My Life with the Walter Boys cast: Meet the returning and new characters
Nikki Rodriguez leads the cast as Jackie Howard.
All 10 episodes of My Life with the Walter Boys season 2 are now available to stream on Netflix, and they see things get even more complicated between Jackie, Cole and Alex.
Season 2 picks up just weeks after Jackie fled Silver Falls to head home to New York City at the end of season 1. In this new run, she returns to the Walter household, hoping for things to be less complicated this time around - unfortunately for her, that doesn't seem to be on the cards.
Showrunner Melanie Halsall previously said that it's Jackie's bond with Katherine that convinces her to come back to the Walter house, telling Tudum: "Katherine and Jackie have such a deep connection that it couldn’t have been anyone else.
"The conversation they have as Katherine is persuading her is really deep and emotionally touching and sincere. Jackie is ultimately looking for a family, for a mother, and Katherine represents all that – romance aside."
As in season 1, the show stars Nikkie Rodrigues, Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry. But who else stars in the new episodes and who do they all play?
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of My Life with the Walter Boys on Netflix.
My Life with the Walter Boys cast
The main cast list is as follows:
- Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie Howard
- Noah LaLonde as Cole Walter
- Ashby Gentry as Alex Walter
- Sarah Rafferty as Katherine Walter
- Marc Blucas as George Walter
- Connor Stanhope as Danny
- Johnny Link as Will
- Corey Fogelmanis as Nathan
- Dean Petriw as Jordan
- Lennix James as Benny
- Alix West Lefler as Parker
- Isaac Arellanes as Isaac
- Myles Vincent Perez as Lee
- Alex Quijano as Richard
Read on for everything you need to know about the characters and who plays them.
Nikki Rodriguez plays Jackie Howard
Who is Jackie Howard? Our 15-year-old heroine. When her family dies, Jackie is forced to leave her Manhattan home behind and move in with the Walter family — and their various sons.
What else has Nikki Rodriguez been in? The star previously appeared in Netflix's On My Block as Vero and in romantic comedy Back to Lyla.
Noah LaLonde plays Cole Walter
Who is Cole Walter? Cole is one third of the love triangle. Mysterious and troubled, Cole is struggling with his identity after an injury derailed his football scholarship dreams.
Speaking about how playing hockey in high school helped him bag the role, LaLonde told Bello: "For a long time, I was 'Noah LaLonde, the hockey player', and my character was always known as 'Cole Walter, the local star quarterback'.
"We ended our careers in different ways – I left willingly, and he by force of injury – but those emotions that come with that redefining process was the jumping off point for me."
What else has Noah LaLonde been in? My Life with the Walter Boys marks LaLonde's first regular role after a one-episode appearance in 2022's Criminal Minds.
Ashby Gentry plays Alex Walter
Who is Alex Walter? Alex is the other Walter brother, and another third of the love triangle. Unlike Cole, Alex is rather nerdy and shy.
In season 2, viewers will be introduced to a brand new Alex, with actor Ashby Gentry telling Tudum: "Old Alex is pretty much gone and I don't know if he's coming back. Sweet, innocent, lover, poetic no more. You're getting rodeo, popular, attractive."
In preparation for the role, Gentry went to the gym six days a week, changed his diet and worked on his vocal intonation and posture.
What else has Ashby Gentry been in? Gentry has a background in theatre and previously starred in Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Speechless.
Sarah Rafferty plays Katherine Walter
Who is Katherine Walter? Jackie's mother's best friend and her new guardian. Katherine juggles being a mother to 10 children, a wife and a veterinarian.
Sarah Rafferty said of Katherine: "She is a woman who leads with her heart, who has a sense of humour about her life, and is able to spin all the plates. There are many ways to build a family. And she’s open to all of those and just has boundless love to give."
What else has Sarah Rafferty been in? Viewers will recognise Rafferty from Suits, in which she starred alongside Meghan Markle.
Marc Blucas as George Walter
Who is George Walter? The patriarch of the Walter family. George grew up on his family's ranch and takes pride in raising his family with Katherine.
What else has Marc Blucas been in? Previous TV credits include Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Narcos Mexico.
