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Coven Academy premiered on Freeform, Hulu, and Disney+, and we’re finding out more about the characters and the actors who play them!
The new supernatural series premiered on Freeform on Thursday, October 1, and then all episodes were released on Hulu and Disney +.
What is Coven Academy about?
In the haunted heart of New Orleans, Coven Academy follows three teenage witches and their dangerously attractive peers at an elite magical boarding school where power is money, deadly secrets and allure is a concern. Caught between ancient supernatural wars and forbidden love interests, the coven must decide how far they are willing to go to protect their city – and themselves.
Watch the trailer here!
Since the series is based on a group of teenagers in high school, you might be wondering how old the actors are in real life, and how close to their character’s age.
We’ve rounded up the main cast of teenage characters, and we’re taking a look at the ages of the actors who play them.
Keep reading below to know more about them…
Malina Pauli Weissman as Briar
Raspberries Pauli Weissman leads the cast as Briar, who is “a sharp, sarcastic New Yorker who lands at a New Orleans boarding school for the gifted with its walls already up. She’s quietly grieving the loss of her mother—and now she must overcome new powers, new classmates, and the difficulty of letting people in without destroying her.”
While Briar is around 16 or 17, Malina iactually 23 years old.
Raspberrypast projects include Supergirl, A series of unfortunate eventsand 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Malachi Barton as Jake
Malachi Barton he stars as Jake, who is “a rogue war student who begins dabbling in dark magic as a way to deal with his complicated past. Beguiled by Briar, the new girl at school, he is drawn into dangerous situations…including a love triangle.”
Jake is also 16-17 in the show, but Malachi slightly older at 19 years old.
The actor is currently playing on Disney’s Worlds Collide Tourwhere he sings his original song, “Stay for the Credits.” He is famous for being a star in the Zombies licensing, Camp rock 3, Centrally located, The Villains of Valley Viewand Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
Jordan Leftwich as Sasha
Jordan Leftwich playing Sasha in the new series, who is “a powerful young witch with the ability to read emotions and control thoughts, Sasha is fiercely protective of her friendship with Tegan – and initially watches out for newcomers…
Sasha is 16-17 years old in the TV show, but Jordan he is 21 years old in real life.
Jordan still relatively new to screen acting, with only two credits to her name: Loot and A family version.
Ora Duplass as Tegan
Now Duplass as Tegan, “a spirited but grounded witch bending time with extreme vulnerability. Her ADHD emerges as both her biggest challenge and the source of her powers. Resolutely goofy, fiercely loyal, and braver than she knows. She’ll do anything for her friends.”
Like her classmates, Tegan is 16-17 years old, but Ora just a little older, at 18. She’s the youngest of the show’s main stars!
Ora has previously appeared on screen in the film Their Town and the series The Creep Tapes.
Louis Thresher as Ollie
Louis Thresher rounding out the main cast, playing Ollie. A lazy new vampire passing as the magnetic boy next door, Ollie finds himself caught between his growing feelings for Briar and the expectations of his new vampire family.
While Ollie is 16-17, Louis he is 21 in real life.
Louis only appeared in one more TV series, ResidentsBritish teen drama that aired on BBC Three.
Swayam Bhatia as McKenna
Swayam Bhatia he has a major recurring role in the show, playing McKenna. “The queen bee of the school, McKenna is funny and fearless – and Jake’s step-sister.”
McKenna is also around 16-17, but Swayam a little older in real life, turning 19 on October 8.
This marks an on-screen reunion for Swayam and Malachibecause they also co-star in Zombies 4 and what is to come Zombies 5where they both play vampires. You may also recognize her from the Disney+ series The Mighty Duck: Game Changersor Sophie Roy’s recurring role on it Success.
Brendan Tremblay as Alexander
Brendan Tremblay He has a regular role on the show, playing Alexander, a vampire and mentor to Ollie.
While the character is in high school, Brendan actually 22 years old in real life.
The actor recently starred as Max Hatter in Disney’s Offspring: Wicked Wonderland. Other previous credits include recurring roles on shows like Go hockey, The first line, Near or far away, Warningand Logan woke up in the night.
Nathaniel Logan McIntyre as Teese
Nathanial Logan McIntyre He has a recurring role on the show, playing Teese, who is a recently turned vampire and friend of Alexander.
He is also, of course, in high school, but Nathaniel he is 23 years old in real life.
The actor is famous for his leading role in All Americansand the last two seasons, playing Young Jackie Jackson in Michaelas well as roles on The Balancer, Pretty Little Liars: Original Punishment, David makes a Man, Black-ishand the movies Barry and Magic Camp.
Brandon McEwan as Dylan
Brandon McEwan he has a recurring role, where he plays Dylan. He is a war spy who is friends with Jake.
While the character is 16-17 in the show, Brandon Actually the oldest among the youngest stars at 27 years old.
You can also identify Brandon from past positions including Amazingly clear shapes, A rich woman, Happy face, Alter Boysor Christmas cookie disaster.
If you missed it, find out what we know about a possible second season Coven Academy!
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