On Feb. 8, Starz announced the recasting of Naya Rivera’s role in their television series inspired by the Step Up film franchise. While the decision to enlist Christina Milian to replace Rivera in the series was made after the series’ production…
On Feb.8, Starz announced the recasting of Naya Rivera’s role in their television series inspired by the Step Up film franchise. While the decision to enlist Christina Milian to replace Rivera in the series was made after the series’ production company consulted with the late Glee actress’ family, fans are grieving on social media and wondering how the show can go on without her. Their tweets about Naya Rivera’s recasting in Step Up: High Water show that many are still attempting to reckon with the loss of the star after her death in July 2020. “It was almost impossible to consider there could be someone so graceful and loving who could both help us honor our loss, while also bringing a deep reservoir of talent to our show, in so many areas,” the show’s creator, Holly Sorenson, said in a statement on Feb.
