But … Just after the spinoff Chilling Adventures of Sabrina debuted its third season, the next series in the beloved comics universe is here: Katy Keene. Kelly was one of her many boyfriends who popped up in the comics over the years. He played KO Kelly in Katy Keene and Riverdale, and Austin Tucker in Make It Or Break It . By Q.V. "I had never been able to shoot in New York City before," he explains. Kelly, the boyfriend of Katy herself. But again, don't expect Archie to show up and try to box him, since apparently that’s Archie’s thing now too. The actor Zane Holtz is kind, generous, and talented. And although he may not have been ready to say goodbye to that particular role, it helped propel his career forward and get him to where he is now. Zane Holtz: Living His Childhood Dream By Michael Jacobo. ET on the CW. Zane Holtz will play KO Kelly Holtz plays Katy's love interest KO Kelly. Instead, Riverdale fans can get to know an entirely new ensemble cast full of dreamers and hopeful young stars, including Zane Holtz, who plays K.O. Zane told Elite Daily in an interview that Katy Keene is a lot different from Riverdale with its "inspiring" and "heightened" world. You could say they’re set in the same world but ours is definitely a bit more upbeat and cheery. With everything a little off between Katy (Lucy Hale) and KO (Zane Holtz), Katy tries to make everything perfect for Valentine’s Day, so she can avoid what she is truly feeling including lying to him about Gloria (Katherine LaNasa) making her work. Kelly on Katy Keene. © Copyright 2021 Distractify. Yes, that’s his character’s name and yes there is boxing involved. Kelly on The CW television series Katy Keene. All Rights Reserved. Just like Riverdale, Katy Keene will feature several musical moments, and Holtz even promises a full musical episode at some point in the first season. Kelly, Katy Keene’s boyfriend described as “a semi-pro boxer with an incredible body.” Katy Keene premieres on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 8 p.m. Is Jughead's Death on 'Riverdale' the Real Deal? He played a vampire on From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series for its entire three-season run. He is also known for playing Richie Gecko on the El Rey Network television series From Dusk till Dawn: The Series. While Katy (Lucy Hale) pursues her goals of working in fashion, K.O. He is playing K.O. It’s very inspiring. He's a boxer with two goals in life: to fight a welterweight championship in Madison Square Garden and to marry his longtime girlfriend, Katy Keene. "It’s a very hopeful show. Kelly (Zane Holtz), an aspiring prizefighter and Katy Keene’s boyfriend. This musical … Now, new Riverdale spin-off Katy Keene is about to enter the ring with K.O. New set photos show KJ Apa and Zane Holtz posing together in boxing gear, so it looks like Archie and KO will fight in a Riverdale/Katy Keene crossover pretty soon. He is best known for playing Richie Gecko on the El Rey Network television series From Dusk till Dawn: The Series (2014–2016). Canadian actor and model Zane Holtz currently plays the character of KO Kelly in the whimsical, aspirational CW show KATY KEENE opposite Lucy Hale. The supporting characters for Katy Keene include Scream Queens' Lucien Laviscount and From Dusk Til Dawn: The Series' Zane Holtz, playing Alexander Cabot and K.O. 97 min. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. The Riverdale spinoff is based on the famous Archie Comics character, known as “America's Queen of Pin-Ups and Fashions,” and features Lucy Hale as the series lead. He was also in the vampire spoof comedy Vampires Suck, so it’s safe to say that the Canadian-born actor’s talents extend across different genres with ease. She may not have a beau at the moment. While Katy (Lucy Hale) pursues her goals of working in fashion, K.O. K.O. works as a bouncer to the pay the bills, but he's dedicated to becoming a star boxer. Hough Published Mar 27, 2019 The CW casts Zane Holtz and Katherine LaNasa in Katy Keene. Zane Holtz is a Canadian actor and model. Fans Are Dying to Know Who Jackson Ends Up With in 'Grey's Anatomy' (SPOILERS), Here's Why [SPOILER] Is Leaving 'Grey's Anatomy', Here's Why FOX Pulled the Remaining Episodes of 'The Moodys' This Season. It’s a world that’s a little heightened and everybody has these grand aspirations. Keanu Reeves, Kiefer Sutherland, Billy Zane, Lori Loughlin star. Holtz stars on Katy Keene as K.O. So once the boxing part of his character comes into play more heavily, Zane will likely tackle it without missing a beat. Zane Holtz attends the "Katy Keene" screening at the 2019 Tribeca TV Festival at Regal Battery Park Cinemas on September 14, 2019, in New York City (Getty Images) Holtz is a Canadian actor and model who is best known for playing KO Kelly in 'Katy Keene', the 'Riverdale' spin-off and played the love-interest of Katy Keene herself. The 32-year-old Canadian actor and model plays Ko Kelly, Katy's longtime boyfriend, on the forthcoming Riverdale spinoff, and even if his name doesn't sound familiar, there's a good chance you've seen Zane Holtz before. "Aesthetically, it feels very similar. "Riverdale" Season 5 to Include a "Katy Keene" Crossover ... will have one final match in the ring and who else would he go up against other than Katy Keene's own KO Kelly, played by Zane Holtz. Holtz is no stranger to the entertainment industry. He’s Ready to Inspire Fans Had our season finale table read today. Zane’s IMDB page doesn’t have any info on how many episodes he’s filming for the CBS procedural yet, but it does show off his many other accomplishments. Offers may be subject to change without notice. By Glenn Garner For Dailymail.com. He boxed in high school and he is also a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. 