Vampirina is all grown up. “Vampirina: Teenage Vampire” is taking flight on Disney Channel on September 12 with the first two episodes. New episodes will air weekly, with all 16 episodes coming to Disney+ on October 15 and Disney Channel On Demand. Vampirina, or “Vee,” is an already beloved character from the popular book saga and the record-breaking Disney Jr. series. This is the first live-action portrayal.
Meet the Cast of “Vampirina: Teenage Vampire”
“Vampirina: Teenage Vampire” tells the story of a tween vampire girl who leaves the safety of Transylvania to attend a performing arts boarding school. Living amongst humans for the first time, she pursues her passion for music while keeping her vampire identity a secret, something that’s made more challenging when her overprotective father charges an overzealous ghost to live with her at the school.
Kenzi Richardson is the edgy and adorable Vee. Jiwon Lee plays Sophie, Vee’s kind and girly-girl roommate. Shaun Dixon stars as the intriguing and laid-back Elijah. Milo Maharlika is the 600-year-old ghost, Demi. Faith Hedley plays Britney, a super-talented legacy student. The recurring cast features Kate Reinders and Jeff Meacham as Vee’s loving vampire parents. Kim Coles (“Living Single”) is Dean Merriweather of Wilson Hall Academy of the Arts.
Upcoming Guest Stars and Creative Team
Season 1 has some incredible guest stars dropping into this world of the supernatural. EmmyⓇ Award winner Mykal-Michelle Harris (Raven’s Home) is the delightful and dangerous Ruby. Jenna Davis (M3GAN) will portray the magnetic upperclassman, Megan. Also, viral sensation Ariel Martin (ZOMBIES) is mega cool popstar Millie Eyelash.
Fans can also look forward to a “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” and “Vampirina: Teenage Vampire” crossover episode. Janice LeAnn Brown will guest star as her character, Billie, in a mystical crossover episode.
From the team behind “Julie and the Phantoms,” Dan Cross and David Hoge serve as showrunners and executive producers. Creator of hit series “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Tim Federle is executive producer, with Bronwyn North-Reist as executive producer and Meg Deloatch “Family Reunion” as executive producer.
Check out the official teaser:
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