Vampire Academy Adaptation from Julie Plec

Peacock has given a straight-to-series order for Vampire Academy, from executive producer Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals).

Vampire Academy is based on a series of YA paranormal romance novels by international best-selling author Richelle Mead. In a world of privilege and glamour, two young women’s friendship transcends their different classes as they prepare to complete their education and enter royal vampire society.

Plec is adapting with longtime collaborator Marguerite MacIntyre, who will also serve as executive producer and co-showrunner. Universal Television is producing.

“Julie Plec created one of the biggest fan-favorite universes with The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off series The Originals and Legacies, and we are excited to deliver this passionate audience a brand new story on Peacock,” said Lisa Katz, president of scripted content, at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Julie is known for binge-able, enthralling dramas and we know Vampire Academy will keep Peacock viewers right on the edge of their seats.”

“When I signed my new deal with Universal Television, they asked what project I had always been dying to make and my immediate answer was Vampire Academy,” said Plec.

“From The Vampire Diaries to The Originals, Julie has mastered captivating audiences with memorable characters, compelling storylines and delicious escapism,” said Erin Underhill, president of Universal TV. “Vampire Academy delivers them all! We are very excited to see Julie’s ambitious and creative vision of this distinct world come to life, and can’t wait to share the series with Peacock viewers. I have no doubt fans will love what she’s cooked up.”