In March, Disney did a pilot order for “Coven Academy,” which filmed in June. Disney Branded Television announced a series order. The new, original series conjures up a thrilling, witty blend of magic, mystery and teen drama. Premiering next year on Disney+ and Disney Channel.
Coven Academy is a single-camera, supernatural dramedy from DGA and Emmy® nominee Tim Federle. The creator of Emmy winning “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” Creator and executive producer Tim Federele shares his inspiration for this new series. He said, “I pitched ‘Coven Academy’ as a love letter to the genre YA shows I grew up on.”
Set against the moody backdrop of New Orleans, “Coven Academy” follows a trio of teenage witches-in-training who are bound by destiny to guard their city against dangerous, ancient forces. Between unraveling dark secrets, mastering volatile magic, and facing off against distractingly cute rivals, they must also navigate the heartbreaks and deep bonds that come with growing up.
Meet the Cast of Coven Academy
Phot Credit: Emily Soto, Rebecca Sanabria. Felisia Barton, Sexton Worley, Liubov Lukashenko, Annie McElwain
The series stars Malina Pauli Weissman (A Series of Unfortunate Events) as Briar, Tiffani Thiessen (Alexa and Katie) as Miss Graves, 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: Dawn of the Vampires”) as McKenna, and Keegan Connor Tracy (“Once Upon a Time”) as Tamora.
Federle wrote and directed the pilot, which he also executive produced alongside Kimberly McCullough and Bronwyn North-Reist. Federle’s head of creative at his Chorus Boy Productions.
Recently renewing his overall deal with Disney, Tim Federle has his play full with upcoming Disney Projects. Federle is executive producing Vampirina: Teenage Vampire” premiering Sept. 12 on Disney Channel. In addition, he is directing a Romy and Michele High School Reunion sequel for Disney’s 20th Century Studios and writing the stage musical adaptation of The Greatest Showman.
