The Long Game (Wentworth)
| Company type | Television season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | April 7, 2015 |
| Founder | FremantleMedia |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Jo Porter (Drama Director), Amanda Crittenden (Producer) |
| Products | Wentworth (TV series) |
| Parent | FremantleMedia |
The third installment of the drama series Wentworth debuted on Australia's SoHo channel on 7 April 2015. Overseen by FremantleMedia's Drama Director, Jo Porter, this season comprises 12 episodes. The storyline picks up four months after Bea's return to Wentworth following her escape and the retaliatory killing of Brayden Holt.
Plot
Set four months subsequent to Bea Smith's escape and the murder of Brayden Holt, she re-enters Wentworth Correctional Centre as the newly established Top Dog, earning respect from all inmates, including former leader Franky Doyle. Despite Franky’s loss of authority, tensions persist, particularly with Boomer focusing hostility on Liz Birdsworth. Doreen Anderson's pregnancy advances under the vigilant supervision of Ferguson. Concurrently, Deputy Governor Vera Bennett becomes increasingly wary of Ferguson's manipulations, while Will Jackson remains oblivious amid suspicions surrounding Fletch’s hit-and-run incident.
Regular
- Danielle Cormack portraying Bea Smith
- Nicole da Silva as Franky Doyle
- Celia Ireland in the role of Liz Birdsworth
- Shareena Clanton playing Doreen Anderson
- Aaron Jeffery as Matt "Fletch" Fletcher
- Robbie Magasiva portraying Will Jackson
- Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Kate Atkinson in the role of Deputy Governor Vera Bennett
- Pamela Rabe as Governor Joan Ferguson
Recurring
- Socratis Otto as Maxine Conway
- Tammy Macintosh portraying Kaz Proctor
- Libby Tanner as Bridget Westfall
- Georgia Chara in the role of Jess Warner
- Pia Miranda playing Jodie Spiteri
- Ra Chapman as Kim Chang
- Jacquie Brennan portraying Linda Miles
- Martin Sacks in the role of Derek Channing
- Edwina Samuels as Sophie Donaldson
- Maggie Naouri playing Rose Atkins
- Damien Richardson as Detective Michael Mears
- Tony Nikolakopoulos portraying Nils Jasper
- Alex Menglet as Fencing Master
- Sally-Anne Upton playing Lucy "Juice" Gambaro
- Charli Tjoe as Tina Mercado
- Miles Paras portraying Cindy Lou
- Kasia Kaczmarek as Lindsay Coulter
- Bessie Holland in the role of Stella Radic
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Production
On 29 January 2014, FremantleMedia confirmed the renewal of Wentworth for a third installment, scheduled for broadcast in 2015.
Jo Porter, FremantleMedia's Drama Director, commended Foxtel as an excellent broadcasting partner, emphasizing the series' success both nationally and abroad. She attributed the commissioning of the third season to the unwavering commitment of the writers, directors, cast, and crew who have contributed since the show's inception.
Brian Walsh, Executive Director of Television at Foxtel, highlighted the impressive reception and global acclaim of the debut season. He mentioned that producer Amanda Crittenden returned with her team to film season two on location, describing the narrative arcs planned for season three as strikingly compelling.
Filming for the third season commenced in March 2014 on a specially constructed set and wrapped up in July 2014. The concluding table read occurred on 8 July 2014.
Joining the ensemble were former All Saints actors Pia Miranda, Libby Tanner, and Tammy Macintosh, portraying inmate Jodie Spiteri, psychologist Bridget Westfall, and vigilante Karen Proctor, respectively.
Accolades
- AACTA Awards (2015)
- Awarded: Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama – Pamela Rabe
- Nominated: Best Television Drama Series – Wentworth – Jo Porter & Amanda Crittenden
- Nominated: Subscription Television 20th Anniversary Award for Best Drama – Wentworth
- Australian Writers' Guild Awards (2015 & 2016)
- Awarded: Best Script for a Television Series – Stuart Page (Episode 1: "The Governor's Pleasure")
- Nominated: Best Script for a Television Series – Pete McTighe (Episode 12: "Blood and Fire")
- Logie Awards (2016)
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Actress – Pamela Rabe
- Awarded: Most Outstanding Supporting Actress – Celia Ireland
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Drama Series – Wentworth
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