by FIlmInk Staff
BELOVED CHARACTERS CONFIRMED TO RETURN, THIS TIME ON THE OUTSIDE
BINGE today announced that production kicks off next Monday, 27 July in Melbourne on Wentworth: Halfway Home, a brand-new Australian original drama series set in the freedom-adjacent world made famous by the iconic series Wentworth. This brand-new series takes the story beyond the prison walls and into a new world of redemption and survival.
A bold new chapter in the Wentworth universe, Wentworth: Halfway Home follows a group of former inmates as they attempt to rebuild their lives on the outside. Returning fan-favourites Susan ‘Boomer’ Jenkins (Katrina Milosevic), Franky Doyle (Nicole da Silva) and Lou Kelly (Kate Box) lead an ensemble cast alongside a compelling new generation of characters.
Joining the cast are Alex King, who recently starred in global hit War Machine and, in her first major television role, Chenile Chandler, with further cast to be announced.
Freshly paroled, Boomer arrives at Sal’s Halfway House determined to get custody of her daughter and build a life for the both of them. But when a body turns up, who can she trust in a home full of ex-cons? Getting out of prison was hard, but staying out may prove impossible.
Carly Heaton, Head of Scripted at Fremantle and Executive Producer, said: “This new series explores life on the outside where the stakes are higher, and the risk of losing it all is ever present. We have assembled a stellar group of cast and creatives to bring this extension of the Wentworth universe to life with some heritage fan favourites alongside a new group of fascinating characters all seeking redemption and fighting for survival outside the walls.”
Foxtel Group Executive Director, Entertainment Content, Daniel Monaghan said: “There are very few Australian dramas that leave the kind of mark Wentworth has, finding passionate audiences in more than 170 territories around the world. Wentworth: Halfway Home gives us the chance to revisit characters audiences have never stopped caring about, while telling a fresh story that stands confidently on its own. We couldn’t be more excited to bring the next chapter of this iconic franchise home to BINGE.”
Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said: “Wentworth captivated audiences around the world with its uniquely Australian storytelling, unforgettable characters and emotional depth that kept viewers invested season after season. Wentworth: Halfway Home builds on the spirit of the iconic series while forging its own distinct path, delivering audiences a powerful new chapter of redemption beyond the prison walls. We’re proud to support the talented creative team to deliver this bold new series to audiences worldwide.”
VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher said: “With its roots in Melbourne and a legacy stretching back to Prisoner in 1979, Wentworth remains one of Victoria’s greatest screen success stories. Loved by fans globally, Wentworth: Halfway Home could only be made in Melbourne. We’re proud to support the next iteration of Wentworth being made in Victoria and look forward to audiences around the world reuniting with Boomer, Lou and Franky for their next dramatic chapter.”
Wentworth, a Fremantle production that premiered in 2013 on FOXTEL, reimagined the landmark series Prisoner and became a defining moment in Australian television. Running for eight seasons, it remains one of Australian television’s most successful drama series that has been screened in over 170 territories worldwide and set a new standard for female-led storytelling. Wentworth: Halfway Home is a series anchored around survival, resilience and hope, even when the odds are against you.
Premiering exclusively on BINGE in late 2026, the series reflects BINGE’s continued investment in telling Australian stories and bringing premium, home-grown drama to screens around the world.
Production credit
Wentworth: Halfway Home is a Fremantle Australia production for BINGE. (Heartbreak High, Bay of Fires and Wentworth). Major production investment from Foxtel and Screen Australia. Financed in association with VicScreen. Local distribution by Foxtel. International sales by Fremantle. Carly Heaton and Brett Popplewell are Executive Producers Jess Paine is Co-Executive Producer and Dean O’Toole is Producer. Daniel Monaghan is Executive Director of Content for Foxtel, Lana Greenhalgh and Joshua Longhurst are Executive Producers for Foxtel. Gracie Otto is set up Director.
