meet the cast
KARAN BRAR
(Maneesh) is a dynamic actor, director, and trailblazer in Hollywood, celebrated for breaking cultural barriers and expanding representation onscreen. He first captured audiences as 'Chirag' in the 20th Century Studios Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise and most notably as ‘Ravi’ on Disney’s “Jessie” and “Bunk’d” - the network’s first-ever Indian series regular character. His film and TV work also includes Pacific Rim: Uprising, Stargirl, The Argument, Youth & Consequences, and Hubie Halloween with Adam Sandler. Most recently, Karan made his theatrical debut in Data at Arena Stage, taking on his first leading role and originating the character of ‘Maneesh.' Offscreen, he serves on the advisory board of The Cameron Boyce Foundation and is a self-proclaimed coffee snob. Karan currently resides in NYC, where he continues to inspire audiences through his diverse creative endeavors and commitment to bold, innovative storytelling.
BRANDON FLYNN
(Jonah) has quickly positioned himself as one of the most unique, versatile artists across television, film, and stage. Brandon just wrapped a heavily recurring guest star role on the Apple TV+ series “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” opposite Tatiana Maslany. He’s currently in production on the independent feature The Afters and is set to star in the psychological horror film Deluxe Ocean View opposite Elizabeth Perkins and T.R. Knight. Also this year, Brandon starred in the film Fucktoys, which won the Special Jury Award for a Multi-Hyphenate at South by Southwest, and The Parenting from New Line and HBO Max, alongside Brian Cox and Edie Falco. Brandon starred in Apple's “Manhunt” opposite Tobias Menzies and Anthony Boyle. He also starred in the off-Broadway play Kowalksi, for which he received rave reviews, alongside Robin Lord Taylor, for director Colin Hanlon. He co-starred in Brian Yorkey’s hit series 13 Reasons Why for Netflix, and the show remains one of the most-watched series on the platform. Previous credits also include Kellen Moore’s dark comedy Looks That Kill and a featured role opposite Mahershala Ali in HBO’s True Detective. Flynn studied at The Globe Theatre’s Shakespeare Conservatory in London while enrolled in Rutgers University’s prestigious Mason Gross School of the Arts. Shortly after graduating, he was cast as the lead in the off-Broadway production of the John Kander / Gregory Pierce musical, Kid Victory, which was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for “Outstanding New Musical.”
SOPHIA LILLIS
(Riley) broke out as Beverly Marsh in the 2017 global hit IT, later reprising the role in IT: Chapter Two. She can currently be seen in Tim Robinson’s HBO series “The Chair Company “and opposite Sarah Snook in Peacock’s “All Her Fault.” Next, she’ll appear alongside Dave Bautista and Bobby Cannavale in the action feature Trap House, hitting theaters on November 14. Lillis also appeared in Paramount’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves with Chris Pine and Hugh Grant, and in Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, starring opposite Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie, and Scarlett Johansson. In 2023, she starred in Universal’s The Adults with Michael Cera and Hannah Gross. Previously, Lillis starred opposite Paul Bettany in Alan Ball’s Uncle Frank, which premiered at Sundance and won multiple awards, including the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding TV Movie. She also led Orion Pictures’ Gretel & Hansel, directed by Osgood Perkins, and starred as the title character in Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase. On television, Lillis is known for her work as young Camille Preaker in HBO’s “Sharp Objects,” opposite Amy Adams, and for leading Netflix’s acclaimed series “I Am Not Okay With This,” created by Jonathan Entwistle (“The End of the F**ing World”). Lillis is represented by Untitled Entertainment, CAA, and attorney Ryan LeVine. Sophia will be starring in the upcoming Hideo Kojima horror game “OVERDOSE (OD)” alongside Hunter Schafer and Udo Kier for Xbox Game Studios.
JUSTIN H. MIN
(Alex) can most recently be seen starring in Searchlight Pictures’ The Greatest Hits opposite Lucy Boynton and David Corenswet. He also stars in the acclaimed Netflix and A24 series “Beef”, opposite Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, and as the lead in Randall Park's critically acclaimed directorial debut, Shortcomings. Shortcomings premiered at Sundance in 2023 and was released by Sony Pictures Classics. His first Korean-language film, Journey There, directed by Kim Jin-Yu and co- starring Kim Hye-Ok, recently premiered at the 2025 Busan International Film Festival, where it took home the KBS Independent Film Award and the DGK Plus M Award. He also became a fan favorite on the second season of Korea’s acclaimed variety show, “The Devil’s Plan.” Justin stars as the breakout character ‘Ben Hargreeves’ in all four seasons of Netflix’s hit series “The Umbrella Academy.” He received critical praise for his turn as the title character in A24’s drama feature After Yang, directed by visionary filmmaker Kogonada. Min plays “Yang” opposite Colin Farrell in a story centered on a father and daughter trying to save the life of their robotic family member in a world where robotic children are purchased as live-in babysitters. Yang has been programmed to help his little sister learn about her cultural heritage, and in doing so learns what it means to be human. The film premiered to rave reviews at Cannes in 2021 and again at Sundance in 2022. Min is Korean American, originally from Cerritos, California, and currently splits his time between LA, NY, and London. He speaks fluent Korean and studied Government and English at Cornell University. He worked in international development and journalism before deciding to become an actor. Also a skilled photographer and writer, he is currently working on a book of essays. Justin was named to Variety's “10 Actors to Watch” and has served as a UNICEF Ambassador since 2022.