Good news Jane the Virgin and Riverdale fans!
The CW has officially put in pilot orders for two spin-off series.
The Riverdale spin-off titled Katy Keene, will follow the lives and loves of four iconic Archie Comics characters, including fashion legend-to-be Katy Keene, as they chase their dreams in NYC. The musical dramedy comes from writers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Michael Grassi.
News of a Jane the Virgin spin-off was confirmed by star Gina Rodriguez who stars as Jane Villanueva in the original series. Rodriguez took to Instagram Wednesday to announce that the network has officially given the green light to a new series titled Jane the Novela.
“We got good news from the CW! Jane will be birthing a SPIN OFF!!!!! Jane The Novelas!!!” Rodriguez wrote alongside her sweet pic of herself and her son Mateo.
Jane the Novela, is an anthology series in the tradition of Jane the Virgin. Each season will be based on a different fictional novel penned by Jane Villanueva (Rodriguez) and narrated by the author.
The network’s pilot list also includes The Lost Boys in addition to the previously ordered Batwoman pilot.
