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'The Spiderwick Chronicles': Cast and character guide on who’s playing who in The Roku Channel's fantasy drama series

The series will follow Grace family's children as they embark on a magical journey that promises an unforgettable experience

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Get ready, folks! The Grace family is set to return to your screens on Friday, April 19, and this time through The Roku Channel's 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'.

Aron Eli Coleite is the creative force behind the eight-episode series, an official screen adaptation of the book series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, also titled 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'

The story follows the fraternal twins Jared Grace (Lyon Daniels) and Simo Grace (Noah Cottrell), along with their sister Mallory Grace (Mychala Lee). As they move to their ancestral home, they embark on a captivating journey filled with mysterious creatures, paranormal perils, and breathtaking discoveries.

A fresh cast of characters is set to embark on an amazing adventure across the realms of fairies and folklore in this exciting remake.

Let's get to know the stars who will give life to the beloved characters.

Lyon Daniels as Jared Grace

The 16-year-old American actor and entertainer Lyon Daniels will breathe life into the character of Jared Grace in the series.

Daniels began his modeling career at the tender age of 18 months and has since modeled for major retailers, including Macy's, Target, and Kohls.

The young actor debuted in 2017 with the movie 'Patriot,' and made his breakthrough in 2020 with the Netflix original movie 'We Can Be Heroes.'

Now, in the character of Jared, he is poised to win over fans' hearts with his distinct charisma and extraordinary acting abilities.  

Noah Cottrell as Simon Grace

Noah Cottrell, known for his role in the action-packed 'Skyscraper,' is set to portray Simon Grace in the upcoming mini-series.

Cottrell began his acting career at the age of six, taking acting workshops for pleasure before landing modeling and acting gigs.

The young actor made his acting debut in 2014 with the TV movie 'Two to Go' and has since been in a variety of productions, including 'Gordita Chronicles,' 'Saturdays,' 'Punky Brewster,' and 'The Chosen,' among others.

Mychala Lee as Mallory Grace

As the twins' sister, Mychala Lee will bring the character of Mallory Grace to life in the adventure fantasy series.

The young actor first appeared on camera in an uncredited role as a head cheerleader in the 2015 music video 'Brooke Sorenson: 3 Days' and has since been in several films, including 'End of the Road,' 'Truth Be Told,' 'Relish,' and 'Wednesday,' among others.

Jack Dylan Grazer as Thimbletack

Jack Dylan Grazer, renowned for his portrayal of Eddie Kaspbrak in the horror film 'It', will play Thimbletack in the series.

Born in Los Angeles, California, the 20-year-old actor initially appeared in a tiny role in the 2014 television series 'The Greatest Event in Television History.'

Grazer, a rising star, has appeared in several roles and productions, including 'Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons,' 'Don't Tell a Soul,' 'Shazam!', and 'Me, Myself & I'.

Joy Bryant as Helen Grace

Joy Bryant will portray Helen Grace, the overprotective mother of the children, in the fantasy series.

Bryant began her acting career in 1994 with a music video for the song 'I'll Take Her,' followed by a role in the 2001 film 'Carmen: A Hip Hopera.'

Bryant's acting credits include 'Showtime,' 'FabLife,' 'What Would Diplo Do?,' 'For Life,' and 'Cherish the Day,' among others.

Christian Slater as Mulgarath

Christian Slater, renowned for his captivating performances, will play Mulgarath in the upcoming series.

Slater has had a long and successful career as an actor, demonstrating his versatility.

At the age of 8, he made his acting debut with ABC's 'One Life to Live' and garnered recognition as an adult for his major role in the 1985 movie 'The Legend of Billie Jean.'

Since then, he has been ruling fans's hearts with projects such as  'Hard Rain,' 'Pump Up the Volume,' 'The Name of the Rose,' 'Windtalkers,' 'The Wife,' and others.

Momona Tamada as Emiko

Momona Tamada, a 17-year-old Canadian actress, will play the recurring role of Emiko in the miniseries.

Tamada is a rising star who made her acting debut with an appearance in an episode of the hit series 'The Boys' in 2019.

She has since acted in a variety of productions, including 'Super PupZ,' 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' 'Secret Headquarters,' and 'The Baby-Sitters Club.'

Alyvia Alyn Lind as Calliope

Alyvia Alyn Lind, an American actress known for her versatility, will play Calliope in the fantasy series.

Lind made her acting debut in 'Dark Skies,' before gaining recognition for her role in 'The Young and the Restless.'

Since then, the young actress has appeared in several films, including 'Chucky,' 'Daybreak,' 'Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colours: Circle of Love,' 'Shangri-La Suite,' and others. 

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