Netflix’s My Life with the Walter Boys returned on August 28, 2025, with a second season that doubles down on family drama, love triangles, and new faces shaking up Silver Falls. Adapted from Ali Novak’s YA novel, the show has already carved out its own path, diverging from the books and creating original arcs that have fans buzzing.
If you’re catching up or just want to put faces to names, here’s your go-to guide to the Season 2 cast — from the central love triangle to the sprawling Walter clan and the fresh arrivals making their mark.
My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2 Main Cast and Characters
| Actor | Character | Season 2 Arc & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nikki Rodriguez | Jackie Howard | A 15-year-old from Manhattan who lost her family in a car crash. In Season 2, Jackie returns from a summer in New York, juggling her strained bond with Alex, her unresolved feelings for Cole, and her search for identity within the Walters. Rodriguez previously shined in On My Block Season 4. |
| Noah LaLonde | Cole Walter | The former star quarterback whose injury ended his athletic dreams. Season 2 finds Cole redefining himself at school while wrestling with his undeniable pull toward Jackie. LaLonde, who once played hockey, relates deeply to Cole’s crisis of identity. He appeared in Criminal Minds (2022). |
| Ashby Gentry | Alex Walter | Bookish and shy in Season 1, Alex returns transformed after cowboy camp: confident, bold, and a rodeo enthusiast. His evolving feelings for Jackie — and his resentment — put him in direct conflict with Cole. Gentry calls Alex “practically a new person” this season. |
| Sarah Rafferty | Dr. Katherine Walter | The Walter matriarch, veterinarian, and Jackie’s guardian. Her history as Jackie’s late mother’s best friend makes her bond with Jackie especially poignant. Rafferty is beloved as Donna Paulsen in Suits. |
| Marc Blucas | George Walter | The family patriarch, a rancher carrying the weight of financial struggles. Blucas (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) grounds George with rugged warmth. |
| Connor Stanhope | Danny Walter | Cole’s twin and a theater lover chasing Juilliard dreams. More reserved than his brother, Danny forges a deeper friendship with Jackie. Stanhope has credits in Smallville and When Calls the Heart. |
| Johnny Link | Will Walter | The eldest Walter sibling, 21, newly married to Hayley. Will is hard of hearing and works in real estate to support the family. Link, who appeared in Dear Edward, steps into his first major role here. |
| Corey Fogelmanis | Nathan Walter | The quiet, guitar-playing brother, openly gay and in a relationship with Skylar. A gentle, supportive presence for Jackie. Known for Girl Meets World. |
| Jaylan Evans | Skylar Summerhill | Stylish, ambitious, and gunning for valedictorian, Skylar is Nathan’s love interest and Jackie’s friend. Evans was seen in The Night Agent. |
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My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2 Recurring Cast and Characters
The Walters’ household is never quiet, and Season 2 expands the supporting players:
| Actor | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zoë Soul | Hayley Young | Will’s wife, now recurring. Navigates early marital challenges. Known for Prisoners. |
| Isaac Arellanes | Isaac Garcia | A Walter cousin who stirs up family dynamics. |
| Myles Perez | Lee Garcia | Another cousin, adding to the household chaos. |
| Dean Petriw | Jordan Walter | Aspiring filmmaker; no longer a twin as in the novel. Seen in Sonic the Hedgehog. |
| Alix West Lefler | Parker Walter | The family’s only daughter, nine years old. Initially wary of Jackie but bonds over outsider status. (Riverdale). |
| Lennix James | Benny Walter | The youngest Walter sibling. Brings childlike energy to the mix. |
| Alisha Newton | Erin | Cole’s ex, a popular student. Newton starred in Heartland. |
| Ellie O’Brien | Grace | Jackie’s cheerful friend; Skylar’s bestie. |
| Kolton Stewart | Dylan | Football player, friend to Cole, part of the high school social circle. |
| Mya Lowe | Kiley | Alex’s lifelong best friend, given new depth this season. Lowe appeared in Murder in a Small Town. |
| Gabrielle Jacinto | Olivia | Erin’s best friend, tied to the clique drama. |
| Jesse Lipscombe | Coach Allen | Football coach at Silver Falls High. |
| Nathaniel Arcand | Mato Summerhill | A local figure, possibly connected to Skylar’s family. |
| Ashley Holliday Tavares | Tara Jacobs | Guidance counselor supporting Cole and Jackie. Underused but impactful. |
| Alex Quijano | Richard | Jackie’s uncle in New York, briefly caring for her after Season 1. |
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New Faces in My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2
Netflix didn’t just expand the Walters — it introduced new sparks and complications.
| Actor | Character | Role in Season 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Natalie Sharp | B. Hartford | A champion rodeo rider and potential love interest for Alex. Sharp (BH90210) brings grit and charm. |
| Carson MacCormac | Zach | A charismatic, slightly edgy senior who pursues Nathan, shaking up his relationship with Skylar. (Shazam!). |
| Janet Kidder | Joanne Wagner | Grace’s traditional mother, resistant to change. Seen in Star Trek: Discovery. |
| Riele Downs | Maria | A bold, flirty classmate in Alex’s driver’s ed class, adding tension to his arc. (Henry Danger alum). |
| Jake Manley | Wylder Holt | A bronc rider in the rodeo circuit, expanding the cowboy storyline. Manley is known for The Order.
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Season 2 filmed in Calgary, Alberta, from July to November 2024. Jason Priestley returned to direct alongside Audrey Cummings. Unlike Ali Novak’s sequel novel (My Return to the Walter Boys, April 2025), the show has taken its own route, crafting original drama while keeping the heart of the story intact.
