800 Words - First Episode

Warkworth steps in for the fictional town of Weld in this popular comedy/drama. Australian-based Kiwi Erik Thomson (Packed to the Rafters) plays Sydneysider George Turner, a newspaper columnist who moves back to his childhood home in New Zealand with his two teenagers, after the death of his wife. In the first episode, the family encounter a string of both humorous and tragic misfortunes as they try to set up their new home — but it's not over yet. The ensemble cast of loveable locals features such familiar faces as Jonny Brugh (What We Do In the Shadows), Cian Elyse White (Vegas), and Rick Donald (Educators). 

Does the insurance on the rental car cover getting smashed by a sculpture?

– Arlo Turner ( Benson Jack Anthony) keeps his tongue in his cheek

Key Cast & Crew

Anna Jullienne

As: Katie

James Griffin

Executive Producer, Creator, Writer

Michelle Langstone

As: Fiona

Jonny Brugh

As: Monty McNamara

Cian Elyse White

As: Hannah

Erik Thomson

Associate Producer, As: George Turner