Born Again (Wentworth)
| Company type | Television series season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | May 20, 2014 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Key people | Jo Porter (executive producer) |
| Products | Wentworth (TV series) |
The crime drama series Wentworth returned for its second season on May 20, 2014, airing on the Australian channel SoHo. This season, comprising 12 episodes, was overseen by executive producer Jo Porter, Fremantle Media's drama director. The narrative resumes three months following Bea Smith's critical actions from the previous season, including the killing of Jacs Holt and Franky Doyle's ascension to the position of top inmate. The arrival of Governor Joan Ferguson introduced new tensions and intricacies to the prison environment. This season earned several nominations and accolades.
Regular
- Danielle Cormack portraying Bea Smith
- Nicole da Silva as Franky Doyle
- Kate Atkinson in the role of Deputy Governor Vera Bennett
- Celia Ireland playing Liz Birdsworth
- Shareena Clanton as Doreen Anderson
- Aaron Jeffery as Matthew "Fletch" Fletcher
- Robbie Magasiva portraying Will Jackson
- Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Pamela Rabe in the role of Governor Joan Ferguson
Recurring
- Socratis Otto as Maxine Conway
- Georgia Chara portraying Jess Warner
- Ally Fowler as Simone "Simmo" Slater
- Kathryn Beck playing Sky Pierson
- Jacquie Brennan as Linda Miles
- Reef Ireland in the role of Brayden Holt
- Ra Chapman portraying Kim Chang
- Luke McKenzie as Nash Taylor
- Maggie Naouri playing Rose Atkins
- Steve Le Marquand as Colin Bates
- Tony Briggs in the role of Steve Faulkner
- Kasia Kaczmarek portraying Lindsay Coulter
- Katherine Halliday as Sarah Briggs
- Alex Menglet playing Fencing Master
- Marta Kaczmarek as Marge Plymouth
Episodes
Production
On 5 June 2013, Wentworth received approval for a second season. Brian Walsh, Foxtel Television's executive director, praised the series' daring narrative approach, which had generated unprecedented engagement among Foxtel subscribers, underscoring its significant appeal both domestically and abroad. Jo Porter, Fremantle Media Australia's director and executive producer, highlighted the creative team's strong commitment to extending the show's storyline.
Filming
The production of the 12-episode second season commenced on 23 September 2013 at a specially constructed set located in Clayton, Victoria, Melbourne, wrapping up on 13 February 2014.
Crew
Amanda Crittenden continued her role as producer. Returning directors included Kevin Carlin and Catherine Millar, while new additions to the directing team were Pino Amenta, Steve Jodrell, and Dee McLachlan. Marcia Gardner assumed the position of script producer and collaborated with writers Tim Hobart, Pete McTighe, and John Ridley.
Casting
Season two marked the introduction of the infamous Prisoner character Joan "The Freak" Ferguson, portrayed as a menacing prison officer. Jo Porter expressed enthusiasm about revisiting this complex figure from the original series. Pamela Rabe was officially cast in this role on 21 September 2013. The season did not see the return of Kris McQuade (Jacs Holt), Catherine McClements (Meg Jackson), or Leeanna Walsman (Erica Davidson). Conversely, Katrina Milosevic, who plays Sue "Boomer" Jenkins, was elevated to the main cast alongside Rabe.
Accolades
- AACTA Awards (2015)
- Danielle Cormack received a nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama for the episode "Into the Night"
- ASTRA Awards (2015)
- Danielle Cormack won Most Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor
- Celia Ireland, Nicole da Silva, and Pamela Rabe were nominated for Most Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor
- Aaron Jeffery and Robbie Magasiva earned nominations for Most Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor
- Wentworth secured the award for Most Outstanding Drama
- Australian Directors Guild (2015)
- Kevin Carlin received a nomination for Best Direction in a TV Drama Series for the episode "Into the Night"
- AWGIE Awards (2015)
- Pete McTighe was nominated for Best Script for a Television Series for the episode "Fear Her"
- Logie Awards (2015)
- Wentworth won Most Outstanding Drama Series
- Danielle Cormack was awarded Most Outstanding Actress
- Nicole da Silva was nominated for Most Outstanding Actress
Home media
Distributors
- Roadshow Entertainment (Australia)
- FremantleMedia (United Kingdom)
- Acorn DVD (United States)
- WVG Medien (Germany)
Set Information
- Total episodes: 12; total runtime: approximately 549 minutes
- Aspect ratio: widescreen 1.78:1
Audio Specifications
- English Dolby Digital 5.1 available in regions 1, 2, and 4
- English and German Dolby Digital 2.0 provided in German region (region 2)
Blu-ray Audio Formats
- English DTS-HD 2.0 (Region B Germany)
- German DTS-HD 2.0 (Region B Germany)
- English DTS-Master Audio 5.1 (Region B Australia)
Subtitle Options
- German subtitles included on DVD and Blu-ray editions in Germany
Disc Details
- Available in various formats ranging from three to four discs depending on region and format (DVD or Blu-ray)
Classification Ratings
- Australian Classification Board rating: MA15+
- British Board of Film Classification rating: 18
- Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft rating: 16