'Charmed' spinoffs "a possibility"

Charmed producers are leaving the door open for characters to star in their own spinoff series, according to the Sci Fi Wire.

An edict from US broadcast network The WB called for the possibility of the spinoffs when the supernatural drama ends its eight-year run this May.

"We started this season with a mandate to come up with a way to keep the show going or have some spinoff characters," said executive producer Brad Kern. "That's the way that The WB picked up the show."

Among the possible spinoffs - all considered unlikely for the immediate future - is one centred on Leo Wyatt (Brian Krause). 8 Simple Rules star Kaley Cuoco, who plays new character Billie, has also been tipped for her own show but is said to be interested in returning to sitcoms.