Cartoon Network Preps Live-Action Drama Pilot

ATLANTA: Production on Cartoon Network’s first hour-long live-action drama is slated to begin this August in Vancouver, featuring a cast led by Drew Van Acker, Ryan Pinkston, Elise Gatien and Dyana Liu.

Tentatively titled Tower Prep, the series tells the story of a rebellious teen, Ian (Van Acker), who wakes up one morning to find himself trapped at a mysterious prep school that offers no escape. He forms a secret group with CJ (Gatien), Gabe (Pinkston) and Suki (Liu), intent on discovering what they’re being trained for and how to escape. The pilot is executive-produced and written by Paul Dini (Lost, Batman Beyond), with Terry McDonough (Breaking Bad, The Street) signed on to direct.