Ascension (Wentworth)
| Industry | Television |
|---|---|
| Founded | May 28, 2019 |
| Parent | FremantleMedia |
The seventh installment of the drama series Wentworth debuted on Fox Showcase in Australia on 28 May 2019. FremantleMedia’s drama director, Jo Porter, serves as executive producer for this season. The storyline picks up several months after the previous season's conclusion, following the apparent resolution of Joan Ferguson's case and the detention of former acting Governor Derek Channing.
This series introduces several new recurring roles: Dr. Greg Miller (David de Lautour), Sean Brody (Rick Donald), Narelle Stang (Morgana O'Reilly), and Kylee Webb (Geraldine Hakewill).
Plot
After Joan Ferguson’s case is wrapped up, a pregnant Vera and her allies, Will and Jake, find themselves temporarily cleared of suspicion. Meanwhile, tensions rise among Wentworth’s prisoners as romantic entanglements, deceit, and vengeance challenge the prison’s equilibrium. Liz battles with dementia, while Boomer faces personal struggles following a family separation.
Main
- Leah Purcell as Rita Connors
- Celia Ireland as Liz Birdsworth
- Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Robbie J Magasiva as Deputy Governor/Acting Governor Will Jackson
- Tammy Macintosh as Kaz Proctor
- Kate Jenkinson as Allie Novak
- Bernard Curry as Jake Stewart
- Rarriwuy Hick as Ruby Mitchell
- Susie Porter as Marie Winter
- Kate Atkinson as Governor Vera Bennet
Special guest
Recurring
- Jacquie Brennan as Acting Deputy Governor Linda Miles
- David de Lautour as Dr. Greg Miller
- Morgana O'Reilly as Narelle Stang
- Lucia Brancastiano as Officer Peta Webb
- Geraldine Hakewill as Kylee Webb
- Rick Donald as Sean Brody
- Chloe Ng as Nurse Shen
- Artemis Ioannides as Vicky Kosta
- Anni Finsterer as May Jenkins
- Emily Havea as Mon Alston
- Sarah Hallam as Jen Hutchins
- David Downer as Attorney-General Michael Heston
- Shane Connor as Ray Houser
- Bert LaBonte as Rodney Gavin
- Thomas Fisher as Artie Donaldson
Episodes
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Production
In April 2018, prior to the premiere of the sixth season, a seventh season was officially greenlit, with filming commencing the following week.
Penny Win, Foxtel's head of drama and executive producer of Wentworth, emphasized the show's significant resonance with audiences both domestically and abroad, underlining its continued commitment to high-caliber Australian storytelling.
Season seven introduced several new characters, including Dr. Greg Miller (portrayed by David de Lautour), Sean Brody (Rick Donald), Narelle Stang (Morgana O'Reilly), and Kylee Webb (Geraldine Hakewill).
Original conclusion
Although season seven was originally planned to conclude the series, a renewal was announced in December 2018, extending the show with an additional 20 episodes scheduled for release across 2020 and 2021.
As a consequence of this extension, multiple scenes intended for the final episode were removed and reworked to serve as a lead-in for season eight. Among the excised footage were moments featuring Franky and Bridget alongside Vera and Baby Grace, as well as a cameo appearance by original Prisoner cast members Val Lehman, Fiona Spence, and Colette Mann portraying new inmates arriving at Wentworth.
Accolades
- AACTA Awards
- Nominated for Best Television Drama Series – Wentworth
- Australian Directors Guild Awards
- Kevin Carlin received a nomination for Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Series for "Under Siege: Part 2"
- Logie Awards
- The 2020 Logie Awards were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and merged with the 2021 ceremony, which featured combined nominations covering seasons seven and eight.
Home media
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