Geraldine Hakewill and Rebecca Gibney
 image source — Instagram

Channel Seven has confirmed locally produced drama series, Wanted has been commissioned for a second series.

The drama premiered in February 2016 with a combined (Metro + Regional) series average of 1.85 million viewers watching Lola (Rebecca Gibney) and Chelsea (Geraldine Hakewill) on the run from the law and their past.

As part of the announcement Seven also confirmed reality formats Seven Year Switch and First Dates would return for second seasons in 2017.

Wanted co-creator, Rebecca Gibney, said:

“We are beyond excited with the commissioning of the second series of Wanted. Geri and I get on like a house on fire so we can’t wait to return to life on the run. She’s the perfect partner in crime.”

Seven’s Head of Drama, Julie McGauran, said:

“We are delighted to announce the second season of Wanted. Clearly, audiences fell in love with the humour, warmth and sense of adventure that is the heart of the series.”

Principal photography begins late September. Further filming and casting announcements to come.

Wanted is produced by Matchbox Pictures in conjunction with R & R Productions.

Matchbox Pictures Managing Director, Chris Oliver-Taylor, added:

“Matchbox is thrilled to be working with R & R and Channel Seven as we continue the journey of Chelsea and Lola into a second season, helping bring to life Rebecca’s and Richard’s amazing characters and story.”