Meet 11 new characters of '13 Reasons Why' Season 2
Hannah Baker's story continues through the second season of '13 Reasons Why' and we have enough clues to look forward to more mysteries. Polaroid pictures are bound to replace audiotapes of the first season and Hannah's story isn't over.
While most of the cast members including Dylan Minnette, who plays Clay Jensen and even Katherine Langford, the dead Hannah Baker, will be back. But along with them, there are a few more new cast members, who will help take the plot forward.
With the second season slated to premiere on May 18, the time is right to introduce the new cast actors and the role they will be playing.
1. Anne Winters - Chloe
There's a new "it girl" in Liberty High and her name is Chloe. The new blonde will be friends with Jessica Davis (played by Alisha Boe) and will become the head cheerleader. We have seen a glimpse of the 23-year-old actress in the latest teaser trailer of season two. Yup, she is the one who is seen parting alongside Bryce Walker (played by Justin Prentice). Prior to this show, Winters is best known for starring in 'Tyrant' and 'Wicked City'.
2. Bryce Cass - Cyrus
The 20-year-old Bryce Cass, will play the “edgy, cynical mischief maker” Cyrus at Liberty High. '13 Reasons Why' will be the first major gig for Cass. He initially appeared alongside Winters on NBC’s adaptation of 'Cruel Intentions' in 2017 but the show was eventually scrapped by the network.
3. Chelsea Alden - Mackenzie
Along with Cyrus, comes Mackenzie, Cyrus's older sister played by Chelsea Alden. She plays an “artsy and witty girl who isn’t afraid to speak her mind.” We've spotted Alden in episodes of 'American Horror Story: Roanoke', 'Veep', 'Grey’s Anatomy', 'The Ranch', and 'Jane the Virgin'. The 30-year-old redhead most recently starred opposite Laura Dern in the film, 'The Tale', which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
4. Allison Miller - Sonya
As we anticipate, season two will have quite a few courtroom drama as Hannah Baker's parents have slammed a lawsuit against the school. Allison Miller, who will play Sonya has bee described as an “ambitious young litigator.” The 32-year-old actress has previously starred alongside Kate Walsh, aka Hannah’s mom in 'Private Practice.' She has also appeared in NBC series 'Go On,' 'Kings' and 'Selfie.'
5. Samantha Logan - Nina
Nina is a “well-respected track star with a secret” at Liberty High and is played by Samantha Logan, who has appeared on episodes of 'The Fosters', 'Teen Wolf', 'General Hospital', and '666 Park Avenue'. Logan has also previously starred in the pilot episode of NBC’s 'Cruel Intentions' in 2017. In the second season of '13 Reasons Why', she is a successful track athlete who seems to be hiding a deep dark secret.
6. Kelli O’Hara - Jackie
We saw this one coming. Kelli O’Hara will play Jackie, an “advocate for victims of bullying” on season two of '13 Reasons Why'. So we guess she has a pretty prominent role to play. Kelli is a Broadway legend and has even scored a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for 'The King and I' in 2015. Her most recent TV work includes 'Masters of Sex' and 'The Good Fight'.
7. Ben Lawson - Rick
There's a much beloved new baseball coach at Liberty High, Rick, who will be played by Ben Lawson. We've seen the Australian actor as the series regular on the ABC political drama 'Designated Survivor', which was cancelled after two seasons in May 2018. He also starred in hits like 'Modern Family', 'iZombie', and '2 Broke Girls'.
8. Meredith Monroe - Carolyn
Meredith Monroe will play Carolyn, who is a nurse and Alex’s mother on season two. Viewers previously met Alex’s father, a police officer, on season one. Monroe is best known for her work on 'Dawson’s Creek' as Andie McPhee.
9. Brenda Strong - Nora
Season two is time to meet the parents of Bryce Walker. Brenda Strong plays Nora, who is Bryce’s mom. Most recently, the TV veteran appeared on 'Supergirl' as Lillian Luthor. She's also starred in the 'Dallas' revival, 'Desperate Housewives', 'Seinfeld', and '7th Heaven'.
10. Jake Weber - Barry
Jake Weber plays Bryce's dad, Barry who is described as a “successful hedge fund manager and pillar of the community.” Since 2017, Weber has had a recurring role as Brett O’Keefe on Showtime’s 'Homeland'. He has previously appeared on all seven seasons of 'Medium' as Patricia Arquette’s onscreen husband, Joe Dubois.
11. RJ Brown - Caleb
Hugging Tony in the teaser trailer is RJ Brown, Caleb, who is a boxing trainer, "a fierce competitor and dedicated coach, but out of the ring he has a warm smile and a wry sense of humor.” The actor has previously appeared on 'Tycoon', 'The Carrie Diaries', and 'Girls'.