Stan’s Bali 2002 Series Is Out This Week So Let’s Compare The Actors W/ Their IRL Subjects

The Stan original Bali 2002 tells the story of a horrifying bombing incident that sent shockwaves through Australia and Indonesia. Now, two decades later, the four-part series explores the true stories people whose lives were changed forever that day. So, speaking of real-life subjects — we’ve put together some side-by-side comparisons of the Bali 2002 actors and the people they’re portraying. Since many of these folks still have an enduring cultural impact in Australia today, we’ve also included some info about the characters’ significance to the story and modern-day ‘Straya for good measure. First up is actress Claudia Jessie

Polly MillerDan Millerkilled in the blastDan’s Fund For Burns

L: Claudia Jessie as Polly Miller. R: The real-life Polly Miller in 2003. Credit: Stan & Antony Dickson/South China Morning Post via Getty Images

Rachel GriffithsFiona Wood.

Rachel Griffiths as Dr Fiona Wood: R: The real-life Dr Fiona Wood. Credit: Stan & National Press Club of Australia

Sean KeenanLockie LeonardJason McCartney

L: Sean Keenan as Jason McCartney. R: The real-life Jason McCartney in 2003. Credit: Stan & Ryan Pierse via Getty

Richard RoxburghGraham Ashton

L Richard Roxburgh as Graham Ashton. R: The real-life Graham Ashton. Credit: Stan & Scott Barbour via Getty Images.

Sri Ayu Jati Kartika Ni-Luh ErniatiSBS

L Sri Ayu Jati Kartika as Ni-Luh Erniati. R: The real-life Ni-Luh Erniati in 2004. Credit: Stan & Suzanne Plunkett via AP Photo

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