Love, Simon was released in 2018. Find out who is in the cast of its television sequel Love, Victor.
Published in 2015, Simon vs the Homosapiens Agenda is already creating a legacy. Former clinical psychologist Becky Albertalli wrote the novel. Now, there are two screen adaptations, Love Victor and its predecessor, Love Simon (2018). The film starred Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Josh Duhamel and Jennifer Garner. As for the new television series, Love Victor, it will air on Hulu.
As a matter of fact, Love Simon screenwriters Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger (This Is Us) serve as co-showrunners for Love Victor. Indeed, the setting, Creekwood High, remains the same. However, there are mainly new characters.
Firstly, Nick Robinson (Simon Spier in Love Simon) will reprise his role. Thus, the former Melissa and Joey actor will serve as both narrator and producer for the series.
Therefore, Michael Cimino succeeds Robinson as lead actor of the franchise. In addition to his title role as Victor, the actor has also appeared in Training Day. Furthermore, Cimino revealed how openly gay cousin helped shape the character of Victor.
Joining Cimino are Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty) and James Martinez (House of Cards). The duo play his onscreen parents. Meanwhile, Isabella Ferreira and Mateo Fernandez also star. They portray Victor’s siblings.
Additionally, the show features a young ensemble cast as Victor’s friends and classmates. This includes Rachel Naomi Hilson (This Is Us), George Sear (Alex Rider) and Bebe Wood (The Normal) as Lake.
Finally, Mason Gooding and Anthony Turpel also feature among the main cast.
Recently, a trailer showed The Flash alum Keiynan Lonsdale. The Australian actor played Abraham ‘Bram’ Greenfeld, in Love Simon. Additionally, fans also got a glimpse of 13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman (Ryan Shaver). His character details are currently unknown.
Love Victor will premiere June 19, on Hulu.
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