After an epic cry of 'NO' from TV fans when they were told their fave gritty show was getting the chop, Foxtel have confirmed today that Wentworth WILL be back in 2019 with all new episodes!
Foxtel revealed our favourite characters will be back for an additional 20 episodes with the seventh season currently in post-production and screening in 2019. Season eight is supported by Film Victoria and will commence production next year.
Brian Walsh, Foxtel’s Executive Director of Television, said: “Foxtel is proud and delighted to confirm a further 20 episodes of Wentworth. The renewal of this much loved drama is testament to Foxtel’s unwavering commitment to Australian story-telling.