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My Life with the Walter Boys is an American teen drama television series that premiered on Netflix on December 7, 2023.[1][2] The coming-of-age drama is an adaptation of Ali Novak's 2014 novel of the same name, which was first published on Wattpad.[3] The series follows recently-orphaned Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez), a teenage girl from Manhattan who relocates to rural Colorado after she is taken in by the Walters, a family of seven sons and one daughter.[4] The series was developed by Melanie Halsall. It stars Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry and Alisha Newton.[5] In December 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.[6]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie Howard, a 15-year-old who moves to Silver Falls, Colorado, after losing her family in a car accident in New York City. She struggles to adjust to her new environment as she tries to make new friends and heal from her pain
  • Noah LaLonde as Cole Walter, Danny's fraternal twin who used to be quarterback at Silver Falls High School but suffered from a career-ending injury
  • Ashby Gentry as Alex Walter, a bookish nerd
  • Johnny Link as Will Walter, a college graduate and engaged to be married to Hayley. He is focused on becoming a businessman and entrepreneur, bringing strain to his relationship with Hayley
  • Corey Fogelmanis as Nathan Walter, an openly gay boy who later gets diagnosed with epilepsy
  • Connor Stanhope as Danny Walter, Cole's fraternal twin who wants a career in acting
  • Zoë Soul as Hayley Young, Will's fiancée
  • Jaylan Evans as Skylar, a teen who is determined to become the valedictorian who becomes friends with Jackie and Nathan's love interest
  • Sarah Rafferty as Katherine Walter, a veterinarian, George's wife and Jackie's legal guardian. She was best friends with Jackie's mom and tries to help Jackie with her transition
  • Marc Blucas as George Walter, Katherine's husband and Jackie's legal guardian. He struggles with financial issues concerning their family land.

Recurring

  • Alex Quijano as Richard, Jackie's maternal uncle
  • Myles Perez as Lee Garcia, the Walter siblings' cousin who lives with them
  • Isaac Arellanes as Isaac Garcia, Lee's brother who also lives with the Walters
  • Ashley Holliday as Tara, a guidance counselor at Silver Falls High School

Dean Petriw co-stars as Jordan Walter, while Lennix James co-stars as Benny Walter, the youngest Walter brother, and Alix West Lefler co-stars as Parker Walter. Alisha Newton co-stars as Erin, Cole's quasi-girlfriend, and Gabrielle Jacinto co-stars as Olivia, Erin's best friend. Mya Lowe co-stars as Kiley, Alex's best friend since kindergarten.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Welcome to Colorado"Jerry CiccorittiMelanie HalsallDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
2"Live a Little"Jerry CiccorittiMelanie HalsallDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
3"The Cole Effect"Nimisha MukerjiJordan Ross SchindlerDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
4"Nineteen"Nimisha MukerjiJonathon RoesslerDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
5"Thanksgiving"Jerry CiccorittiTawnya Bhattacharya & Ali LaventholDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
6"Baggage"Jerry CiccorittiJesikah SuggsDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
7"Small Town Rumors"Winnifred JongKelsey BarryDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
8"Spinning Out"Winnifred JongTeleplay by : Jonathon Roessler & Jordan Ross Schindler
Story by : Grace Condon		December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
9"Revolutions"Jason PriestleyTawnya Bhattacharya & Ali LaventholDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
10"Happily Ever After"Jason PriestleyMelanie HalsallDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)

Production

Sony Pictures Television and iGeneration Studios are producing My Life with the Walter Boys, following iGeneration Studios' acquisition of Komixx Entertainment.[7] Ed Glauser, who was the executive producer for Netflix's The Kissing Booth film series, joined production alongside showrunner and executive producer Melanie Halsall.[8]

Filming for the series began in March 2022, in Alberta, Canada, and concluded by September 2022.[9][10][11]

Production for the series took place across Alberta, with filming locations in the city of Calgary, the town of Cochrane, and the town of Crossfield.[12][13][14][15] On December 19, 2023, Netflix renewed the series for a second season.[6]

Release

My Life with the Walter Boys was released on December 7, 2023.[2]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 40% approval rating with an average rating of 5.1/10, based on 10 critic reviews.[16] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 50 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[17]

References

  1. ^ Urban, Wilson Chapman,Sasha; Chapman, Wilson; Urban, Sasha (April 21, 2022). "Netflix Announces Casting for Wattpad Adaptation 'My Life With the Walter Boys' (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b Thompson, Jaden (November 8, 2023). "'My Life With the Walter Boys' Trailer: Netflix's TV Adaptation Features a Complicated, Steamy Love Triangle". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  3. ^ Streitfeld, David (March 24, 2014). "Web Fiction, Serialized and Social". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  4. ^ Pedersen, Erik (February 1, 2022). "2022 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders". Deadline. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  5. ^ "Casting Roundup: Netflix and Idris Elba's Next Role". www.adweek.com. April 22, 2022. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Campione, Katie (December 19, 2023). "'My Life With The Walter Boys' Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix; Showrunner Melanie Halsall & Star Nikki Rodriguez Talk Expanding Series Beyond The Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  7. ^ "Kissing Booth producer Komixx acquired by iGeneration Studios". TBI Vision. September 3, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  8. ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (April 20, 2022). "'My Life With The Walter Boys' Casts Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, and More". Collider. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  9. ^ "New Netflix series 'My Life With The Walter Boys' announces cast as filming starts in Calgary". Curiocity. April 21, 2022. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  10. ^ "A new Netflix series starts filming in Alberta later this month | News". dailyhive.com. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 20, 2022). "'My Life With the Walter Boys': Nikki Rodriguez Leads Cast, Sarah Rafferty & Marc Blucas Also Star In Netflix Series". Deadline. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  12. ^ "Filming underway for 'My Life with the Walter Boys'". CochraneNow. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  13. ^ "The cast has been revealed for a new Netflix series being shot in Alberta | News". dailyhive.com. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  14. ^ "Netflix production resumes filming in Crossfield". DiscoverAirdrie. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  15. ^ "Beyond Local: Crossfield teams up with Hollywood production studios for new Netflix series". MountainviewToday.ca. June 6, 2022. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  16. ^ "My Life with the Walter Boys: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  17. ^ "My Life with the Walter Boys: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved December 9, 2023.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Life_with_the_Walter_Boys