'Degrassi' finds new life on Netflix
By Andrea Morabito
Andre Kim (left), Eric Osborne (center) and Lyle Lettau will head back to the books when "Degrassi: Next Class" comes to Netflix. Stephen Scott/Epitome Pictures, Inc.
Netflix has swooped in to save another beloved series.
The streaming service announced it will produce new episodes of the Canadian teen soap "Degrassi" after it was axed by Teen Nick.
"Degrassi: Next Class" will premiere next year and will continue to focus on a group of high school students dealing with issues like homophobia, racism, substance abuse and violence.
Cast members Eric Osborne, Ana Golja, Andre Kim, Richard Walters, Olivia Scriven, Ricardo Hoyos, Nikki Gould and Lyle Lettau will all return for the Netflix series.
The "Degrassi" franchise first premiered in 1980; its latest iteration, "Degrassi: The Next Generation," debuted in 2001.
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