Season 1

## Chronology

The **first season** of ***My Life with the Walter Boys*** was announced on June 29, 2021. It was released on December 7, 2023.

On December 19, 2023, it was announced that Netflix ordered a second season of the series.

## Premise

The 10-episode season follows Jackie as she moves across the country from dazzling Manhattan to rural Colorado to live with the Walters after a devastating tragedy.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Noah LaLonde as Cole Walter - (10/10)
* Ashby Gentry as Alex Walter - (10/10)
* Johnny Link as Will Walter - (10/10)
* Corey Fogelmanis as Nathan Walter - (10/10)
* Zoë Soul as Haley Young - (10/10)
* Jaylan Evans as Skylar Summerhill - (10/10)
* Sarah Rafferty as Katherine Walter - (10/10)
* Marc Blucas as George Walter - (10/10)

### Recurring Cast

* Mya Lowe as Kiley - (10/10)
* Isaac Arellanes as Isaac Garcia - (9/10)
* Ashley Tavares as Tara Joseph - (9/10)
* Myles Perez as Lee Garcia - (8/10)
* Ellie O'Brien as Grace - (8/10)
* Gabrielle Jacinto as Olivia - (7/10)
* Alix West Lefler as Parker Walter - (6/10)
* Dean Petriw as Jordan Walter - (6/10)
* Lennix James as Benny Walter - (6/10)
* Kolton Stewart as Dylan Newsome - (5/10)
* Madison Brydges as Paige - (5/10)
* Nathaniel Arcand as Mato Summerhill - (5/10)

### Guest Cast

* Kayla Heller as Ruby - (3/10)
* Chantal Perron as Coach Sandy Collins - (3/10)
* Kelcey Mawema as Noelle - (3/10)
* Paul McGillion as Tony - (3/10)
* Peter McAdam as Kurt - (2/10)
* Colette Nwachi as Ms. Hampton - (2/10)
* Stirling Karlse as Announcer - (2/10)
* Joel Oulette as Jay - (2/10)
* Roberta Mauer-Phillips as Edna - (2/10)
* Jesse Lipscombe as Coach Allen - (2/10)
* Kelsey Lopes as Mavis - (1/10)
* Jenny Steele as Reporter - (1/10)
* Catherine Lough Haggquist as Jean Young - (1/10)
* Anne Hawthorne as Interviewer - (1/10)
* Lisa Moreau as Librarian - (1/10)
* Peter Skagen as Chet - (1/10)
* Jordan Zavisha as Brandy - (1/10)
* Sarah Haggeman as Ferris Wheel Attendant - (1/10)
* Deimon Slagg as CAV President - (1/10)
* Kevin Brooks as Mr. Piper - (1/10)
* Tai Chatur as Jamal - (1/10)
* Dustin Thompson as Mechanical Bull Rider - (1/10)
* Anthony Smith as Charles Young - (1/10)
* Sachin Sahel as Dean - (1/10)
* Lindsay Woolsey as Barrel Racer #1 - (1/10)
* Conrad Hild as Principal Sykes - (1/10)
* Grace Fedorchuk as Student - (1/10)
* Shayna Weir as Barrel Racer #2 - (1/10)
* Benjamin Grant-Ewen as Frat Brad - (1/10)
* Noemy Coeurjoly as Barrel Racer #3 - (1/10)
* Ari Rombough as Ms. Evans - (1/10)
* Ifé Abiola as ER Doctor - (1/10)
* Randa Nugent as Barrel Racer #4 - (1/10)
* Emily Howard as Swooning Cider Teenager - (1/10)
* Miku Beer as Nice Lady - (1/10)
* Kudjo Fiakpui as Adam - (1/10)
* Isabelle Green as Teen Girl - (1/10)
* Kimberley Philpott as Soccer Mom - (1/10)

## Production

### Casting

In April 2022, Nikki Rodriguez was set as the lead, as Sarah Rafferty, Marc Blucas, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry, Connor Stanhope, Johnny Link, Corey Fogelmanis, Zoë Soul and Jaylan Evans rounded out the series regular cast. Dean Petriw, Lennix James, Alix West Lefler, Alisha Newton, Ashley Tavares, Moheb Jindran, Ellie O'Brien, Mya Lowe and Gabrielle Jacinto were cast as recurring in the show.

### Filming

Filming for the season began in Alberta, Canada on April 11, 2022 and concluded on August 22, 2022. Filming locations standing in for Colorado were Cochrane, Airdrie, Crossfield, Kananaskis Country and Bragg Creek. Standing in for restaurants and public locations were Glenhill Drive, the Texas Gate Grill, William Camden Park and the Fence and Post restaurant. The CL Ranch off Jumping Pound Road served as the Walter family’s Colorado home.

## Trivia

* When series creator Melanie Halsall first pitched the series to Netflix, she described it as “*Dawson’s Creek* meets *Friday Night Lights*,” with homages to *Party of Five* and *My So-Called Life* thrown in there for good measure.
* The show might take you back to those simpler times when teens spent less time on their phones: Halsall “wanted a show where we got young people outside and talking to each other,” she told Tudum while on the set.
* Ali Novak wrote the original *My Life with the Walter Boys* story after her father died. Halsall’s father also died young, and though she found the book raw, edgy, and funny, Jackie’s healing journey resonated with her experiences. In adapting the story for the screen, Halsall leaned into an “emotional approach” to the world and its drama.
* The series’ writers include Halsall, Jordan Ross Schindler, Jonathon Roessler, Tawnya Bhattacharya and Ali Laventhol, Jesikah Suggs, Kelsey Barry, and Grace Condon.
* Jerry Ciccoritti, Nimisha Mukerji, Winnifred Jong, and Jason Priestley directed the 10 episodes.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’: Nikki Rodriguez Leads Cast, Sarah Rafferty & Marc Blucas Also Star In Netflix Series
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 ‘My Life With The Walter Boys’ Trailer: Netflix TV Adaptation Features ‘Suits’ Star Sarah Rafferty, Nikki Rodriguez & Marc Blucas
3. ↑ Netflix Orders YA Drama Based on Novel ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ (EXCLUSIVE)
4. ↑ ‘My Life With The Walter Boys’ Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix; Showrunner Melanie Halsall & Star Nikki Rodriguez Talk Expanding Series Beyond The Novel
5. ↑ ‘My Life With The Walter Boys’ Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix; Showrunner Melanie Halsall & Star Nikki Rodriguez Talk Expanding Series Beyond The Novel
6. ↑ Netflix series filmed in Southern Alberta debuts tonight
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’: Everything to Know About the Teen Drama
8. ↑ My Life With the Walter Boys