Luke Mitchell has signed on to the CW pilot “Republic of Sarah,” Variety has learned. He joins previously announced series lead Stella Baker.
In the show, rebellious high school teacher Sarah Cooper (Baker) utilizes an obscure cartographical loophole to declare independence when faced with the destruction of her town at the hands of a greedy mining company.
Now Sarah must lead a young group of misfits as they attempt to start their own country from scratch. Mitchell will star as Danny, Sarah’s brother.
After enduring a difficult childhood at the hands of his mother, Danny returns to his hometown as the harbinger of its demise.
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