Coverage dated October 5, 2026

‘Coven Academy’ Star Malina Weissman Unpacks Briar’s Backstory, Her Take on the Love Triangle and Her Hopes for Season 2

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SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Coven Academy,” now streaming on Disney+. Nestled amid a tree-lined New Orleans exterior is a boarding school host to witches and warlocks alike in Freeform and Disney+’s new young-adult drama.

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  1. New York Post

    ‘Coven Academy’ Stars Malina Pauli Weissman, Jordan Leftwich, and Ora Duplass Weigh In On Their Characters’ Biggest Moments (opens New York Post)

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    Plus, Malina Pauli Weissman, Jordan Leftwich, and Ora Duplass reveal when they originally found out about the finale's bombshell.

  2. New York Post

    Who is Briar’s Mother? The ‘Coven Academy’ Cast Opens Up About That Bombshell Ending (opens New York Post)

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    If Coven Academy has already cast a spell on you, you're going to want to give this a read!

  3. Variety

    ‘Coven Academy’ Star Malina Weissman Unpacks Briar’s Backstory, Her Take on the Love Triangle and Her Hopes for Season 2 (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Coven Academy,” now streaming on Disney+. Nestled amid a tree-lined New Orleans exterior is a boarding school host to witches and warlocks alike in Freeform and Disney+’s new young-adult drama.