It would seem that casting news for Young Adult TV shows revolves around just a few hot and very in-demand names, and what a busy bunch they are! But because things change in showbiz faster than it takes Disney to fast-track something into production, the names on that list are changing all the time. So to that end, we here at YA Mag will undertake the hefty task of keeping you up to date on who’s playing what, who’s hot, and who’s not. The roles and stars in everyone can’t stop talking about are all here…

DEVELOPMENT NEWS:

Fox is working on new Archie drama (drama??) Riverdale. Yes, you heard that right, this will be a live action, dramatic and somewhat realistic take on Archie, Betty, Veronica, and their friends. We can’t wait to see who will play Jughead!

After feature film The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones famously underperformed last year at the box office, we finally have news on the fate of the adaptation of the Cassandra Clare series: City of Bones will now have a second life as a TV show. The series will cover the Shadowrunners throughout all the books. Producers of the film will also be involved in the small screen adaptation.

Nickelodeon will bring beloved stop-motion YouTube series Slam City to the air, furthering the ‘everyday’ lives of wrestlers of The Finisher John Cena, Randy Orton, and Sheamus.

And in relieving news, we will be getting lots more of Jane The Virgin and The Flash – both series received full season orders from parent network The CW! This is completely unsurprising, since both shows have been well-reviewed and watched by many. We’re excited for more!