The Step Up series, inspired by the film franchise of the same name starring Channing Tatum, has been canceled by Starz after one season on the network.
Christina Milian will replace the late Naya Rivera in series Step Up seven months after her tragic boating death.
The Lionsgate TV production had consulted with the family of Rivera before casting Milian, 39, to replace her in the scripted series according to The Hollywood Reporter on Monday.
Milian will take over Rivera s character Collette who she played in the first two seasons of the spin-off from the film franchise of the same name.
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Sad: Christina Milian will replace the late Naya Rivera in series Step Up seven months after her tragic boating death
Big shoes to fill: Milian will take over Rivera s character Collette who she played in the first two seasons of the spin-off from the film franchise of the same name