Netflix’s newest original series Partner Track, which debuts on the streaming service August 26th,follows a determined, young lawyer named Ingrid Yun as she works tirelessly to become a partner at her elite, New York City law firm. In addition to her demanding job, Ingrid must also find time for friends, family, and true love.
The show is based on the successful novel of the same name and features an ensemble cast filled with many recognizable faces. From Arden Cho and Nolan Gerard Funk, these talented actors have already been a part of some pretty well known movies and series.
Arden Cho – Teen Wolf (2011-2017)
Arden Cho first gained popularity as Kira Yukimura on the hit MTV supernatural drama Teen Wolf. The show focused on newly turned teenage werewolf, Scott McCall as he tries to navigate high school while also protecting his town from dangerous, mystical foes.
Cho ed the cast in the third season playing the shy and socially awkward new girl in town who secretly is a Japanese mythical being known as a Kitsune. The character of Kira quickly became a fan favorite mostly due to Cho’s charismatic portrayal and the character’s fascinating powers.
Dominic Sherwood – Shadowhunters (2016-2019)
Shadowhunters is a teen fantasy show that aired on the Freeform network for a total of 3 seasons before ultimately being canceled. The series is adapted from the popular The Mortal Instruments book series and follows a group of magical humans who are half-angel that are tasked with ridding the world of demons.
Dominic Sherwood plays one of the best characters in Shadowhunters, the fun-loving Jace Herondale. His Casanova ways are put to the test when he falls in love with the series’ protagonist, Clary. Their love story is one of the main storylines of the show, proving that Sherwood is no stranger to playing the romantic love interest as he does in Partner Track.
Nolan Gerard Funk – Awkward (2011-2016)
Nolan Gerard Funk has had a string of substantial guest appearances on many popular shows, but when he ed season three of MTV’s raunchy comedy Awkward, the actor found his most notable role.
The series follows a socially awkward teen named Jenna as she deals with the trials and tribulations of high school as well as young adulthood. Funk played Collin, Jennings, a pompous student who Jenna briefly dates. Although his role only lasted for one season, his character was instrumental in Jenna’s journey towards self-love.
Matthew Rauch – Blue Bloods (2010-Present)
Blue Bloods is a long-running procedural drama following the Regan family of New York City who all work in law enforcement. The highly rated series stars Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg as of the aforementioned family and focuses on their tense and dangerous daily lives working for the city.
Matthew Rauch is a seasoned actor, having worked in the industry for decades. The actor ed the series in season two playing defense attorney Lawrence Skolnick, which then turned into a recurring guest role that lasted four seasons. Rauch’s previous experience portraying an attorney definitely gave the actor the necessary tools to play Ingrid’s boss Marty Adler perfectly.
Alexandra Turshen – Red Oaks (2014-2017)
Alexandra Turshen is a talented actor most known for her work in the Amazon Prime Video series, Red Oaks, in which she played a lifeguard named Misty. This ‘80s-set story follows David Myers as he works at a country club during his summer home from college.
Turshen’s Misty was a minor character in earlier episodes, but the actor got to shine more as her role expanded into a sizable part of the main cast. The actor’s thick New Jersey accent paired with her indelible charm quickly made her a fan favorite.
Rob Heaps – Imposters (2017-2018)
Imposters was a comedic crime series that followed three jilted lovers who all fell victim to the same con-woman. When they each learn of the other’s identity, they work together tirelessly to find her and bring her to justice.
The well-received Bravo original only lasted two seasons, but the entire cast was praised for their work. Rob Heaps leads the show as Ezra Bloom, a sarcastic, but lovable character whose phony marriage acts as the inciting incident for the entire series. He is often considered by many fans to be one of the most likable characters on Imposters.
Bradley Gibson – Power Book II: Ghost (2020-Present)
Bradley Gibson may not have a lot of credits to his name, as the young actor appears to be just starting out in the industry. However, his role in Power Book II: Ghost is easily his biggest and most known project to date.
Power Book II: Ghost is a spin-off to the successful Starz series 10 best characters in Power Book 2, but he was responsible for a lot of the show’s intense storylines.
Roby Attal – The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)
The Haunting of Hill House miniseries. Directed by Mike Flanagan, the show follows a young, American nanny as she is hired to look after two children in an old, English manor.
Praised for its inventive use of jump scares and subversive storytelling, The Haunting of Bly Manor is a solid scary show perfect for any fan of the horror genre. Roby Attal appears throughout the show as a creepy apparition with glowing eyes. While his role is minimal, he is definitely responsible for a lot of the show’s spine-tingling moments.
Zane Phillips – Fire Island (2022)
Zane Phillips gained a lot of attention and positive critical reaction for his ing role in the Hulu original Fire Island. The film is a modern-day reimaging of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice told with a predominately LGBTQ+ cast.
Phillips portrays Dex, a heartthrob on Fire Island that is responsible for making most of the main characters smitten by his presence. Dex is eventually revealed to be quite problematic as his pretty questionable behavior results in the film’s most intense conflict. It is because of this that he is widely regarded as Fire Island's least likable character.
Fredric Lehne – The Greatest Showman (2017)
The Greatest Showman is a pop musical inspired by the life of showman P. T. Barnum and follows the creation of his first circus. The film starts an impressive cast including High Jackman, Zac Efron, and Michelle Williams. Lehne portrays Mr. Hallet, Williams’ character’s father.
While Lehne is only in the film for a few moments, his stern and domineering presence leaves a lasting impression. As a wealthy, protective father to Williams’ character he is unwavering in his distaste and disapproval in his daughter’s choice of husband.