ABC Family’s New Show “Famous in Love” Announces Cast!
ABC Family reveals the cast and began production last week on it’s highly anticipated new drama, Famous in Love, which is based on the Rebecca Serle novel with the same name. The new series stars Bella Thorne as an ordinary college student, Paige, who gets her big break in Hollywood when she lands the starring role in an upcoming blockbuster. In addition to adjusting to her new star-studded life and undeniable chemistry with her two co-leads, she also uncovers the truth about what happened to a missing, famous popstar.
Joining Thorne is Carter Jenkins (“The Following”) as Rainer, the son of Hollywood royalty, who is one of Paige’s costars in the blockbuster movie. Jesse Henderson (“Finding Carter”) plays Jake, Paige’s best friend who becomes jealous when Paige starts hanging out with Rainer. Keith Powers (“Straight Outta Compton,” “Recovery Road”) will portray Jordan, a Hollywood bad boy, who stars with Rainer and Paige in the movie. He and Rainer have a complicated history, which is further heightened by the fact that both share chemistry with Paige. Niki Koss (“Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse”) stars as Alexis, one of Rainer’s old friends, who competes with Paige for the same role, and like most people on the show, has a secret. Georgie Flores (“CSI”) will play Cassandra, Paige’s roommate and close friend, who is straightforward and a good friend. Perrey Reeves (“Entourage”) will star as Nina, Rainer’s smart and cunning mother, who is half of one of Hollywood’s most powerful couples. Confident and manipulative, she does whatever it takes to make sure things go her son’s way. Pepi Sonuga joins the cast as Tangey, a beautiful pop star who mysteriously disappeared from the public eye, and previously involved with both Rainer and Jordan. Mark Valley (“Human Target”) will recur as Grant Devon, Rainer’s father, who is a major figure in Hollywood.
Based on the novel by Rebecca Serle, “Famous in Love” is written by Marlene King and Rebecca Serle, the pilot is executive produced by Marlene King, Miguel Arteta and Dan Farah. Miguel Arteta will also direct, with Rebecca Serle as co-executive producer.
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