Malachi Barton, Malina Pauli Weissman, Tiffani Thiessen to star in Disney's 'Coven Academy'
Tim Federle, who created 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,' is the creator and EP of this new series
Disney Branded Television has greenlit a spooky new supernatural series called "Coven Academy."
According to the official synopsis, "'Coven Academy' follows a trio of teenage witches-in-training who are bound by destiny to guard their city against dangerous, ancient forces. Between unraveling dark secrets, mastering volatile magic, and facing off against distractingly cute rivals, they must also navigate the heartbreaks and deep bonds that come with growing up."
Malina Pauli Weissman ("Ick," "A Series of Unfortunate Events") will star as Briar, Tiffani Thiessen ("Alexa and Katie," "White Collar," "90210") plays Miss Graves, Malachi Barton ("ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires") has the role of Jake, Louis Thresher ("Boarders") plays Ollie, Jordan Leftwich ("Family Switch") plays Sasha and Ora Duplass ("Their Town") will star as Tegan.
We'll also see recurring guest stars Brendon Tremblay ("Descendants: Wicked Wonderland") as Alexander, Swayam Bhatia ("ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires") as McKenna, and Keegan Connor Tracy ("Once Upon a Time") as Tamora.
Tim Federle, creator of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" is the creator and executive producer of "Coven Academy."
"'Coven Academy' is an innovative format that blends supernatural intrigue with the friendships, challenges and self-discovery of the teenage experience," said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. "Under Tim Federle's creative leadership, this magical high school comes alive with a breakout cast, continuing our tradition of creating stories and stars that connect deeply with today's generation."
"I pitched 'Coven Academy' as a love letter to the genre YA shows I grew up on," said Federle in a statement. "I'm thrilled to bring this original story to the screen with my longtime friends at Disney, led by Ayo Davis, and I can't wait for the world to meet the incredible cast and crew who are conjuring our world into being."
The series will premiere on Disney+ and Disney Channel in 2026.
The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of this ABC station.
