Katy Keene is an upcoming American musical comedy-drama television series developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Michael Grassi, based on the Archie Comics character of the same name. It chronicles the origins and struggles of four aspiring artists trying attain successful careers on Broadway, on the runway, and in the recording studio. Katy Keene is a spin-off of Riverdale, and takes place five years after the events of the former. The series is produced by Berlanti Productions, in association with Archie Comics, Warner Bros. Television, and CBS Television Studios.

Lucy Hale stars as Katy Keene, an aspiring fashion designer trying to navigate her way in New York City. Ashleigh Murray, Camille Hyde, Jonny Beauchamp, Julia Chan, Lucien Laviscount, Zane Holtz, and Katherine LaNasa also star, with Murray reprising her role as Josie McCoy from Riverdale (Wikipedia).

Season 1 Episode 1 is titled “Pilot” Here is the synopsis: “Katy Keene struggles to manage the pressures of her day job at Lacy’s Department Store and her very demanding boss, Gloria, who is a legendary personal shopper.  Lucky for Katy, she has the support of her longtime boyfriend, KO Kelly, who has his own dream of becoming a professional boxer and a surprise Katy wasn’t expecting.  Katy’s roommate and close friend, Jorge, auditions for a Broadway play, but it doesn’t go as planned and he tries a different route to potentially get noticed.  When Katy meets her new roommate Josie, she knows they will be fast friends.  Josie meets record producer Alexander Cabot, but it is all seems too good to be true when Alexandra Cabot gets involved.  After a long day, the group of friends, including “It” girl Pepper, all meet at their favorite hangout, Molly’s Crisis, to watch Jorge perform as his alter ego, Ginger, and to see Katy’s latest fashion creation.”

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Don’t miss the Series Premiere of Katy Keene airing Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 8/7c on The CW.

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