Freeform unveiled news and trailers for a slew of new series at its Upfront presentation today.
SIREN (10 episodes) – Premieres Summer 2018
SIREN takes us inside Bristol Cove—a coastal town known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. When the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore all too true, the battle between man and sea takes a very vicious turn as these predatory beings return to reclaim their right to the ocean. The series stars Alex Roe (“The 5th Wave”) as Ben, a bright marine biologist who finds himself drawn to Ryn, a mysterious new girl in town played by Eline Powell (“Game of Thrones”), who is a strange young woman with a deep dark secret. Fola Evans-Akingbola (“An American Exorcism”) stars as Maddie, also a marine biologist who works with Ben, and is highly suspicious of Ryn. Ian Verdun (“Life’s a Drag”) stars as Xander, a deep sea fisherman on a quest to uncover the truth; and Rena Owen (“Star Wars” Episodes II and III) as Helen, the town eccentric who seems to know more about the mermaids than she lets on.
The truth is hiding beneath the surface. Are you ready?
Here’s your FIRST LOOK at @FreeformTV‘s new series, #Siren, coming Summer 2018. pic.twitter.com/mIztWz2QXx— Siren (@SirenTV) April 19, 2017
ALONE TOGETHER – Premieres Early 2018
ALONE TOGETHERis a half-hour, single-camera comedy starring Esther Povitsky (“Lady Dynamite,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) and Benji Aflalo (“Not Safe with Nikki Glaser”). Esther and Benji are platonic best friends who want nothing more than to be accepted by the vain and status-obsessed culture of Los Angeles. Despite their sometimes contentious relationship, when push comes to shove, they’ve got each other’s back … And they have nobody else to hang out with.
Watch the first trailer for @FreeformTV’s Alone Together, starring @littleesther and @benjiaflalo. pic.twitter.com/m4P26C5kv7
— Alone Together (@AloneTogether) April 19, 2017
MARVEL’S CLOAK & DAGGER (10 episodes) – Premieres early 2018
MARVEL’S CLOAK & DAGGER is the story of Tandy Bowen (Olivia Holt) and Tyrone Johnson (Aubrey Joseph) – two teenagers from very different backgrounds, who find themselves burdened and awakened to newly acquired superpowers which are mysteriously linked to one another. Tandy can emit light daggers and Tyrone has the ability to engulf others in darkness. They quickly learn they are better together than apart, but their feelings for each other make their already complicated world even more challenging. MARVEL’S CLOAK & DAGGER stars Olivia Holt, Aubrey Joseph, Andrea Roth, Gloria Reuben, Miles Mussenden, Carl Lundstedt, James Saito and J.D. Evermore.
Here it is: the official trailer for @Marvel‘s @CloakandDagger, coming to @FreeformTV in 2018. pic.twitter.com/gbUli4uBDQ
— Cloak & Dagger (@CloakandDagger) April 19, 2017
MARVEL’S NEW WARRIORS (10 episodes) – Premieres in 2018
MARVEL’S NEW WARRIORS is a new comedic live-action adaptation of the popular Marvel comic featuring young adult heroes. This marks Marvel’s first foray into comedy for a television series. MARVEL’S NEW WARRIORS is about six young people with powers living and working together. With powers and abilities on the opposite end of the spectrum of The Avengers, the New Warriors want to make a difference in the world … even if the world isn’t ready. Not quite super, not yet heroes, MARVEL’S NEW WARRIORS is about that time in your life when you first enter adulthood and feel like you can do everything and nothing at once – except in this world, bad guys can be as terrifying as bad dates.
THE BOLD TYPE – Premieres July 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
THE BOLD TYPE reveals a glimpse into the outrageous lives and loves of those responsible for the global women’s magazine, “Scarlet.” The rising generation of Scarlet women leans on one another as they find their own voices in a sea of intimidating leaders. Together they explore sexuality, identity, love and fashion. The series stars Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee, Meghann Fahy, Sam Page, Matt Ward and Melora Hardin as Jacqueline, editor in chief of Scarlet Magazine.
July 11th, we’re ready for you. Here’s the official first look trailer of @FreeformTV’s #TheBoldType. pic.twitter.com/KtPBkhmU0N
— The Bold Type (@TheBoldTypeTV) April 19, 2017
ANGRY ANGEL (WORKING TITLE) – Premiering December 2017 (Original Movie)
From director/producer Will Gluck of “Easy A” and “Annie” comes ANGRY ANGEL (working title), the story of a young woman who tries to get back to heaven after she seriously messes up. During this quest, she bumps into the love of her life and suddenly heaven doesn’t seem so great after all. Think “It’s a Wonderful Life” for the Snapchat generation. Produced by Olive Bridge Entertainment in association with Sony Pictures Television, Will Gluck and Richard Schwartz will serve as executive producers.
LIFE-SIZE 2 STARRING TYRA BANKS – Premiering December 2018 (Original Movie)
Tyra Banks will reprise her iconic role as a doll that comes to life in the sequel to the beloved Disney movie LIFE-SIZE; but in the sequel, everyone’s favorite doll Eve has grown up. This time, she’s magically awoken to help a young woman learn to live and love again, and along the way, Eve herself will experience the ups and downs of real life in a fun, edgy, modern Christmas movie. Tyra Banks will also serve as executive producer.