The Librarians: The Next Chapter is set to bring back an original cast member, Christian Kane, reprising his role as Jacob Stone in the upcoming fantasy adventure show. The original Librarians series, which aired from 2014 to 2018 on TNT, was based on the novels by David Titcher and developed for TV by John Rogers. The story revolved around an ancient organization known as the Librarians, dedicated to safeguarding the world from a hidden reality.
In May 2023, The CW announced the development of a spinoff based on The Librarians, with Dean Devlin, an executive producer of the original series, serving as showrunner, writer, and executive producer for the new show. Noah Wyle, who had a recurring role in the original series, also joins as an executive producer.
The premise of The Librarians: The Next Chapter involves a Librarian from the past who time-travels to the present and inadvertently releases magic across the continent. To rectify the situation, he assembles a new team of Librarians to help clean up the mess. Christian Kane's Jacob Stone, having been in the job for over a decade, mentors Jessica Green's character, Charlie Cornwall, the Guardian, who is on a trial basis to prove her worth.
Charlie, a military-trained individual rejected by the Library as a Guardian, gets a chance to serve as a special guardian and must navigate the challenges to secure a permanent position. The dynamic between Jacob and Charlie sets the stage for a connection between the original series and The Librarians: The Next Chapter, potentially allowing for more guest appearances from familiar faces.
While Jessica Green has been cast as Charlie Cornwall, further details about the additional cast members have yet to be announced. The new series promises to continue the legacy of the original Librarians TV series, offering viewers a fresh take on the world of magic and adventure.
The Librarians is currently available for streaming on platforms like Freevee, Hoopla, and Prue Flix, allowing fans to revisit the original series before diving into The Librarians: The Next Chapter.