Connor Stanhope as Danny Walter
Who is Danny Walter? Danny is Cole’s fraternal twin brother, but they couldn't be more different from one another. A lover of theatre, Danny spends time studying actors' performances in films when he should be sleeping.
In season 2, Danny returns from a trip to New York City, where he has learned to appreciate the city's legendary movie theatre, IFC Center.
What else has Connor Stanhope been in? Stanhope has previously appeared in TV series including Smallville, Merlin’s Apprentice, Garage Sale Mysteries, When Calls the Heart and Supernatural.
Johnny Link as Will Walter
Who is Will Walter? The eldest Walter sibling who helps show Jackie the ropes in the ever-growing Walter household. He recently married his longtime girlfriend Hayley and is using his degree to help his parents keep the ranch afloat.
What else has Johnny Link been in? Link previously starred in Dear Edward.
Corey Fogelmanis as Nathan Walter
Who is Nathan Walter? Another Walter brother, Nathan is the musician of the family and shares a room with Alex.
What else has Corey Fogelmanis been in? The actor has appeared in Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World, where he starred alongside Sabrina Carpenter. His other credits include Ma and Moxie.
Alix West Lefler as Parker Walter
Who is Parker Walter? The only Walter daughter who loves to play football with her older brother, Cole. She was initially hesitant at the idea of another girl joining the family, but she quickly warms to her.
What else has Alix West Lefler been in? Lefler has previously appeared in The Good Nurse, Riverdale and Siren.
Dean Petriw as Walter
Who is Jordan Walter? Another Walter brother and an aspiring wildlife film director.
What else has Dean Petriw been in? Previous credits include Pfffirates, Home Before Dark, Love Hard, StarBeam, The Good Doctor and Once Upon a Time.
Lennix James as Benny Walter
Who is Benny Walter? The youngest Walter sibling.
What else has Lennix James been in? Viewers may recognise Lennix James from Superman & Lois.
Myles Vincent Perez as Lee Garcia
Who is Lee Garcia? Lee and his brother Isaac live with the Walters as their mother (George's sister) left home when they were younger and their father is a soldier who has been deployed. Out of him and his brother, Lee is more cut up about living apart from his father.
What else has Myles Vincent Perez been in? Myles has starred in The Curse of Bridge Hollow, Sam & Cat and Lip Sync Battle Shorties.
Isaac Arellanes as Isaac Garcia
Who is Isaac Garcia? Isaac and Lee are cousins of the Walters, with their mother being George's sisters. In season 2, Isaac is given pointers by Cole when it comes to football.
What else has Isaac Arellanes been in? Viewers may recognise Isaac from Blue Miracle, Euphoria and Reservation Dogs.
Alex Quijano as Richard
Who is Richard? Jackie's uncle on her mother's side who looks out for her after a family tragedy. At the end of season 1, Richard looked after Jackie upon her decision to return to New York and in season 2, he becomes involved in the goings on in Silver Falls.
What else has Alex Quijano been in? Alex Quijano's other credits include One Day at a Time, 13 Reasons Why and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Who else stars in My Life with the Walter Boys?
The cast is rounded out by Zoë Soul (The Purge: Anarchy) as Haley Young, Will's fiancée, and Jaylan Evans (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) as Skylar Summerhill, Jamie's classmate at her new school.
Alisha Newton (Heartland) returns as Erin, who matures in season 2 and finds herself a love interest who matches her true self, along with Ellie O'Brien (Grand Army) as Grace, who bonds with Jackie on day one.
Joining them is Ashley Holliday (Grey's Anatomy) as Tara, Jackie's guidance counsellor, Mya Lowe (Fakes) as Kiley, Alex's best friend, and Nathaniel Arcand (Heartland) as Mato, Skylar's dad and a well-known figure in the Silver Falls community.
New cast members include Natalie Sharpe (Wilderness) as B. Hartford, a champion rodeo rider who Katherine enlists to help Alex learn to Bronco ride, Carson MacCormac (Shazam!) as Zach, Janet Kidder (Operation Christmas Drop) as Joanne Wagner, Grace's mother and Riele Downs (Bel-Air) as Maria.
Rounding out the newcomers is Jake Manley (The Consultant) as Wyler Holt, a rising star among the bronc riders under 25.
Seasons 1 and 2 of My Life with the Walter Boys are now available to stream on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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