Under the Vinesis a New Zealand TV serial with a in the main local shape of actors . The Acorn TV showis a dramedy that follows two half - cousins , Daisy Monroe ( Rebecca Gibney ) and Louis Oakley ( Charles Edwards ) , who are bequeathed a fail vineyard in New Zealand . With no experience in winemaking nor in country life history in oecumenical , the brace have to work together and with the employee on the Din Land to make the vineyard profitable again . Daisy and Louis deal with problems on the farm and problems in their own life while struggling to see eye - to - heart .

Under the Vinesfirst premiered in December 2021 with six instalment and the 2d time of year premiered over a year afterward , in January 2023 , with another six episodes . The show is beloved for its fish - out - of - water chief characters , as Daisy is a socialite from Sydney , unused to operose work , and Louis is a lawyer from England who prefers anatomical structure and composure , which he ’s unable to regain on the mismanaged farm . The surrounding plaster bandage of patronize characters adds a colorful hyphen to the mix and while none of the cast are outright stars , they have appeared in notable display and flick .

The popular series Under The Vines was a adult enough hitting to realize a 2nd time of year , and this is everything that happened at Oakley Vineyards in season 2 .

A composite image of Louis and Daisy from Under the Vines

Rebecca Gibney

Daisy Monroe

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Jane Halifax

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Muriel Pratt

Gibney star in the Under the Vines shed as Daisy Monroe . Daisy is the stepdaughter of the late deceased Stanley Oakley , andshe used his vast sum of riches to fund her unstinting lifestylewhile he was live . Not used to hard oeuvre , running a wine maker is a immense modification in lifestyle for her , one she has bother adjusting to . Despite that , she ’s the first of the heirs to become concerned in the winery rather than jumping to trade it instantly .

Daisy in a floral jacket over an image of the rest of the Under The Vines cast

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Charles Edwards

Louis Oakley

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Under the Vines

Sir Martin Charteris

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chuck opposite Gibney inUnder the Vinesis Edwards as Louis Oakley . Louis is the other one-half of the cousin duo and a former lawyer from England who has a troubled marriage and fiscal situation . His first inclination is to betray the winery and utilize the money from the sale to get his living back in order , but he gradually changes his thinker . He and his uncle ’s stepdaughter step by step grow nigher over the course of the show .

Edwards is an English actor well known for either playing stately gentlemen types or a takeoff of them . He got his start on the stage before transitioning to roles on screen . His most recognizable roles are as Elf Lord Celebrimbor inThe Lord of the Rings : The Rings of Powerand as Sir Martin Charteris inThe Crownin seasons 3 and 4.He also played Michael Gregson , acharacter introduced in later season ofDownton Abbey .

Sarah Peirse

Marissa Silverton

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Honora Parker Rieper

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Hilda Blanca

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Dr. Gladys Bell

Sarah Peirse , a New Zealand actor , is cast as Marissa Silverton inUnder the Vines . Like Daisy , Marissa is a socialite , though she is from Peakview and owns a vineyard herself , ca-ca her a competition to the Sydney transplanting . She is also the president of the local wine confederacy , make her a heavyweight in the line . She wants to by the other winery , but is looking to get it at a much low price than it ’s worth .

Peirse hasworked with Peter Jacksonmultiple time in her career including inHeavenly Creaturesas Honora Parker Rieper , inMortal Enginesas Dr. Twix , and inThe Hobbit : The Desolation of SmaugandThe Battle of the Five Armiesas Hilda Blanca , the fair sex who leads the citizens of Dale to fight . She also played Dr. Gladys Bell on the Netflix seriesSweet Tooth . Peirse is a part actor who is n’t known for playing just one type of persona .

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John Bach

John Silverton

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Madril

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Titus Calavius

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Marcus Aurelius

Cast as John Silverton , Marissa ’s married man and the co - owner of the rival demesne in “ Shimmering Lake ” , is John Bach . Bach most commonly appears in chivalric and brand - and - sandal production , so his part inUnder the Vinesisunusually mod and winking . Like his wife , John is concerned in buying the rival wine maker .

Bach is originally from Great Britain , but has spend most of his professional career figure out in New Zealand . He pop out on the stage before moving to the silver screen for a long list of historical and fantasy office . His most illustrious role is as theGondorian Ranger Madril inThe Lord of the Rings : The Two TowersandThe Return of the King — Madril is the unfortunate forest fire fighter who is stabbed in the chest by Gothmog after Osgiliath is overproduction . On television set , Bach plays Marcus Aurelius inRoman Empireand Titus Calavius inSpartacus : blood line and Sand .

Trae Te Wiki

Tippy Bidois

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Marie St. Claire

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Huia

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Ngaio Wira

Tippy ( Isabella ) Bidois is the new new vintner at Oakley Wines inUnder the Vines , and she is played by Trae Te Wiki . The novel vintner is a rising success in her theater of operations and incredibly adventurous . Under the Vinesmarks one of the actor ’s large roles in New Zealand so far .

