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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Coven Academy' a supernatural teen dramedy by Tim Federle is set for Disney
Disney Branded Television has officially greenlit Coven Academy, a supernatural teen dramedy from Tim Federle, the creator of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. The new single-camera series is set to premiere next year on both Disney Channel and Disney+. Set in the vibrant and mystical city of New Orleans, Coven Academy follows three teenage witches-in-training who are bound by destiny to protect their city from ancient supernatural threats. According to the official synopsis, the trio must unravel dark secrets, master unpredictable magic, face off against rival students—and still navigate the emotional rollercoaster of growing up. The series features Malina Pauli Weissman (A Series of Unfortunate Events) as Briar and Tiffani Thiessen (White Collar, 90210) as Miss Graves. The ensemble also includes Malachi Barton (Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires) as Jake, Louis Thresher (Boarders) as Ollie, Jordan Leftwich (Family Switch) as Sasha, and Ora Duplass (Their Town) as Tegan. Recurring guest stars include Brendon Tremblay (Descendants: Wicked Wonderland) as Alexander, Swayam Bhatia (Zombies 4) as McKenna, and Keegan Connor Tracy (Once Upon a Time) as Tamora. 'I pitched Coven Academy as a love letter to the YA shows I adored growing up,' Federle said in a statement. 'I'm excited to bring this original story to life alongside my longtime partners at Disney and a truly magical cast and crew.' Disney Branded Television president Ayo Davis added, 'Coven Academy blends supernatural intrigue with relatable themes of friendship, self-discovery, and teen challenges. Under Tim's visionary leadership, this show continues our tradition of telling stories that resonate with today's youth.' The show is part of Federle's renewed overall deal with Disney Branded Television. He also serves as executive producer on the upcoming Vampirina: Teenage Vampire series, debuting September 12, and is currently directing the sequel to Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and writing the stage musical adaptation of The Greatest Showman. Federle wrote, directed, and executive produced the Coven Academy pilot alongside Kimberly McCullough and Bronwyn North-Reist of Chorus Boy Productions.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Disney greenlights Coven Academy, a teen witch dramedy; cast and plot details revealed
Disney Branded Television has officially picked up Coven Academy, a new series that mixes supernatural elements with comedy and drama. The show centers on three teenage girls training to become witches, according to AOL report. Coven Academy is about three teenage witches training in New Orleans. They are chosen to protect the city from old, dangerous forces.(Instagram/ @malinawesissman, tiffanithiessen, @malachibarton) Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television said, 'Coven Academy is an innovative format that blends supernatural intrigue with the friendships, challenges and self-discovery of the teenage experience." 'Under Tim Federle's creative leadership, this magical high school comes alive with a breakout cast, continuing our tradition of creating stories and stars that connect deeply with today's generation.' About Coven Academy Coven Academy is about three teenage witches training in New Orleans. They are chosen to protect the city from old, dangerous forces, according to Variety report The girls learn to control their magic, uncover secrets, and deal with rivals. At the same time, they face the challenges of growing up and forming close friendships. Coven Academy's cast The cast is led by Malina Pauli Weissman (Ick, A Series of Unfortunate Events) as Briar. Tiffani Thiessen (Alexa and Katie, White Collar, 90210) plays Miss Graves. Other main cast members include Malachi Barton (Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires) as Jake, Louis Thresher (Boarders) as Ollie, Jordan Leftwich (Family Switch) as Sasha, and Ora Duplass (Their Town) as Tegan. The recurring cast features Brendon Tremblay (Descendants: Wicked Wonderland) as Alexander, Swayam Bhatia (Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires) as McKenna, and Keegan Connor Tracy (Once Upon a Time) as Tamora. Federle wrote and directed the pilot episode. He also serves as executive producer alongside Kimberly McCullough and Bronwyn North-Reist, head of creative at Federle's Chorus Boy Productions, as reported by Deadline. Also Read: Is Hulu shutting down? Are prices spiking? New Disney+ merger explained amid massive shakeup Tim Federle's other projects Federle is also executive producing the live-action comedy Vampirina: Teenage Vampire for Disney Channel, which is based on the animated show and books by Anne Marie Pace and Leuyen Pham. The series features Kenzi Richardson as Vampirina 'Vee' Hauntley, Jiwon Lee as Sophie, her roommate, Shaun Dixon as Elijah, who is laid-back, Milo Maharlika as Demi, a ghost who is 600 years old, and Faith Hedley as Britney, a skilled legacy student.
