Producers of the CW’s new series Nancy Drew solved one mystery right off the bat at today’s TCA panel: The ghost is real. The ghost is Dead Lucy, who wore the crown of Horseshoe Bay’s Sea Queen for…
, Lis Rowinski, co-executive producer/director Larry Teng, and actors McMann, Wolf, Alex Saxon, Leah Lewis, Maddison Jaizani, Tunji Kasim, Riley Smith and Alvina August.
In response to a question, the producers addressed the re-casting of the role of Nancy’s father, Carson Drew, replacing Freddie Prinze Jr. withProducers said they believe CW’s young viewers are ready for a Nancy who, among other things, is depicted having sex with boyfriend Ned Nickerson . “ is not necessarily designed for 12-year-olds, we made the show for the CW,” Savage said.
McMann said her character reflects a 2019 sensibility. “I just think there’s a little more risk now, especially regarding women. much less taboo in showing women how they actually are,” she said. “She is very prim and proper in the 1930s. In a more modern context, there is just a broader market for a lot riskier material.”
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