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‘Zombies 5’ Set at Disney Channel and Disney+, Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly Not Returning
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- Zombies 5 is moving forward with a new central duo, as Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly shift to executive producer roles while Malachi Barton and Freya Skye take over the lead cast.
- Trevor Tordjman returns as Bucky, reinforcing continuity with familiar cast members alongside Swayam Bhatia, Julian Lerner, and Mekonnen Knife.
- New mermaid characters — Pearl, Fin, and Sandy — join the Rayburn cast, signaling a major shift in alliances and dynamics.
- Production for Zombies 5 is slated to begin in spring 2026 in New Zealand, underscoring the franchise's global production footprint.
- The mermaid storyline tests the peace between Daywalkers and Vampires, expanding the conflict while preserving themes of unity and acceptance.
- Disney Branded Television emphasizes Zombies as a defining franchise and highlights mermaids to refresh the dynamic while remaining true to core motifs.
- The official logline signals mermaid-induced disruptions to the fragile peace, compelling Daywalkers and Vampires to reassess their alliances.
- Paul Hoen is returning as director and executive producer, preserving the franchise's consistent creative vision.
- The creative team expands with writers Chris Hazzard, Michael Fontana, and Eydie Faye, signaling renewed storytelling for Zombies 5.
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