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MANILA - More than half a decade since the last episode of the hit local supernatural series "Imortal" aired, a huge casting announcement was made Tuesday evening about its upcoming sequel.

During ABS-CBN's trade event, it was revealed that Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo will star in the third installment of the fantasy franchise, which began with 2008's "Lobo."

WATCH: The teaser for La Luna Sangre - starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. This 2017. pic.twitter.com/K9Kxm9VjsV

— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) November 22, 2016

A teaser for "La Luna Sangre" was shown hinting about Padilla and Bernardo's roles. Bernardo's character appears to have a power to bring animals back to life, while Padilla represents a potential love interest.

However, it remains unclear how exactly their characters will fit in the mythos of both "Lobo" and "Imortal." The sequel is expected to air sometime next year.