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Wentworth to be adapted in Belgium

The women of Wentworth chalk up their third local adaptation in Europe.

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Hit Foxtel drama Wentworth is getting its third European adaptation, this time in Belgium.

The FremantleMedia series already has local adaptations in Germany (Block B – Unter Arrest) and the Netherlands (Celblok H).

Commercial broadcaster Vier (Flanders) has commissioned a series in Flemish language co-produced by FremantleMedia Belgium and Marmalade Productions.

10 episodes will launch in 2018 following a playout on cable channels.

Set in a female prison in Ghent, the drama boasts the same characters as the acclaimed Australian template, based on the classic, Prisoner. Production began earlier this month on a huge 2,000 square meter custom-built set.

Stefan De Keyser, Managing Director of FremantleMedia Belgium, said: “Wentworth is an explosive drama filled with twists and emotion. Its suspenseful contemporary storylines and powerful female cast are sure to captivate Flemish audiences and we hope that Vier’s commission will build on the worldwide success of this outstanding scripted property.”

The Flemish language version is the latest addition to adaptations already produced in the Netherlands (Celblok H) and Germany  bringing the total number of international adaptations to three.

Wentworth has now screened in 141 countries around the world and is screening in its fourth season on SoHo.

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    1. Oh I dunno. I wouldn’t be surprised if a US production house keen to capitalise on the success of OITNB sees Wentworth as a gritty opportunity with potential to do something decent. It’d give it a crack.

  1. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Wentworth is the best Aussie drama in years. I’m devo there are just two episodes to go this season. Might have to check out Block B and Celblok H to fill in time. Anyone here seen them?

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