Maybe we haven’t seen the last of Aria in the Pretty Little Liars universe. Ahead of the premiere of the sequel series, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, on HBO Max this month, original series star Lucy Hale hosted the premiere of the new show. Speaking with Extra at the event, Hale described how coming back to host the spinoff’s premiere felt like a full-circle moment as it had her recalling when she first joined Pretty Little Liars and how it forever changed her life.
Hale went on to describe her reaction to watching the new series, appreciating that Original Sin offers some familiar elements - such as the introduction of a new “A” - while presenting an all-new take with more of a slasher movie vibe.
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All too often, actors who’d spent many years on a television series are eager to move on once the show is over so they can stay focused on new projects rather than remain in the past. This is not how Hale feels, as she regaled to Extra. While Hale has certainly kept herself busy with new roles in the years since Pretty Little Liars ended, she has been keeping the door open with a “never say never” attitude about a possible return of Aria, though nothing is set in stone at this time.
In any case, the ball seems to be in Hale’s court, as series co-creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has left an “open invitation” for a special appearance. As for who will appear on the show, Original Sin stars Chander Kinney, Maia Reficco, Bailee Madison, Zaria, Malia Pyles, Alex Aiono, Malory Bechtel, and Eric Johnson. Because the series takes place in the same universe as the original series, there will always be the chance that original Pretty Little Liars characters could appear, though it’s worth noting that the new series is set about 20 years after the events of the original series.
