Starz is transferring forward with its deliberate revival of the Step Up TV series.
The premium cabler has now introduced that it has recast the function of Colette, which the late Naya Rivera originated.
Rivera died last July following a tragic drowning incident at Lake Piru.
She was 33.
Actress and singer Christina Milian has been tapped to succeed Rivera on the third season of the sequence.
“Naya’s demise was a horrible loss to our world that we are going to, frankly, by no means cease mourning,” Step Up sequence creator and govt producer Holly Sorensen stated in a press release Monday.
“It was nearly unattainable to contemplate there may very well be somebody so sleek and loving who might each assist us honor our loss, whereas additionally bringing a deep reservoir of expertise to our present, in so many areas.”
“Christina is an distinctive human and a stunning performer and we’re so comfortable she has joined our household.”
Step Up began as a Youtube authentic, but it surely was canceled after its second season.
It then emerged in Could final 12 months that Starz can be bringing the present again for a 3rd season.
The sequence is impressed by the Step Up Lionsgate movie franchise that grossed over $600 million on the worldwide field workplace and on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) because the legendary founding father of Atlanta’s famed Excessive Water Performing Arts College and Collette, his associate in Excessive Water and in life.
The upcoming season will see Sage, Colette, and their relationship challenged as they face prison prices, monetary damage, and highly effective political enemies who need to destroy Sage and Excessive Water.
Tricia Helfer is ready to play a brand new character named Erin, alongside returning stars Ne-Yo, Petrice Jones as Tal, Faizon Love as Uncle Al, Marcus Mitchell as Dondre, Jade Chynoweth as Odalie, Carlito Olivero as Davis, Terrence Inexperienced as Rigo, Eric Graise as King, and Kendra Oyesanya as Poppy.
“There is no such thing as a changing Naya. Let’s get that straight. Her spirit lives on in our reminiscences and each a part of what this present is and might be,” stated Ne-Yo.
“Christina has massive sneakers to fill and she or he is aware of it, which speaks to her poise and respect as an individual and an artist. I am greater than sure of her capacity to convey an vitality and lightweight to this character that Naya’s followers in addition to the remainder of the world will love.”
“We have welcomed Christina with absolute open arms and have rallied round her with love and assist. I am excited and might’t anticipate the world to see this!”
“Step Up has been an indelible a part of mine and my associate, Jennifer Gibgot’s life for 16 years and by no means did we predict we’d really feel a lot loss as we’ve with Naya’s passing,” stated Government Producer Adam Shankman.
“However talking as her good friend, colleague and eternally fan, nothing makes us happier then having the ability to have a good time the continuation of this story with the extraordinary Christina Milian and the sensible, boundary pushing group at Starz. We promise to not disappoint.”
“I’m so excited to affix the Step Up household,” stated Milian.
“I do know I’ve huge sneakers to fill. Naya was unimaginable. I hope to honor Naya, her household, mates and followers with an incredible efficiency.”
The brand new season is presently in manufacturing and can premiere on Starz later this 12 months.
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