WarnerMedia Kids & Family has officially greenlit 'Degrassi' for production, a new version of the wildly popular youth franchise Degrassi: The Next Generation, which ran for 14 seasons from 2001 to 2015. The new series is set to launch exclusively on the streaming platform HBO Max in 2023.
Lara Azzopardi and Julia Cohen will be at the helm of the new teen and family series, which will be comprised of ten hour-long episodes. Like the original, Degrassi will be set in Toronto, Canada, and will follow the lives of a variety of teenagers and high-school faculty.
"Series after series, the Degrassi franchise continues to make an indelible impact on young viewers looking for trustworthy and authentic storytelling. WildBrain continues to artfully capture high school life in a compelling format that can be experienced seamlessly on HBO Max," said Amy Friedman, head of kids & family programming.
Revived Teen Dramas
Warnermedia Kids & Family Greenlights New Degrassi TV Show for 2023
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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