Michael Grassi co-created and executive produces “Katy Keene,” a “Riverdale” spinoff based on characters from the Archie Comics universe. He also served as a writer and co-executive producer on “Riverdale” since season one. Grassi’s other credits include award-winning shows “Schitt’s Creek,” “Supergirl,” “Degrassi,” “Lost Girl,” and the first season of “Wynonna Earp.”

Born and raised in Montreal, Grassi graduated from Ryerson University’s Radio and Television Arts Program. His Peabody-winning episode of “Degrassi” introduced the first transgender teen character to appear as a series regular on scripted TV and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy and GLAAD Media Award.