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Griffiths Joins Wentworth's New Drama
3 Sep
Summary
- Rachel Griffiths joins Wentworth: Halfway Home cast.
- Sophie Lowe also joins the Binge drama series.
- Production is underway in Melbourne, Australia.
Acclaimed actress Rachel Griffiths has joined the cast of Wentworth: Halfway Home, an upcoming Australian drama series and a spin-off of the original Wentworth. Sophie Lowe is also set to star in the Binge series. Griffiths will embody Moira, a new resident at Sal's Halfway House, whose past involves fraud and a life of luxury before her husband's death revealed their financial ruin.
Lowe's character, Sam, is a parolee with a history of stalking. The series also features returning Wentworth stars Katrina Milosevic, Nicole da Silva, and Kate Box. Production for Wentworth: Halfway Home is currently underway in Melbourne, with the story following Boomer as she navigates parole and seeks custody of her daughter.
Daniel Monaghan of Foxtel Group highlighted Griffiths' significant contribution to the series, anticipating her character will be a 'love to hate' figure. The new chapter aims to build on Wentworth's success while introducing fresh directions. Wentworth: Halfway Home is scheduled to debut on Binge and Foxtel later this year, with Fremantle Australia producing.
