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‘Tom Swift’: ‘Nancy Drew’ Spin-off Ordered Straight to Series

ByJules August 30, 2021October 27, 2021

Tom Swift fans, rejoice! The CW has officially ordered Tom Swift straight to series on the strength of its backdoor pilot, which aired as part of Nancy Drew season 2 this past spring.

#TomSwift is coming soon to The CW! pic.twitter.com/SvtOLyVq42
— Tom Swift (@CWTomSwift) August 30, 2021

According to the synopsis released by The CW, the series will follow Tom as he seeks the truth behind his father’s disappearance.

“‘Tom Swift’ follows the serialized adventures of the titular Black, gay, billionaire inventor, who is thrust into a world of sci-fi conspiracy and unexplained phenomena after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom takes to the road on a quest to unravel the truth, leaving behind the comforts of his usual moneyed lifestyle, all while fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale group hell-bent on stopping him. Tom’s missions will require his genius and flair for innovation guided by love, romance, friendship and the mysteries of the universe yet-unsolved.”

Tom Swift makes history as the first network series to have a Black, gay, male lead. It will star Tian Richards in the title role with Melinda Hsu Taylor, Noga Landau, and Cameron Johnson creating the series. The CW has not announced a premiere date but did state the show is expected to arrive during the 2021-22 season.

Jules

I am a nurse and dedicated nerd from Boston, MA. When I'm not at work, I'm rewatching old favorites like Supernatural or discovering my new obsessions (too many to count!). When not fangirling, I can be found reading, writing, or listening to a true crime podcast. You can find me on Twitter @juleswritesblog for more nerdy nonsense.