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Katy Keene
Genre
Based onKaty Keene
by Bill Woggon
Developed by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Production locationNew York City
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companies
Original release
NetworkThe CW

Katy Keene is an upcoming American musical comedy-drama television series developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Michael Grassi, based on the Archie Comics character of the same name. It chronicles the origins and struggles of four aspiring artists trying to make it on Broadway, on the runway and in the recording studio; and is a spin-off of Riverdale. The series is produced by Berlanti Productions, in association with Archie Comics, Warner Bros. Television, and CBS Television Studios.

Lucy Hale stars as Katy Keene, an aspiring fashion designer trying to navigate her way in New York City. Ashleigh Murray, Camille Hyde, Jonny Beauchamp, Julia Chan, Lucien Laviscount, Zane Holtz, and Katherine LaNasa also star. In January 2019, the series received a pilot order from The CW, to be considered for a series order in the 2019–20 television season. The series is filmed in New York City. The show was picked up to series in May 2019.

Premise

The series follows the professional and romantic lives of four Archie Comics characters, including fashion legend-to-be Katy Keene and singer-songwriter Josie McCoy, as they chase their dreams in New York City. The series will infuse music into the plotlines and follow the origins, trials, and tribulations of four struggling artists who are desperate to make it in the spotlight.

Cast and characters

Main

  • Lucy Hale as Katy Keene: An aspiring fashion designer trying to navigate her way in New York City.[1]
  • Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy: A singer-songwriter chasing her music dreams in the Big Apple. This character was first introduced in Riverdale, except in this series she is of adult age.
  • Jonny Beauchamp as Jorge/Ginger Lopez: An aspiring Broadway performer who wants to take his drag career to the next level.[2]
  • Julia Chan as Pepper Smith: An it girl with a mysterious background who wants to own the next fashion-empire.[2]
  • Camille Hyde as Alexandra Cabot: A powerful New York socialite who is trying to work her way up her father's company.[3]
  • Lucien Laviscount as Alexander Cabot: The CEO of his father's company who dreams of reopening a dead record label.[3]
  • Zane Holtz as Ko Kelly: A boxer and Katy's longtime boyfriend who dreams of fighting a welterweight championship in Madison Square Garden and makes ends meet as a personal trainer and bouncer.[4]
  • Katherine LaNasa as Gloria Grandbilt: A personal shopper at the luxury department store Lacy's, which caters to the rich and famous.[4]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"[5]Maggie Kiley[6]Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & Michael Grassi[5]TBATBATBD

Production

Development

In August 2018, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa revealed that another spin-off was in the works at The CW. He said that the potential spin-off would be "very different from Riverdale" and that it would be produced "in [the 2018–19] development cycle."[7] On January 23, 2019, The CW issued an official pilot order for the series that will "[follow] the lives and loves of four iconic Archie Comics characters — including fashion legend-to-be Katy Keene — as they chase their twenty-something dreams in New York City. This musical dramedy chronicles the origins and struggles of four aspiring artists trying to make it on Broadway, on the runway and in the recording studio."[5] On May 7, 2019, The CW ordered the show to series.[8]

Casting

On February 4, 2019, it was announced that Ashleigh Murray, who stars in Riverdale, had been cast in a lead role in the spinoff, exiting Riverdale.[9] On February 21, 2019, Jonny Beauchamp and Julia Chan joined the cast of the series as Jorge Lopez and Pepper Smith, respectively.[2] A few days later, on February 26, 2019, Camille Hyde and Lucien Laviscount joined the cast as brother and sister duo, Alexandra and Alexander Cabott.[3] Finally, on March 11, 2019, Lucy Hale was cast in the series' lead and titular role.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Petski, Denise (March 11, 2019). "'Katy Keene': Lucy Hale To Star In Title Role In CW's 'Riverdale' Spinoff Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (February 21, 2019). "'Katy Keene': Jonny Beauchamp & Julia Chan To Star In CW's 'Riverdale' Spinoff". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c Pedersen, Erik (February 26, 2019). "'Katy Keene': Camille Hyde & Lucien Laviscount Join The CW's 'Riverdale' Spinoff Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b Ramos, Dino-Ray (March 26, 2019). "'Katy Keene' CW Pilot Adds Zane Holtz And Katherine LaNasa". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (January 23, 2019). "'Riverdale' & 'Jane' Spinoffs, 'Nancy Drew' & 'The Lost Boys' Get the CW Pilot Orders". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/katy-keene-pilot-cw-maggie-kiley-director-1203124849/
  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 6, 2018). "'Riverdale' EP On Season 3 Reveals, "A Very Different" Spinoff In The Works & 'Sabrina' – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (May 7, 2019). "'Batwoman', 'Katy Keene' & 'Nancy Drew' Picked Up To Series By the CW, 'Glamorous' Still In Contention". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "'Riverdale's' Ashleigh Murray Joins 'Katy Keene' Spinoff". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
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