Paramount+ has announced that the cast has been set for their upcoming prequel series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. The cast includes Marisa Davila as Jane, Cheyenne Isabel Wells as Olivia, Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia, Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy, Shanel Bailey as Hazel, Madison Thompson as Susan, Johnathan Nieves as Richie, Jason Schmidt as Buddy, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Wally and Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee.
Variety reports, “The musical series takes place four years before the original ‘Grease’ in 1954. Before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever.”
Annabel Oakes is serving as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the series. Marty Bowen of Temple Hill also executive produces along with Adam Fishbach, Erik Feig and Samie Kim Falvey of Picturestart, and Alethea Jones, who will direct the pilot and two additional episodes as well. Jamal Sims is in charge of choreography with music by executive music producer Justin Tranter.
Production on the 10-episode series is currently underway in Vancouver. It is expected to debut on Paramount Plus later this year. Does this sound like a series you might be interested in checking out?