Netflix Orders Ballet Drama Series ‘Tiny Pretty Things,’ Sets Cast

Margeaux Sippell

Netflix has ordered ballet drama series “Tiny Pretty Things” based on the book by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton. The streamer also announced the main cast, which includes Lauren Holly of “Designated Survivor.” Michael MacLennan of “Bomb Girls” will write, showrun, and executive produce. The series, featuring ten hour-long episodes, is slated for a 2020 release. According to Netflix, “Tiny Pretty Things” is set in the world of an elite ballet academy and charts the rise and fall of young adults who live far from their homes, each standing on the verge of greatness or ruin. As Chicago’s only elite dance school, the Archer School of Ballet serves as the company school for the city’s renowned professional company: City Works Ballet. The Archer School is an oasis for an array of dancers: rich and poor, from north and south, and a range of backgrounds. Yet they all share a rare talent and passion for dance, a loyal sense of community… and when it comes to their dreams, no Plan B. Also Read: Why Netflix's Mobile-Only Bet in India Matters You can read the cast and official character descriptions from Netflix below: Lauren Holly (“Designated Survivor,” “Dumb and Dumber”) plays Monique,...