Slideshow: 23-Image Gallery For ‘Australia’ With Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman From Baz Luhrmann

Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 15, 2008 - 2:39pm

Director, producer and co-screenwriter Baz Luhrmann works on a scene on the set of Australia. Photo credit: Douglas Kirkland

CHICAGO – This 23-image slideshow contains official press images for “Australia,” which stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and newcomer Brandon Walters from director Baz Luhrmann. The film opens on Nov. 26, 2008.

“Australia” is an epic and romantic action-adventure film set in that country on the explosive brink of World War II. These production stills were released by 20th Century Fox on Nov. 13, 2008.

You can click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through this slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. Unless otherwise noted on an individual photo, all photo credits for this slideshow belong to James Fisher.

australia1: Passions ignite in “Australia” between The Drover (Hugh Jackman) and Sarah (Nicole Kidman) during their fateful journey across Australia.

australia2: Hugh Jackman portrays the rough-hewn The Drover.

australia3: The Drover (Hugh Jackman) and Sarah (Nicole Kidman) enjoy a rare moment of tranquility amid their journey across Australia.

australia4: The Drover (Hugh Jackman) and Sarah (Nicole Kidman) are plunged into upheaval, adventure and romance beyond their wildest imaginations.

australia5: The Drover (Hugh Jackman) and Sarah (Nicole Kidman) revel in the excitement and romance of their adventure.

australia6: Hugh Jackman portrays a man known only as The Drover.

australia7: Sarah (Nicole Kidman) is transformed by her epic and often perilous journey across Australia.

australia8: Nicole Kidman portrays Sarah: a woman who undertakes a profound journey of self-discovery across Australia.

australia9: The Drover races to save lives during the bombing of the city of Darwin by the Japanese forces who attacked Pearl Harbor.

australia10: Sarah (Nicole Kidman) and The Drover (Hugh Jackman) find adventure and romance during their fateful journey across Australia.

australia11: During their epic and transforming journey across Australia, The Drover (Hugh Jackman) and Sarah (Nicole Kidman) share a passionate moment.

australia12: Sarah (Nicole Kidman) finds a rare moment of peace during her adventure in the Australian outback.

australia13: Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman star in director Baz Luhrmann’s “Australia,” which is an epic and romantic action-adventure film set in that country on the explosive brink of World War II.

australia14: Sarah (Nicole Kidman) finds herself caring for an enchanting young orphan called Nullah (Brandon Walters): a half-Aboriginal, half-Caucasian boy. Photo credit: Douglas Kirkland

australia15: Newcomer Brandon Walters portrays a half-Aboriginal, half-Caucasian boy adrift in a segregated society that treats him as an outcast.

australia16: Sarah (Nicole Kidman) bonds with an enchanting young orphan named Nullah (Brandon Walters): a half-Aboriginal, half-Caucasian boy.

australia17: Sarah (Nicole Kidman) embarks on a transforming journey across hundreds of miles of Australia’s most beautiful yet unforgiving terrain.

australia18: Hugh Jackman portrays The Drover: a rough-hewn Australian who lives by his own rules.

australia19: The Drover (Hugh Jackman) is transformed by his caring for the orphan Nullah (Brandon Walters).

australia20: The main house at Faraway Downs is an immense property the size of Maryland that’s situated in the unforgiving Austrlian outback. Photo credit: Douglas Kirkland

australia21: Sarah (Nicole Kidman) and The Drover (Hugh Jackman) unexpectedly find love during a transforming journey across the Australian outback. Photo credit: Douglas Kirkland

australia22: Nicole Kidman, director Baz Luhrmann and Hugh Jackman relax on location for “Australia”.

australia23: Director, producer and co-screenwriter Baz Luhrmann works on a scene on the set of “Australia”. Photo credit: Douglas Kirkland