“Hairspray” star Nikki Blonsky will play the lead in ABC Family’s upcoming series “Huge.” She is joined by David Hasselhoff’s daughter Hayley and James Eckhouse’s son Zander.
The series “Huge” is based on a book by the same title written by Sasha Paley. The series was written by ”My So-Called Life” creator Winnie Holzman and her daughter, Savannah Dooley.
Described as “Glee” meets “Ugly Betty,” the series revolves around six teens and the staff at Wellness Canyon, a weight-loss camp. It centers on Will (Blonsky), a funny, opinionated overweight girl sent to the camp by her wealthy parents, who own a chain of fitness centers, and Amber (Hasselhoff), a curvy teen who is the slimmest girl at the camp but who considers herself too heavy.
Eckhouse will play a college student working as an assistant fitness counselor who has a secret affair with Amber. Caldwell will play the leader of the thinner, popular boys among the overweight camp population.
“Huge,” which received a direct-to-series 10-episode order, is slated to premiere in late June.
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Somehow I really don’t see this going beyond the typical “fat jokes”. Nikki is such a cutie and I’m actually looking forward to seeing David’s daughter in action. Will keep fingers crossed it rocks.