Danielle Cormack plays Bea Smith, Nicole da Silva plays Franky Doyle, and Kate Atkinson plays Vera Bennett in Wentworth, a gritty Australian prison drama that reimagines the classic Prisoner.
Main cast
- Bea SmithDanielle Cormack1–4Main
- Franky DoyleNicole da Silva1–7Main
- Vera BennettKate Atkinson1–8Main
- Will JacksonRobbie Magasiva1–8Main
- Joan FergusonPamela Rabe2–5, 7–8Main
- Kaz ProctorTammy MacIntosh5–8Main
Supporting cast
- Lizzie BirdsworthCelia Ireland1–8Supp
- Maxine ConwaySocratis Otto2–5Supp
- Boomer JenningsKatrina Milosevic1–8Supp
- Allie NovakKate Jenkinson4–8Supp
- Doreen AndersonShareena Clanton1–4Supp
- Jake StewartBernard Curry3–8Supp
Guest & voice
- Lindsey ‘Shiva’ MorrisonKatherine Chatfield1Guest
- Lou KellyKate Box8Guest
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About this cast
Wentworth is an acclaimed Australian television drama series that aired from 2013 to 2021, set in the women’s prison Wentworth Correctional Centre. It serves as a modern re-imagining of the classic 1979–1986 series Prisoner (also known as Prisoner: Cell Block H). The show centres on Bea Smith, her rise to power, and the complex lives of inmates and officers.
FAQs
Who plays Bea Smith in Wentworth?
Bea Smith is played by New Zealand actress Danielle Cormack.
How many seasons of Wentworth are there?
Wentworth has 8 seasons, airing from 2013 to 2021.
Is Wentworth a reboot of Prisoner Cell Block H?
Yes, Wentworth is a modern re-imagining of the classic Australian series Prisoner (Prisoner: Cell Block H), set in the same prison but with updated characters and storylines.
Who plays the character Joan Ferguson in Wentworth?
Joan Ferguson is played by Canadian-Australian actress Pamela Rabe.
Where can I watch Wentworth in the UK?
Wentworth is available to stream on Netflix in the UK.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026