‘Dancing With the Stars’ Bosses Talk Casting Ciara and Maura for Season 35, ‘Next Pro’ Spinoff and Emmys Hopes
The producers of 'Dancing With the Stars' are deep into casting for season 35, with Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins confirmed as early additions, while also promoting a new spinoff, 'The Next Pro,' focused on professional dancers. The show is pushing for Emmy recognition following its highest-rated finale in a decade, emphasizing its live production demands and cultural relevance. Executives highlight the personal and professional significance of casting choices, linking them to current pop culture moments and emotional resonance. The series continues to build momentum ahead of its upcoming convention and full cast reveal.
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'Dancing With the Stars' FYC panel. Frank Micelotta/Disney Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars was a moment in itself, but as Emmy season picks up and the show finds itself vying for awards recognition, the road to season 35 is already being laid out. “We’re deep into it,” executive producer and casting head Deena Katz tells The Hollywood Reporter of her plans for the forthcoming installment at an Emmys FYC event on Sunday in Hollywood.
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