Nicole Kidman's new series Nine Perfect Strangers comes to life at VERY luxurious Byron Bay retreat

New aerial images have revealed the large scale production unit in Byron Bay where filming for Nicole Kidman's new Hulu series, Nine Perfect Strangers, will commence this week. Multiple trailers, a large catering tent and a filming crane have already been set up, while the number of cars parked to the side indicates that the majority of the cast and crew have arrived at the idyllic location. Click through to see more shots...

Luxury: Byron Bay's wellness retreat SOMA - which is where the screen adaption of Liane Moriaty's eighth adult novel is being brought to life - is situated adjacent to production's set-up.

Setting: New aerial images have revealed the large scale production unit in Byron Bay where filming for Nicole Kidman's new Hulu series, Nine Perfect Strangers, will commence this week.

Upcoming: Nine Perfect Strangers is based on Liane Moriarty’s bestseller of the same name, which follows nine stressed-out urbanites who escape to a wellness retreat run by Nicole's [pictured] character.

Busy: Filming will run for 19 weeks at the wellness retreat which is surrounded by acres of lush greenery.

Location: SOMA is presumably being transformed into the 'Tranquilium' retreat, which features predominantly throughout the best-selling book.

Sensational: A swimming pool, wooden deck and hot-tub serves as a crucial element of the fictional story's setting.

Best of both worlds: The picturesque outdoor area will also most likely double up as a place for the A-list cast to relax after a long day of filming.

Quiet time: Despite the remote, uncivilised feel of the retreat, it is only a short ten-minute drive away from Byron's epicentre.

Away from civilisation: The retreat also boasts a white dome where guests can partake in yoga classes.

Idyllic: SOMA's website [pictures from their website] promotes the sanctuary as 'mindfully designed with a modern yet warm aesthetic, allowing clarity externally for whatever space you need within'.

Idyllic: It is the perfect place to relax and recharge.

Picturesque: Come sunrise, sunset or any time of the day, there are unrivalled views for guests to enjoy.

Neighbour: Production has set up right next to the retreat despite having the rest of the 22-acre forest at their fingertips.

Ready to go: Multiple trailers and a large catering tent and a filming crane have already been set up.

Coming together: The number of cars parked to the side indicates that the majority of the cast and crew have arrived at the idyllic location.

Protection: There is also security covering the location around the clock.

Exciting: Last month, Nicole revealed she was 'thrilled' to be able to bring the $100 million production and hundreds of jobs to the local film industry after it was sent crashing down by the coronavirus pandemic.

Nicole said: 'It is a great opportunity for me to give back to the community that nurtured me through so much of my career'.

Behind-the-scenes: The limited series is being produced by Nicole's production company Blossom Films, alongside Big Little Lies collaborators Bruna Papandrea (Big Little Lies, Gone Girl) and David E. Kelley.

Hollywood heavyweights: Nicole will also star in the series alongside an A-list Hollywood cast including Melissa McCarthy, Bobby Cannavale, Luke Evans and Manny Jacinto.

Big names: Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Grace Van Patten and Tiffany Boone are also part of the talented line-up.

At the helms: Jonathan Levine will serve as director and executive producer on all eight episodes of the eagerly-anticipated limited series.