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The YA vampire wave bares its fangs yet again.
Peacock is delving into the world of supernatural YA drama withVampire Academy.
Lissa is a powerful royal vampire, while Rose is a half-vampire guardian trained to protect elites like Lissa.
“I’ve never done a world build that intricate before.
It was a million times harder than anything I’ve done.”
Describing the story as “Bridgertonwith vampires,” Plec said that it also definitely has some dystopian vibes.
“It’s really the story of the beginning of a revolution,” Plec toldEntertainment Weekly.
Heres everything else to know about the highly anticipated vampire saga.
Season 1 will include 10 one-hour episodes.
The cast is led by Sisi Stringer as Rose, a half-vampire, half-human called a Dhampir.
Shes described as fiery, outspoken, and a true fighter.
Stringer previously starred inMortal KombatasMileena.
Venezuelan actor Daniela Nieves plays Lissa, known as a Royal Moroi vampire.
Lissa is the younger sister of the heir apparent to the queen, meaning she is a princess.
Shes carefree, kind-hearted, and uninterested in court politics or Moroi upper-crust society.
Nieves has starred inSnowfall, Save Me,andFive Points.
Fans of the book also know that Dimitri is at the center of one of the novels steamiest romances.
Christian is at the center of the other romance in the book.
Rhian Blundell plays Meredith Beckham, a Dhampir whos a keen observer and strategist.
IsVampire AcademyScary?
Vampire Academyprobably wont betoospooky since its a young adult title.
Its likely going to be at the same level of horror asThe Vampire Diaries.
“Vampire Academy is all about the different species of vampires,” Plec toldEntertainment Weekly.
There’s some great horror eye candy in this show as well."
