‘Blindspotting’: TV Spin-Off Of Rafael Casal & Daveed Diggs Feature Goes To Series At Starz

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Although the news initially broke last October, it now looks like gears are finally turning on the “Blindspotting” series spinoff, as it was officially greenlit at Starz. The film’s producers, writers, and stars Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs are returning to write and executive produce the series (per Variety).

Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal's critically acclaimed 2018 film Blindspotting.

Also Read: Starz Orders Third 'Power' Spinoff, 'Book IV: Force' Starring Joseph SikoraLionsgate Television will produce the half-hour dramedy.The 2018 film centered on Collin (Diggs) who needs to make it through his last three days of probation for a chance at a new start, but his fast-talking childhood friend, Miles (Casal), is a magnet for trouble.

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