Spinning Out is a 10-episode series created by former competitive figure skater Samantha Statton (Mr. Mercedes).
Stratton and Lara Olsen (90210, Free Rein) will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers for the Netflix series.
The Hollywood Reporter has brought word that former Olympian Johnny Weir has signed on to join the cast of the upcoming Netflix skating drama series Spinning Out as the rival to the lead characters.
Weir’s casting comes on the heels of Kaya Scodelairo, Will Kemp (Reign), Kaitlyn Leeb (Shadowhunters), Amanda Zhou (October Faction) and Mitchell Edwards (Roxanne Roxanne).