The upcoming spinoff The Librarians: The Next Chapter has secured its first major cast member. The show is part of The Librarian universe, where Librarians safeguard ancient magical artifacts in a world filled with mystical wonders. Set to premiere on The CW in the 2024-2025 season, the spinoff will center around a time-traveling Librarian who accidentally releases powerful magic into the ordinary world, prompting the need for a new team to thwart the chaos.
According to Deadline, Jessica Green has been cast in a significant role for the Librarians spinoff. She will portray Charlie Cornwall, a skilled martial artist who was previously denied the opportunity to become a Guardian to one of the Librarians, despite her exceptional abilities and unwavering desire to join the Library. However, her fortunes change when she is appointed as a temporary special Guardian at the start of the series, likely due to the pressing crisis that needs to be addressed.
Everywhere You've Seen Jessica Green Before The Librarians
Jessica Green in a Doorway in Air - Everywhere You've Seen Jessica Green Before The Librarians
Green's addition to the Librarians cast will mark a return to familiar territory, having previously starred in The Outpost on the CW. In The Outpost, she portrayed the supernaturally gifted Talon throughout its four-season run from 2018 to 2021. With both shows rooted in the fantasy genre, Green is expected to seamlessly transition into her role in The Librarians: The Next Chapter.
Prior to her stint on The Outpost, Green showcased her talents in the sci-fi-fantasy realm with her debut in the Australian teen series Lightning Point in 2012, also known as Alien Surf Girls internationally. Her television repertoire extends beyond the genre, with appearances in shows like Ash vs Evil Dead and FBI: International. Additionally, Green delved into historical drama by portraying Cleopatra in season 2 of the Netflix docudrama Roman Empire, specifically in the episode titled Julius Caesar: Master of Rome.
Alien Surf Girls featured Lucy Fry, who later starred in 11.22.63 and Godfather of Harlem.
Apart from her TV roles, Green has also made appearances in various films. She notably played Katrina Sainz in the movie Air, sharing the screen with Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Viola Davis. It is likely that she will draw inspiration from her diverse experience when portraying her character in The Librarians: The Next Chapter.
Source: Deadline
Editor's P/S:
I am excited to see Jessica Green join the cast of "The Librarians: The Next Chapter." Her previous roles in "The Outpost" and "Alien Surf Girls" showcase her talent for captivating audiences with complex and dynamic fantasy characters. Her addition to the cast suggests that the spinoff will continue the franchise's tradition of blending action, adventure, and humor.
Green's experience in historical dramas like "Roman Empire" also bodes well for her portrayal of Charlie Cornwall, as the character seems to possess a deep understanding of the magical world and its ancient artifacts. I am eager to see how Green's performance and the show's exploration of time travel will contribute to the overall narrative and expand the universe of "The Librarians."