*T is under way and the series will premiere in 2023 Matthew Fox (Last Light), Bella Heathcote (Bloom), Bryan Brown (Bloom) and Erik Thomson (Black Snow) will also star in the series. Production for C*A*U*G*H*T is under way and the series will premiere in 2023. It comes after Penn and his Australian ex-wife Leila George reunited in Sydney for New Year's Eve. The former couple sparked reconciliation rumours when they were seen with Gurry watching the world-famous fireworks display from a mansion in Point Piper. It is understood Penn quietly flew into Australia in December. He did not announce his arrival and has kept a low profile on social media. He and George, 30, have since finalised their divorce. It comes after Penn (centre right) and his Australian ex-wife Leila George (right) reunited in Sydney for New Year's Eve. The former couple sparked reconciliation rumours when they were seen with Gurry (left) watching the world-famous fireworks display from a mansion in Point Piper. Penn and George, 30, have since finalised their divorce Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility