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"Blood & Water" It-girl Fikile, played by Khosi Ngema, will
arrive at the exclusive Madrid school of Las Encinas in season 7
of "Elite", while Ivan (Andre Lamoglia) from the Spanish teen
series will appear at Cape Town's prestigious Parkhurst College
when "Blood & Water" returns for its fourth installment in 2024.
The exchange gave a boost to cast, creators and characters, said
"Blood & Water" creative producer Nosipho Dumisa-Ngoasheng.
"We're always looking for what stories are going to have the
most drama, the most dramatic impact, emotional impact and
really challenge our characters in their emotional journeys. We
like to put them through the wringer and so we thought, what
better way to do that," she said.
Both shows being set in the world of private schools made
writing the crossover scenes easier, said "Elite" co-showrunner
and writer Jaime Vaca.
Season 7 sees the return of former student Omar, who struggles
to find peace from past events and discovers he is not alone in
his suffering.
"It has the 'Elite' DNA but with a theme that is current and
necessary, that surrounds and frames the entire season, which is
mental health," said Vaca.
"As someone who has also experienced mental health issues, there
is a lot of me in this season. This is one I am especially proud
of and curious to see how it's received."
"Elite" Season 7 starts streaming on Oct. 20.
(Reporting by Hanna Rantala; Additional reporting by Miguel
Gutierrez in Madrid; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)
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