1 Followers, 0 Following, 101 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from @zanerayholtz And Zane might be the perfect young actor to fill this role. Starring in the Riverdale spinoff “Katy Keene,” he is very excited to put his comic book knowledge to use! The show also includes a major Riverdale character as a series regular; Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray), who moves from Riverdale to New York City and becomes Katy's roommate. … Kelly, the boyfriend of Katy herself. Lili Reinhart Believes a 'Riverdale-Katy Keene' Crossover Is Possible (Exclusive). "I think people are gonna be really intrigued by how totally different the show is from Riverdale, while at the same time clearly being in the same universe," Holtz explains. The CW Announces 'The Flash,' 'Riverdale,' and 11 Other Show Renewals. Back To The Beach(1987) VHS Your favorite seaside sweethearts, Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, return to the sunny shores of California in this winning spoof of their '60s beach movies. A Riverdale spinoff, KATY KEENE follows the lives and loves of Actress Lucy Hale as Katy Keene / Zane Holtz as KO – CW Network CA: You grew up loving the Archies comics as a brand, and now you have an original piece of the comic art signed by Bill Woggon, and you’re starring as one of the iconic characters Woggon created. "Aesthetically, it feels very similar. Like Josie, her Pussycats, and Archie and the gang, Katy Keene’s title character is from the Archie comics universe. While Zane does know his way around a primetime teen show, the most recent series he was in on a more permanent basis was a lot darker than Katy Keene. Holtz currently stars as K.O. with a heart of gold is Zane Holtz (From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series and Hunter Killer). And while Zane isn't exactly new to the business, he might still be a fresh face for some fans. "It’s that show that hopefully [with] every episode, people will walk away feeling happy and a little bit better," he says. Sydney Sweeney’s Hint About Cassie In 'Euphoria' Season 2 Will Make You Nervous — EXCLUSIVE, 'Shadow And Bone' Star Jessie Mei Li Can't Stop Watching These Niche YouTube Videos, Are Chloe & Mitchell Dating After 'The Circle'? Watch Katy Keene on Thursdays at 8 p.m. The Katy Keene pilot was ordered last January and filming began earlier this month. https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/zane-holtz-sexy-pictures-47100660 Chloe Has An Update — EXCLUSIVE. He is best known for playing Richie Gecko on the El Rey Network horror television series From Dusk till Dawn. He's a humble guy who lives in Queens and … Zane-Ray Brodie Holtz is a Canadian actor. He said that the potential spin-off would be "very different from Riverdale" and that it would be produced "in [the 2018–19] development cycle." He previously played K.O. "Katy Keene is a story about young people in New York chasing their dreams," Holtz tells Elite Daily. The CW's latest dramedy inspired by the Archie comics is set five years ahead of Riverdale, but while the worlds of the two shows do intersect, star Zane Holtz says Katy Keene and Riverdale have very different vibes. ET on The CW. But even with all the Riverdale connections, Holtz is excited for fans to fall in love with Katy Keene as a standalone series. "So to be able to shoot in some of these iconic locations around town, and to really capture that New York romantic comedy vibe by doing these scenes while walking down the street and there’s 150 extras, or we’re sitting in the park eating a hot dog, it just feels like that true New York romance movie come to life.". Zane Holtz got down on one knee and popped the question to Lucy‘s character Katy. Published: 02:21 EDT, 26 … What a group! @cw_katykeene @warnerbrostv @thecw, A post shared by Zane Holtz (@zaneholtz) on Jan 28, 2020 at 2:37pm PST. Holtz stars on Katy Keene as K.O. The actor behind the rough and tough K.O. "I think people are gonna be really intrigued by how totally different the show is from Riverdale, while at the same time clearly being in the same universe," Zane said. [It's] very inspiring and encourages people to chase their dreams.". But the 30-year-old's character Katy Keene was certainly getting hot and heavy with K.O. You could say they’re set in the same world but ours is definitely a bit more upbeat and cheery.". On January 23, 2019, The CW issued an official pilot order for the series that will "[follow] the lives and loves of four iconic Archie Comics characters — including fashion legend-to-be Katy Keene— as they chase their twenty-something dreams in New York City. "It really has an almost magical quality to it. Cant wait for this show to reach the world!! Kelly, played by Zane Holtz as they filmed in NYC on Wednesday. At least, for now. Holtz will star as Ko Kelly, a boxer with two goals in life: to fight a welterweight championship in Madison Square Garden and to marry his longtime girlfriend, Katy Keene. Distractify is a registered trademark. That sort of ambition seems to be a running theme on Katy Keene, at least according to Holtz. KO tries to do something nice for the roommates, but only seems to make things worse. Holtz stars on Katy Keene as K.O. So, my gosh, what’s that like for you as an actor? Zane plays the title character’s boyfriend on Katy Keene, but he’s more than just her love interest. Lucy Hale bundles up in flannel as she enjoys a hot dog and some fall foliage with co-star Zane Holtz on the set of Katy Keene. It takes place in New York City instead of a fictional small town and instead of featuring more of the same murder and dark drama, Zane explained that it has a welcoming atmosphere when compared to its predecessor. The CW’s latest dramedy inspired by the Archie comics is set five years ahead of Riverdale, but while the worlds of the two shows do intersect, star Zane Holtz says Katy Keene and Riverdale have very different vibes. He has appeared in the movies Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Holes and he was on Freeform’s Make It or Break It for two years before the series ended. 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