Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Fantasy Island” reboot at Fox has cast Roselyn Sanchez in the show’s lead role, Variety has learned.Sanchez will star as Elena Roarke, a descendant of Mr.
Roarke from the original series. Elena set aside her own ambitions, and even the love of her life, to uphold her family’s legacy.
Sophisticated, insightful and always charming, Elena’s calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed as steward of this mysterious island.Sanchez most recently starred in the ABC drama “Grand Hotel” and the Lifetime drama “Devious Maids.” She is also known for her roles on shows like “Without a Trace” and “Familia en venta.” On the film side, she has starred in projects such as “Rush Hour 2,”.
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