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“I’ve never done a world build that intricate before.

It was a million times harder than anything I’ve done.”

André Dae Kim and Daniela Nieves on ‘Vampire Academy’

André Dae Kim and Daniela Nieves on ‘Vampire Academy’.Jose Haro/Peacock

In anticipation of the new drama, we asked Plec what to expect from the series.

BridgertonorHunger Games?

When Plec first pitched the show, she called it “Bridgertonwith vampires.”

VAMPIRE ACADEMY

Sisi Stringer and Kieron Moore on ‘Vampire Academy’.Jose Haro/Peacock

And what’s not to love about that?

But as they started creating the world, the writers realized something.

“It’s really the story of the beginning of a revolution,” Plec explains.

It’s got everything: It’s got theBridgertonand theHunger Games."

“Vampire Academy is all about the different species of vampires,” says Plec.

There’s some great horror eye candy in this show as well."

Vampire Academypremieres on September 15 on Peacock.