# Netflix Releases Trailer for New Series 'My Brilliant Career' An Eloise Bridgerton story in the Australian bush - **Source:** [Mashable](https://brifing.si/source/3cd6d1d0-9c29-4750-8bc9-f2afefb52505) - **Published:** 2026-07-21 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/40164957-659c-4206-95a2-437ff105f0d5 ## Netflix's New Series Netflix has released the official trailer for the Australian period drama 'My Brilliant Career'. The series is based on Miles Franklin's classic novel published in 1901 and tells the story of young writer Sybylla. ## Sybylla's Story Sybylla is a character more interested in building her career than securing a good marriage. She rebels against her family's plans and society's expectations of a young woman. ## An Independent Life Sybylla's plans for an independent life become endangered when she falls in love. This situation highlights the conflict between her career goals and personal life. ## Production Team The series is written and produced by Liz Doran. The cast includes Christopher Chung, Anna Chancellor, Genevieve O'Reilly, and others. ## Cast Philippa Northeast stars as Sybylla in the lead role. Other notable roles include Kate Mulvany, Jake Dunn, and Alexander England. ## Release Date 'My Brilliant Career' will be available on Netflix starting August 13. The series is poised to be an intriguing production for fans of period dramas. ## Sources covering this story - https://mashable.com/entertainment/netflix-my-brilliant-career-trailer — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._