Devon Sawa Joins Disney's 'Coven Academy' Supernatural Series

The actor will play an effortlessly cool teacher at the elite magic school set in haunted New Orleans.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Devon Sawa has been cast in a special guest star role on Disney's new supernatural series 'Coven Academy.' He will play Mr. Cole, 'the adult who can clown you and protect you in the same breath' at the elite magic school set in haunted New Orleans. The series follows three teenage witches and their warlock peers as they navigate ancient supernatural wars and forbidden love interests.

Why it matters

Sawa's casting adds an experienced and well-known actor to the young ensemble of the new Disney series, which is being developed by 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' creator Tim Federle. The show falls under Federle's recently-renewed deal with Disney Branded Television, expanding the network's supernatural and fantasy programming for young audiences.

The details

Sawa is best known for his breakout role in the 'Final Destination' film franchise, as well as 90s hits like 'Casper,' 'Now and Then' and 'Little Giants.' He joins the 'Coven Academy' cast that includes Malina Pauli Weissman, Malachi Barton, Jordan Leftwich, Ora Duplass, Louis Thresher and Tiffani Thiessen. The series follows three teenage witches and their warlock peers as they navigate ancient supernatural wars and forbidden love interests at the elite magic school in haunted New Orleans.

  • The series 'Coven Academy' is set to premiere on Disney in 2026.

The players

Devon Sawa

An experienced actor known for his roles in films like 'Final Destination,' 'Casper,' 'Now and Then' and 'Little Giants.' He will play the special guest star role of Mr. Cole, 'the adult who can clown you and protect you in the same breath' at the elite magic school in 'Coven Academy.'

Tim Federle

The creator of 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' who developed the new supernatural series 'Coven Academy' for Disney. Federle will serve as an executive producer on the show.

Malina Pauli Weissman

The actress starring as Briar, one of the three teenage witches, in 'Coven Academy.'

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What’s next

The supernatural series 'Coven Academy' is set to premiere on Disney in 2026.

The takeaway

Devon Sawa's casting as the effortlessly cool teacher Mr. Cole adds an experienced and well-known actor to the young ensemble of Disney's new supernatural series 'Coven Academy,' which is being developed by 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' creator Tim Federle as part of the network's expanding fantasy programming for young audiences.