FILIPINA Broadway star and actress Lea Salonga has joined the cast of the upcoming United States television series Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.
The show is a modern reboot of the hit 2010 series Pretty Little Liars and is the fourth in the Pretty Little Liars franchise. It is helmed by Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, who also co-wrote the series with his Chilling Adventures of Sabrina collaborator Lindsay Calhoon Bring.
In a statement, producer HBO Max described Original Sin as a “dark, coming-of-rage, horror-tinged drama” that will take place “miles away from Rosewood, but within the existing Pretty Little Liars universe – in a brand-new town, with a new generation of Little Liars.”
As reported by Deadline, Lea will take on the role of Elodie, the mother of Minnie, who is the youngest of the Little Liars. Her character is described as “a bit overbearing”, as “Elodie works overtime to keep her daughter safe following a trauma that occurred when Minnie was just a little girl.”
Lea is set to star alongside Sharon Leal, Elena Goode, Carly Pope, and Zakiya Young, who will play mother roles. They will appear opposite lead stars Chandler Kinney, Maia Reficco, Bailee Madison, Zaria, Malia Pyles, Alex Aiono, Mallory Bechtel, and Eric Johnson.(Push)
