Disney+ greenlights Afterlife with Archie series for 2027

Disney has officially greenlit a new live-action series, "Afterlife with Archie," bringing the beloved comic book characters into a full-scale zombie apocalypse. The series, which is slated to premiere in time for Halloween 2027, marks a significant new chapter for the Archie universe and reunites key creative forces behind the previous hit show "Riverdale."

The project is based on the critically acclaimed comic book series of the same name, first published in 2013, which was co-created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and artist Francesco Francavilla. The story presents a stark departure from the classic, wholesome Archie tales. According to the official synopsis, a supernatural spell from a teen witch backfires, unleashing an army of the possessed dead upon Riverdale. Archie Andrews and his friends must then fight for survival, a struggle that tests their long-standing friendships, romances, and loyalties.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, who served as the showrunner for "Riverdale" and "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," will write the script and serve as showrunner and executive producer. He is joined by executive producers Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman of Berlanti...