13 Reasons Why is a breakout hit on Netflix.
The series has turned its main cast members into legitimate TV stars, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t exist prior to landing these roles.
Ready to go back in time and see what the main actors and actresses were up to before signing on for 13 Reasons why? Let’s do this!
Dylan Minnette, Then…
Dylan has appeared on a wealth of TV dramas, like Lost, Scandal and Awake. His first TV role was in an episode of Drake & Josh. He also has a successful movie career under his belt, appearing in a string of hits. Not bad for a 20-year-old.
Dylan Minnette, Now…
Nowadays, Dylan is trying to find out the truth about Hannah Baker’s suicide on Netfix’s hit drama series, 13 Reasons Why.
Katherine Langford, Then…
Katherine Langford’s first role was in a short movie titled Daughters in 2016.
Katherine Langford, Now…
Katherine auditioned for the role of Hannah Bake via Skype and had just ten days to get her visa to work in the United States. Could you imagine anyone else in the role?
Christian Navaro, Then…
Christian Navarro’s first TV role was in an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He continued with the guest appearances for another few years.
Christian Navarrow, Now…
All of those guest-starring roles paid off and Christian Navarro now plays Tony Padilla on 13 Reasons Why. Yes, that hit Netflix show.
Alisha Boe, Then…
Alisha Boe’s first TV appearance was in the pilot of ABC’s Trophy Wife. She has appeared in Teen Wolf, Ray Donovan and Days of our Lives. She has appeared in a handful of movies, one being Paranormal Activity 4.
Alisha Boe, Now…
2017 was the year Alisha appeared in her first-ever series regular role with 13 Reasons Why. Her character, Jessica Davis, was originally the friend of Hannah Baker, but things changed and Jessica found herself spiraling out of control after being sexually assaulted.
Brandon Flynn, Then…
Brandon’s IMDB profile has one credit aside from 13 Reasons Why. After some digging, we found that he played Mr. Smee at age ten in a musical version of Peter Pan.
Brandon Flynn, Now…
Brandon’s big break came in the form of 13 Reasons Why, in which he plays the loveable Justin Foley.
Justin Prentice, Then…
Justin Prentice started out with roles in Melissa & Joey, Criminal Minds and NCIS. His first movie role was in Terri in 2011.
Justin Prentice, Now…
Justin was gifted with the role of Bryce Walker on 13 Reasons Why. The character is the worst, but Prentice turned in a solid performance, so much so that he has now been tapped to appear on Season 2 of AMC’s Preacher.
Miles Hezier, Then…
Miles Hezier’s first role was on CSI: Miami. His biggest role, however, was as Drew Holt on Parenthood.
Miles Hezier, Now…
Miles appeared on 13 Reasons Why and became an instant hit with fans of the series.
Ross Butler, Then…
Ross Butler has appeared in various TV movies. His first role was on The Gateway Life. He also had a recurring role on The CW’s Riverdale.
Ross Butler, Now…
Ross landed the role of Zach Dempsey on 13 Reasons Why. He’s a villain, but it appeared that he was changing towards the conclusion of the first season.
Amy Hargreaves, Then…
Amy Hargreaves has an acting career that dates back to the early 1990s, with roles in Family Law, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Shame.
Amy Hargreaves, Now
Amy achieved the coveted role of Lainie Jensen on 13 Reasons Why, in which she plays a lawyer helping the school get away with not reaching out to help Hannah Baker.
Kate Walsh, Then..
Kate Walsh played Addison Montgomery on Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. She had roles in CSI, Fargo and Undateable.
Kate Walsh, Now…
Kate Walsh plays Hannah Baker on 13 Reasons Why, which signaled a fast recovery for her career after her terrible series, Bad Judge.