Netflix has added two series regulars to “Freeridge,” its spinoff of the recently concluded young adult series “On My Block.” Tenzing Norgay Trainor newly joins the cast, while “On My Block” star Peggy Blow appears in a new role, PvNew has learned exclusively.
Named after the fictional Los Angeles neighborhood that “On My Block” takes place in, “Freeridge” follows a new crew of friends who may or may not have unleashed a deadly curse kicking off an unforgettable adventure.
In “On My Block,” Blow played Ruby’s (Jason Genao) grandmother Marisol Martinez, more often known as ‘Abuelita.’ She often acted as an accomplice to the teens’ various adventures in Freeridge. Her character in “Freeridge” is not yet known.
Trainor’s character is also not yet known. His credits include Netflix’s “Boo, Bitch” and Disney Channel’s “Liv and Maddie.”
Additionally, Paula Garcés, Eric Gutierrez, Eme Ikwuakor and Raushanah Simmons will recur in their roles from the original series.
Production on Season 1 of “Freeridge” is already complete. “On My Block” creators Lauren Iungerich, Eddie Gonzalez and Jeremy Haft serve as co-creators and executive producer salong with Jamie Uyeshiro and Jamie Dooner. Iungerich also showruns. Previously announced series regulars include Keyla Monterroso Mejia (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Boo, Bitch”), Bryana Salaz (“Team Kaylie”) and Ciara Riley Wilson (“LA’s Finest,” “Kim Possible”).
Netflix ordered “Freeridge” to series in September 2021, just ahead of the release of the fourth and final season of “On My Block,” which was led by Sierra Capri, Jason Genao, Brett Gray, Diego Tinoco, Jessica Marie Garcia and Julio Macias.