Wiki only started appearing in on - screen roles in 2019 with the comedy horrorKiller Sofawhere she plays Marie St. Claire . She then pass on to appear in one episode ofGood Griefas Huia . Wiki ’s biggest role beforeUnder the Vinescame in the New Zealand soap operaShortland Streetwhere she played Ngaio Wira in 24 installment .

Simon Mead

Gus

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Noah Delaney

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Nate

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Billy

Simon Mead plays Gus inUnder the Vines , the manager of the Oakley Vineyard and put - upon laborer . Because of his role at the troupe , he ’s often the somebody the other case call on for help with the job .

Mead has only been pretend professionally for about a decade , but he is a fertile New Zealand histrion who has appeared in a turn of TV shows and smaller , sovereign picture across his career . On television , Mead play Billy inGolden Boy , Doni inThe Cul De Sac , and Noah Delaney in his breakout role inNothing Trivial . In film , Mead ’s function let in Colton inDon’t Make Me Goand Nate inBlack Christmas .

Cohen Holloway

Vic Grimes

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Chuppa

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Hugh

Vic Grimes is a part - clip winemaker and full - sentence lawyer . He ’s the attorney responsible for the cut-rate sale of Oakley Vineyard inUnder the Vines . He ’s also matrimonial to an artist in the show .

He ’s played by Cohen Holloway , who has appeared in a variety show of TV shows and movies . He ’s a prolific character thespian who has taken on a lot of little roles in his career , but has also write for several television shows as well . In the move world , he has notably , worked in many ofTaika Waititi ’s skilful films .

Holloway plays Hugh inHunt for the Wilderpeople , Mason inEagle vs Shark , Chuppa inBoy , Clifton inWhat We Do in the Shadows , and an unknown lead scrapper inThor : Ragnarok . In non - Waititi - related projects , Holloway appear inThePower of the Dogas Bobby . On telecasting , the actor is known for playing John Harrison inThe Educators .

Holloway left the series following season 2 with a new thespian coming on to play Vic for season 3 .

Carrie Green

Nic Grimes

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Gayle

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Rima

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Miriama

Nic Grimes , Vic ’s wife , is aclay sculptor who want to have a child . She struggles with fertility issues in the series but is set to build a family . Her story move aside from the vineyard in season 3 to rivet even more so on family .

Nic is played by Carrie Grimes in theUnder the Vinescast . Though she start acting professionally a few years earlier , Green ’s first major playing cite add up in 2019 when she played Gayle in an instalment ofWellington Paranormal . She was then honk as Rima in the miniseriesInside , Kura in the movieThe Justice of Bunny King , and finally has a supporting role in the seriesMysticas Miriama . She ’s only just commence out in her life history in New Zealand .

Catherine Wilkin

Hilary Van Der Boor

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Pauline Grey

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Liz Ryan

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Jean King

Hilary is another vineyard owner in the fictional Peak View

Catherine Wilkin is cast as Hilary van der Boor inUnder the Vines . Hilary is another vinery owner in the fictional Peak View , though her vineyard “ Coven Wines ” is centered around vegan and New Age practices , include naked horticulture , and is reference as a " sapphic wine maker " in the series . She is definitely one of the show ’s quirkier characters , but for all her seemingly unusual approaches to her winery , she also is a spring of wisdom concerning wine for the other characters .

Wilkin is a prolific New Zealand actor who is good known for her television role . She ’s had recurring roles as Jean King inShortland Street , Liz Ryan inMcLeod ’s Daughters , Elizabeth Regnery inThe Saddle Club , Pauline Grey inRafferty ’s Rules , and Sally Downie inBlue Heelers . She often appear in shows for multi - episode electric arc before moving on to a new task . Wilkin also has small roles inStatelessas Elka Werner , The Great Bookie Robberyas Carol Power , andOutrageous Fortuneas Sonya .

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Under The Vines’ Supporting Cast & Characters

Veterans And New Actors

Dean O’Gorman as Griff Galway : Dean O’Gorman is retch as Griff Galway inUnder the Vines , Daisy ’s protagonist and a notable Australian actor . O’Gorman play the powerful warrior dwarf Fili in Peter Jackson’sThe Hobbittrilogy and Kirk Douglas inTrumbo .

Lotima Pome’e as Rowan : Rowan is a young worker at Oakley Vineyard with an entrepreneurial intent . He is played by Lotima Pome’e inUnder the Vines . This is Pome’e ’s third role , his first tv set part , and the first meter he is n’t playing the untested variation of a master type . He seem inSavageas Young Moses andThe Legend of Baron To’aas Young Fritz .

Sara Wiseman as Simone Oakley : Sara Wiseman play Simone Oakley , Louis ’ estranged wife . Wiseman is a New Zealand histrion with a prolific career , appear as Carolyn Bligh inA Place to Call Home , Caitlin inRake , and Sophia Grey inBetween Two Worlds , among many other production .

Sam Gardner as Jay Oakley : Cast as Louis ’ son Jay inUnder the Vinesis Sam Gardener . This is the vernal thespian ’s very first credit role of his career .