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…
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Poppy Drayton (Downton Abbey) will play lead Amberle Elessedil (quite the mouthful!) on MTV’s answer to #GOT, Shannara. The fantasy drama is based on the books written by Terry Brooks, telling of the Shannara family thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization. Elven Princesses are involved.
For more TV Casting, check out our Gotham villains so far!