DISNEY+
GREENLIGHTS ‘WITCH MOUNTAIN’ PILOT,
A
REIMAGINING OF THE SUCCESSFUL FILM FRANCHISE
Bryce
Dallas Howard Stars
Isabel
Gravitt, Levi Miller, Bianca “b” Norwood and Jackson Kelly
Cast in The
Disney Branded Television Series Produced by ABC Signature
BURBANK, Calif. (December
12, 2022) – Disney+ announced today a pilot greenlight for “Witch
Mountain,'' a reimagining of the successful film franchise. The series is a
modern reinvention of the cult classic that takes place in the shadow of “Witch
Mountain,” following two teens that develop strange abilities and discover
their sleepy suburb may not be as idyllic as it seems.
Bryce Dallas Howard (“Jurassic World: Dominion”) stars in the leading role as “Audrey,” Tia's devoted and loving mother. Her husband died from a mental illness and she tries to reassure a fretful Tia that she shows no sign of following her father's dark spiral. A warm mama bear type, but like everyone in this town, not everything is as it seems.
Howard is a multi-hyphenate creator
who continues to work both on-screen and behind the camera. As an actor, she
recently starred alongside Chris Pratt in Universal’s “Jurassic World”
franchise and next stars in Matthew Vaughn’s spy thriller ”Argylle” for Apple
TV+. Earlier this year, Howard lent her voice to the Star Wars character “Yaddle”
in the animated Disney+ series “Tales of the Jedi.” Howard is represented by
Entertainment 360, WME and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.
Isabel Gravitt (“The Watcher”), Levi Miller (“Streamline”), Bianca “b” Norwood (“We Crashed”) and Jackson Kelly (“Straight Man”) have been cast in the pilot.
Travis Fickett and Terry Matalas co-wrote the pilot and are executive producers; Augustine Frizzell (“Euphoria”) will direct and is executive producer on the pilot. John Fox and John Davis of Davis Entertainment are executive producing as well as Gary Marsh. The Disney Branded Television series is produced by ABC Signature, part of Disney Television Studios.
- Isabel Gravitt
(series regular) as “Tia,” a straight-A student who's regarded by her
classmates as “perfect,” although she regards herself as flawed. She's
terrified of failure and is plagued by nightmares and fears that her late
father's schizophrenia is starting to exhibit itself in her. Tia has
“hallucinations” in which people around her step outside their living
bodies and voice their deepest, darkest fears and desires and rages.
Gravitt is known for her series regular role as “Ellie Brannock” in
Netflix's hit limited series "The Watcher." She made her debut
in CBS's pilot "The History of Us" and had recurring roles in
ABC's "American Housewife" and Hulu's "Little Fires
Everywhere." Gravitt is represented by Buchwald and Randy James
Management.
- Levi Miller (series
regular) as “Ben,” a troubled teen who makes ends meet by writing papers
for other students but he's got a hot temper and if he slugs another
student, he'll be expelled. Ben is best friends with Corey, his co-worker
at the diner. He’s recently made a troubling discovery about himself, he
can force others in his vicinity to move according to his will and there's
something drawing him inexplicably in the direction of Tia. Miller is best
known for his roles in “Pan,” “A Wrinkle in Time” and “Better Watch Out.”
Most recently, he was seen in the indie film “Streamline,” is also
starring in Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter,” and attached to the upcoming
British indie “Beach Boys.” Miller is repped by Verve, Rogue Management in
the UK, Eaton Management in Australia and attorneys Fred Toczek and Jared
Bloc.
- Bianca
“b” Norwood (series regular) as “Corey,” Ben's
closest friend, an outsider with tattoos, Corey is a very mature teen who
comes across older than they are. They are one step away from expulsion
and puts more care into looking like a My Chemical Romance song that
became an anime fan. Corey works at the local diner alongside Ben
and is in his circle of trust, but doesn't appreciate it when he tries to
act as their protector. Norwood
most recently starred in the New York Theatre Workshop production of
"American (Tele)visions.'' Most recently, they can be seen in the
AppleTV+ series “We Crashed,” as well as the Showtime series “Let the
Right One In,” and can be heard voicing a lead role in the new QCODE
fantasy podcast series “Birds of Empire.” Norwood is represented by
Innovative and Authentic Talent and Literary Management.
- Jackson
Kelly (series regular) as “Peter,”
Tia's closest male friend. Peter is lovesick on the subject of Tia, but
she's unaware of his charms, and equally unaware of his devotion. But when
Tia expresses her concerns about the seemingly impossible happenings
around them, she learns that Peter's observant, cautious nature might be
an asset in figuring out the mystery around them. Jackson has a busy year
ahead with the release of his major recurring role in the highly
anticipated AMC series “Straight Man” and “Hard Miles.” He’s currently
starring in the fifth installment of the cult-followed Shudder franchise
“V/H/S/99.” Kelly is represented by Talent Works and 11:11 Entertainment.
About ABC Signature
One of the Disney Television
Studios, ABC Signature produces many of ABC Entertainment’s most significant
hits, including “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Station 19”; co-productions “The Good
Doctor,” “A Million Little Things,” “The Rookie,” “The Rookie: Feds” and “Home
Economics,” and late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” ABC Signature’s
returning and upcoming series include “grown-ish” and “The Watchful Eye” for
Freeform; “Godfather of Harlem” for MGM+; “Bad Sisters” and “Five Days at Memorial”
for Apple; “Fleishman Is In Trouble” for FX; “Reasonable Doubt” and “This Fool”
for Hulu. For streaming service Disney +, series include “The Mighty
Ducks: Game Changers,” “Big Shot,” “National Treasure: Edge of History” and the
upcoming “Muppets Mayhem.”
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About Disney Branded
Television
Disney Branded Television
encompasses the creative storytellers and production and content marketing
teams responsible for Disney-branded television series, movies and other
programming spanning live-action, animated and unscripted formats. The group
fuels the Disney+ streaming platform and Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney
Junior linear networks with content geared toward kids, tweens, teens and
families, with stories that are imaginative, aspirational and reflective of
their world and experiences. Recent projects include "High School Musical:
The Musical: The Series," "Monsters at Work," "The
Mysterious Benedict Society" and "Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing
Friends." Disney Branded Television has created some of the most iconic
and award-winning properties and franchises, including Peabody Award winners
"Doc McStuffins" and "The Owl House"; Emmy Award winners
"Big City Greens" and "Elena of Avalor"; the beloved
"Mickey Mouse" cartoon shorts plus the Disney Channel Original Movie
(DCOM) franchise, comprised of more than 100 titles.
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