JOHNNY WEIR, SARAH WRIGHT OLSEN, WILL KEMP, AND MORE JOIN CAST OF NETFLIX ICE-SKATING DRAMA SERIES SPINNING OUT

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Logline: Kat Baker is an up-and-coming, high-level single skater whos about to turn in her skates after a disastrous fall took her off the competition track. When Kat seizes an opportunity to continue her career as a pair skater with a talented bad-boy partner, she risks exposing a fiercely kept secret that could unravel her entire life. On and off the ice, Kat and her new partner will face daunting odds, injury to body and soul, financial sacrifice, and even potential mental breakdown on their way to realizing their Olympic dream.

Two-time Olympian, NBC Correspondent, and Food Network host Johnny Weir is Gabe. Gabe seems like an easy-going guy but under his funny, laidback exterior he's a cutthroat competitor who will stop at nothing to beat Kat and Justin.

Sarah Wright Olsen (American Made, Marry Me) is Mandy, Justin's stepmother. Raised in rural Kentucky, Mandy started her own real estate business from scratch. She fell in love with Justins widower father when she sold him a house, and has helped raise his two younger sons.

Will Kemp (Reign, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce) is Mitch, the charming, British it coach' in the region who has gotten scores of girls into high-level competitions. When he first signs on to be Serenas coach, shes sure she will finally best her sister.

Kaitlyn Leeb (Shadowhunters, Total Recall, Slasher) is Leah, Gabes skating partner who is as mean as she is beautiful. When shes replaced by Kat as Justins pair partner, she makes it her lifes mission to take the two of them down.

Amanda Zhou (October Faction, IT:Chapter Two) is Jenn, Kats foul-mouthed best friend who doesnt suffer fools. Jenn is an extremely talented single skater, the daughter of Chinese immigrants who own a successful local sporting goods store, and Serenas main competition.

Mitchell Edwards (All American, The Fix, Roxanne Roxanne) is Marcus, son of a prominent African American family, and Kats co-worker at the lodge bar. Besides being a bartender, he is also a gifted skier who is trying to find his place in a predominantly white sport.

Previously announced casting: Kaya Scodelario as Kat, Willow Shields as Serena, Evan Roderick as Justin

Episodes: 10

Creator / Co-Showrunner / Executive Producer: Samantha Stratton (Mr. Mercedes)

Co-Showrunner / Executive Producer: Lara Olsen (90210)

Executive Producers: Tory Tunnell (Safehouse) and Joby Harold (Safehouse)

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