Christina Milian to Replace the Late Naya Rivera in Starz’s ‘Step Up’ TV Series
Milian will play Collette, the role originated by Rivera in the show’s first two seasonsJennifer Maas | February 8, 2021 @ 8:00 AM
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Christina Milian has been cast in the leading role of Collette for Starz’s “Step Up” TV series, a part originally played by the late Naya Rivera, the pay TV channel said Monday.
Rivera played the character in the former YouTube series’ first two seasons, and was set to continue on with the project when it was picked up at Starz for a third. Following Rivera’s tragic death at the age of 33 last July in a drowning accident, an individual with knowledge said the team decided to recast the role with the support of the cast, producers and Rivera’s family.