Ready for a new take on the vampire romance genre? Netflix’s upcoming series First Kill, based on the stories by V.E. Schwab, just might be what you’re looking for. The show, like the short story it’s based on, centres on a teenage vampire and a vampire hunter who find themselves falling for each other, even as they’re supposed to be killing each other. The cast is packed with promising newcomers and TV faves alike, rounding out the world of supernatural creatures and long-held “family” feuds.
Although we don’t know much about when the eight-episode series will actually debut on Netflix, we do know who will be playing all the major characters. Take a peek at the gallery ahead to find out who you already recognize and which rising stars are making their debuts!
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Imani Lewis as Calliope Burns
Lewis plays Calliope, a new girl in town who bonds quickly with Juliette – and who also happens to be a vampire hunter from a famous family of slayers. You may recognize Lewis from The Get Down or Eighth Grade or, more recently, another vampire-themed project: Vampires vs. the Bronx!
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Jason R. Moore as Jack
You definitely recognize Moore, who’s set to play monster hunter Jack! He played Curtis Hoyle, a Navy veteran and support group leader who is an ally and friend to Frank Castle, on The Punisher.
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Elizabeth Mitchell as Margot Fairmont
Mitchell’s role as powerful vampire Margot won’t be her first major role in a sci-fi/fantasy series. She is best known for her role as Juliet on Lost and has also appeared in major roles on The Expanse, V, and Once Upon a Time, among several others.
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Gracie Dzienny as Elinor
Dzienny plays Elinor, a member of the powerful Fairmont vampire clan that Juliette is trying to join. She currently plays Ruby Red on the superhero series Jupiter’s Legacy and has previously appeared on Zoo and Chasing Life.
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Will Swenson as Sebastian
Swenson is most likely familiar to you because of his role as Pan on the final season of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Broadway fans will also recognize him from his long and Tony-nominated stage career, including roles in Hair, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Les Misérables, and Waitress.
