With 2019 upon us, many fans of The CW are eager to learn more about any returning television shows— and to discover any new projects in the works. With many of these television shows in the early stages of development, official details have yet to be released. Be sure to stay tuned for more updates regarding casting announcements and official release dates.
As always, comic book themed television shows continue to be a wildly successful domain. Fresh off of the recent Arrowverse crossover, Elseworlds, The CW plans to feature actress Ruby Rose in a television series of her own. The actress has been extremely grateful for the opportunity, and her role as Batwoman allows for more light to be cast on the underrepresented LGBT community on screen.
At San Diego Comic-Con International, audience received a closer look at the reboot, Roswell, New Mexico, and successful shows such as iZombie and The 100 are already confirmed to return. However, The CW isn’t just planning to feature remakes and returning shows, but also will debut several original television series. Fans of the sci-fi series The 4400 will be excited to hear about a new reboot currently in development. The original series was featured on USA Network, and fans have been clamoring for a new look at the series for some time. If everything goes accoding to plan, these shows will the ranks of iconic CW series like Supernatural, Arrow, Supergirl, Riverdale, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Legacies.
Here are 6 CW Shows Coming in 2019 (And 14 Possibilities).
Possibility: Strong Girl
Writer Melissa Scrivner-Love, who also worked extensively on Fear the Walking Dead, is set to develop a new project for The CW. Described as a one-hour action series, Strong Girl is loosely adapted from a Korean series, Strong Girl Bong-soon.
Strong Girl will center on a character named Rayna, who experienced intense war zones as a photographer. When she finds out that she has indestructible properties, Rayna realized that she may be the strongest woman in the world. Fans of the former UFC champ, Rhonda Rousey, will be excited to note her role as executive producer for the series.
Roswell, New Mexico - January 15, 2019
Back in July, The CW revealed a brand new look at the Roswell, New Mexico reboot in the works. The official trailer made its debut at San Diego Comic-Con International. The show is a fresh take on the beloved series Roswell, which first hit televisions on the WB and later through UPN.
The series follows Max, a hybrid of an alien and a human, and his relationship with Liz, who is a human. Unlike the high school setting from the original series, the reboot will focus on the characters as older adults. Both the original series and the reboot are loosely based on a book series, Roswell High, written by Melinda Metz.
Possibility: The Cove
Chad Fiveash and James Stoteraux, who also were the executive producers for The Vampire Diaries, are set to work on a new drama series for The CW next year. The Cove is described as an family adventure series, following the story of two estranged sisters who become reunited after their father's death. After the pair travel to a Caribbean resort that they once visited as children, they soon discover that there is certainly more to the island than meets the eye. TV Insider reports that the series will be a one-hour long family drama, and as of yet there's no official word on the series premiere date.
Check back soon for any further updates regarding the CW series.
Possibility: Dorian
Variety reports that a modern interpretation of the story of the classic novel The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is currently in the works. Renamed to simply Dorian, the series will follow “...a woman who made a deal with the devil 50 years ago to remain young and has spent the subsequent decades living selfishly and without consequences. As the downsides of eternal youth finally land on her, Dorian is ready to grow up and age gracefully, but, to do so, she’ll have to make amends for half a century of bad behavior.”
The series will also feature Marisa Coughlan and Len Goldstein as executive producer.
In the Dark - Spring 2019
Directed by Michael Showalter, In the Dark is an drama series featuring Perry Mattfeld and Rich Sommer. Showalter is known for his work on Wet Hot American Summer and directing The Big Sick last year. Written by Corinne Kingsbury, the story follows Perry Mattfeld as Murphy, who is hellbent on solving a mystery relating to her friend's elimination.
According to Deadline, Murphy’s character is described as, “a flawed and irreverent young woman who just happens to be blind', who is the only witness to the murder of her drug-dealing friend, Tyson, however, when the police dismiss her story, she sets out with her dog, Pretzel.” The series will also feature Brooke Markham as Jess, and Keston John as Darnell.
Possibility: The 4400
Not only are there plenty of new shows ing the fray, but The CW also has a list of reboots coming soon. As first reported by Deadline, The CW is currently developing a reboot of The 4400. Originally created by René Echevarria and Scott Peters, the series follows the mysterious disappearance of approximately four thousand four hundred young adults, who have simply vanished all across the globe. In 2019, all of the missing people return to their original locations, without any memory of where they went.
The reboot will be written and produced by Craig Sweeny and Taylor Elmore. We look forward to reporting more developments regarding The 4400 as they are announced.
Possibility: Untitled Jane the Virgin spin-off
Although the hit CW series Jane the Virgin will be officially concluding with its final season next year, many fans of the show shouldn't lose hope completely. The CW is planning to produce a spin-off series based on the well-loved show.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new series plans to recruit a fresh new cast, and possibly explore a storyline from the original show. There is still no confirmation if star Gina Rodriguez will return as Jane Villanueva, or make a guest appearance of some sort. While there are still many unannounced details to speculate about, we look forward to reporting any new developments.
Bulletproof - Summer 2019
Next summer, a British drama is set to arrive at The CW. Originally from Vertigo Films and Company Pictures, Bulletproof centers on a pair of undercover cops and their work fighting crime in London's East End. Noel Clarke, of Star Trek Into Darkness, will star as Bishop, while Pike will be played by Ashley Walters from Top Boy.
Although the two cops couldn't be more different, they share a like-minded bond of searching for justice. Pike, who is the son of a lauded police officer, strives to live up to his family's reputation, while Bishop lived a tough life on the streets, and never had a relationship with his own father.
Possibility: Glamorous
According to Deadline, actor and comedian Damon Wayans Jr. has recently launched his very own production company, Two Shakes Entertainment. The production company has been named after the popular phrase, "two shakes of a lamb's tail" and emphasizes a strong commitment to diversity in the entertainment industry. Wayans just sold a new project to The CW entitled, Glamorous, and aims to be a heartfelt comedy.
Written by Jordon Nardino, of Star Trek: Discovery, the show will feature, "...a recent gender non-conforming high school graduate who lands the gig of a lifetime interning at the Manhattan cosmetics company whose products he panned on YouTube. But not everyone is happy to have him there, and they are doing everything they can to take him down."
Possibility: Untitled Riverdale spin-off
The popular series Riverdale has taken the world by storm, and fans can’t seem to get enough of the adventures of Archie, Veronica, Jughead, and Betty. Inspired by the classic comic books, The CW series has created a darker iteration of the tale.
Based on the wild level of popularity of the Riverdale series and its Netflix spinoff Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, another spinoff seems ineviatble. Over the summer, ET Online revealed that showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has ideas for a companion television series. Although Aguirre-Sacasa mentioned that it's still early on in the process, he confirmed that it will be "very different" from Riverdale.