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‘Dynasty’ revival green lit for CW

the new series will air in the 2017-18 season

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A modernized reboot of the acclaimed ’80s soap opera “Dynasty” is officially coming to CW for the 2017-18 season, according to Variety.

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, writers and producers behind hit teen dramas “Gossip Girl” and “The O.C.,” and original “Dynasty” creators Esther Shapiro and Richard Shapiro will forge the remake. “Revenge” screenwriter Sallie Patrick is on board to pen the script.

The new series will focus on rivaling families the Carringtons and the Colbys, but this time the story will be told from the viewpoint of Fallon Carrington (Elizabeth Gillies from “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll”), and her new stepmother, Cristal. Originally played by Linda Evans, Cristal will be a Hispanic woman navigating her way to become a member of the wealthy family.

Other cast members will include Grant Show (“Melrose Place”), Nathalie Kelley (“The Vampire Diaries”), James Mackay (“The Leftovers”), Alan Dale (“The O.C.”), Sam Adegoke (“Murder in the First”), Robert Christopher Riley (“Hit the Floor”) and Rafael de la Fuente (“Empire”).

“Dynasty,” which ran from 1981-1989, once ruled television as the number one show in the United States in 1985. It was followed by the spinoff series, “The Colbys,” which ran for two seasons from 1985-1987 and miniseries “Dynasty: The Reunion” which aired in 1991.

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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride

LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.

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A scene from the 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Walk and 5K to End HIV

Whitman-Walker Health holds 40th annual event

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A scene from the 2026 Walk and 5K to End HIV on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception

LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals

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Rayceen Pendarvis was the emcee at the Wanda Alston Foundation 2026 Fall Reception. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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