Netflix announces spin-off to hit Nickelodeon series 12 years in the making

Netflix has just revealed an eagerly awaited spin-off to one of Nickelodeon's most beloved classic shows, over a decade after its conclusion.

The original series spanned four highly successful seasons and introduced young viewers to several major celebrities, including one of the globe's biggest pop sensations.

Currently, filming is in progress in Vancouver for Hollywood Arts, which will transport fans back to the world of Victorious.

Featuring stars such as Victoria Justice, Elizabeth Gillies and Wicked's Ariana Grande, the original series was set at a prestigious performing arts high school where aspiring teenagers learned about the entertainment industry.

Daniella Monet, who originally played Trina Vega, the elder sister of Justice's Tori, will return to her role for the much-anticipated sequel, reports the Mirror.

Several years on from the series, Trina hasn't yet achieved her big break, so she returns to her old school to educate a new generation of fame-seeking students.

Monet expressed via Tudum: "Coming back as Trina alongside such a dynamic, powerful cast of newcomers is something I feel very lucky and grateful to do.

"Victorious was in a lot of ways life-changing for all of us. Our cast is forever bonded by that experience, and to think that I have an opportunity to steward anything close to that is a feeling I can't begin to describe."

A synopsis states: "Trina is back at Hollywood Arts High School, and this time she's stepping behind the desk.

"The struggling performer finds herself filling in as a substitute teacher at the prestigious school, where she surprises herself by inspiring a group of ambitious teens."

Joining Monet is a talented ensemble of rising stars, including Alyssa Miles (Hanging out with Alyssa and Xavier), Emmy Liu-Wang (Raven's Home), Peyton Jackson (Woman in the Yard), Erika Swayze (Workin' Moms) and Martin Kamm (Unsung Hero).

Additionally, Yvette Nicole Brown from Community will be making a guest appearance as Principal Helen, having previously appeared in Victorious' original run as well as Nickelodeon's equally popular teen comedy, Drake and Josh.

Jake Farrow (Victorious, iCarly) and Samantha Martin (Henry Danger, Danger Force) will be taking the reins as showrunners and executive producers, with Monet also serving as an executive producer.

While an exact release date remains under wraps, Netflix has confirmed that Hollywood Arts will premiere its first season in 2026.

In the meantime, fans can binge-watch every episode of the original series while they eagerly await the sequel.

Victorious is available to stream on Netflix.