


"I read them before Twilight," she told EW. Plec has been a fan of the books for a long time. The series is based on Richelle Mead's YA novel of the same name, and is the first of six books set within that universe – so if season one goes down a storm, expect plenty more where that came from. As for those further afield, we're currently waiting on news about where it'll live. VA is only in its infancy, so we've not got a premiere date for you at the moment. Vampire Academy release date: When will it air? Sisi Stringer will play half-human hero Rose Hathaway, Daniela Nieves will be Lissa Dragomir, Rose's best pal / royal vampire Kieron Moore will play Moroi guardian Dimitri Belikov André Dae Kim will bring vampire Christian Oreza to the small screen and J August Richards will be good guy Victor Dashkov. Marguerite MacIntyre, who played Sheriff Elizabeth Forbes in The Vampire Diaries and was a writer on The Originals and Legacies, is working on VA with Plec.Īnd we've had some castings (via Collider). This serialized and sexy drama combines the elegance of aristocratic romance and the supernatural thrills of the vampire genre.

In a world of privilege and glamour, two young women's friendship transcends their strikingly different classes as they prepare to complete their education and enter royal vampire society. "I have no doubt fans will love what she's cooked up."įrom executive producer Julie Plec comes a story of romance, friendship, death, sex, and scandal. Vampire Academy is based on a series of young adult paranormal romance novels by international bestselling author Richelle Mead. "Julie is known for binge-able, enthralling dramas and we know Vampire Academy will keep Peacock viewers right on the edge of their seats."Įrin Underhill, president at Universal TV added: "Julie has mastered captivating audiences with memorable characters, compelling storylines and delicious escapism. "Julie Plec created one of the biggest fan-favourite universes with The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off series The Originals and Legacies, and we are excited to deliver this passionate audience a brand new story on Peacock," said Lisa Katz (via Deadline), president of scripted content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. I think one day I'll do a Flowers In the Attic mini and a Vampire Academy TV series and all will be right in the world.- Julie Plec March 20, 2015
