My Life with the Walter Boys
GenreTeen drama
Based onMy Life with the Walter Boys
by Ali Novak
Developed byMelanie Halsall
Starring
Music byBrian H. Kim
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Edward Glauser
  • Melanie Halsall
ProducerKeith Raskin
Production locationsAlberta, Canada
CinematographyWalt Lloyd
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) –
present (present)

My Life with the Walter Boys is an American teen drama television series that premiered on Netflix on December 7, 2023.[1][2] The coming-of-age drama is an adaptation of Ali Novak's 2014 novel of the same name, which was first published on Wattpad.[3] The series follows recently-orphaned Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez), a teenage girl from Manhattan who relocates to rural Colorado after she is taken in by the Walters, a family of seven sons and one daughter.[4] The series was developed by Melanie Halsall. It stars Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry and Alisha Newton.[5] In December 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.[6]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie Howard, a fifteen-year-old who is forced to move to Silver Falls, Colorado after losing her entire family to a car accident in New York City
  • Noah LaLonde as Cole Walter, a Walter boy who used to be a football star at Silver Falls High School and part of a love triangle with Jackie
  • Ashby Gentry as Alex Walter, a Walter boy who is a bookish nerd and the other side of the love triangle with Jackie
  • Alisha Newton as Erin, Cole's quasi-girlfriend
  • Johnny Link as Will Walter, the eldest Walter boy who is a college graduate and engaged to be married
  • Corey Fogelmanis as Nathan Walter, another Walter boy who is into music
  • Sarah Rafferty as Dr. Katherine Walter, Jackie's legal guardian (due to the longtime friendship she had with Jackie's mother) who is a veterinarian
  • Marc Blucas as George Walter, Jackie's legal guardian who is a rancher
  • Connor Stanhope as Danny Walter, Cole's fraternal twin brother who is studying acting
  • Zoë Soul as Hayley Young, Will's fiancée
  • Jaylan Evans as Skylar Summerhill, a teen who is determined to become the valedictorian who becomes friends with Jackie and is Nathan's love interest

Recurring

  • Alex Quijano as Richard, Jackie's maternal uncle who lives in New York
  • Myles Perez as Lee Garcia, the Walter siblings' cousin who lives with them
  • Isaac Arellanes as Isaac Garcia, Lee's brother who also lives with them
  • Ashley Holliday as Tara, a guidance counselor at Silver Falls High School who helps Jackie and is Haley's friend

In addition, Dean Petriw co-stars as Jordan Walter, another Walter boy while Lennix James co-stars as Benny Walter, the youngest Walter boy and Alix West Lefler co-stars as Parker Walter, the only Walter girl. Gabrielle Jacinto co-stars as Olivia, Erin's best friend. Mya Lowe co-stars as Kiley, Alex's best friend since kindergarten. Nathaniel Arcand plays another recurring character, Mato Summerhill, who is the father of Skylar and advocates for his First Nations heritage.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Welcome to Colorado"Jerry CiccorittiMelanie HalsallDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
2"Live a Little"Jerry CiccorittiMelanie HalsallDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
3"The Cole Effect"Nimisha MukerjiJordan Ross SchindlerDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
4"Nineteen"Nimisha MukerjiJonathon RoesslerDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
5"Thanksgiving"Jerry CiccorittiTawnya Bhattacharya & Ali LaventholDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
6"Baggage"Jerry CiccorittiJesikah SuggsDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
7"Small Town Rumors"Winnifred JongKelsey BarryDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
8"Spinning Out"Winnifred JongTeleplay by : Jonathon Roessler & Jordan Ross Schindler
Story by : Grace Condon		December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
9"Revolutions"Jason PriestleyTawnya Bhattacharya & Ali LaventholDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
10"Happily Ever After"Jason PriestleyMelanie HalsallDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)

Production

Sony Pictures Television and iGeneration Studios are producing My Life with the Walter Boys, following iGeneration Studios' acquisition of Komixx Entertainment.[7] Ed Glauser, who was the executive producer for Netflix's The Kissing Booth film series, joined production alongside showrunner and executive producer Melanie Halsall.[8]

Filming for the series began in March 2022, in Alberta, Canada, and concluded by September 2022.[9][10][11]

Production for the series took place across Alberta, with filming locations in the city of Calgary, the town of Cochrane, and the town of Crossfield.[12][13][14][15] On December 19, 2023, Netflix renewed the series for a second season.[6]

Release

My Life with the Walter Boys was released on December 7, 2023.[2]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 40% approval rating with an average rating of 5.1/10, based on 10 critic reviews.[16] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 50 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[17]

References

  1. ↑ Urban, Wilson Chapman,Sasha; Chapman, Wilson; Urban, Sasha (April 21, 2022). "Netflix Announces Casting for Wattpad Adaptation 'My Life With the Walter Boys' (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. 1 2 Thompson, Jaden (November 8, 2023). "'My Life With the Walter Boys' Trailer: Netflix's TV Adaptation Features a Complicated, Steamy Love Triangle". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  3. ↑ Streitfeld, David (March 24, 2014). "Web Fiction, Serialized and Social". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  4. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (February 1, 2022). "2022 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders". Deadline. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Casting Roundup: Netflix and Idris Elba's Next Role". www.adweek.com. April 22, 2022. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  6. 1 2 Campione, Katie (December 19, 2023). "'My Life With The Walter Boys' Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix; Showrunner Melanie Halsall & Star Nikki Rodriguez Talk Expanding Series Beyond The Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Kissing Booth producer Komixx acquired by iGeneration Studios". TBI Vision. September 3, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  8. ↑ O'Rourke, Ryan (April 20, 2022). "'My Life With The Walter Boys' Casts Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, and More". Collider. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  9. ↑ "New Netflix series 'My Life With The Walter Boys' announces cast as filming starts in Calgary". Curiocity. April 21, 2022. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  10. ↑ "A new Netflix series starts filming in Alberta later this month | News". dailyhive.com. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  11. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 20, 2022). "'My Life With the Walter Boys': Nikki Rodriguez Leads Cast, Sarah Rafferty & Marc Blucas Also Star In Netflix Series". Deadline. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Filming underway for 'My Life with the Walter Boys'". CochraneNow. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  13. ↑ "The cast has been revealed for a new Netflix series being shot in Alberta | News". dailyhive.com. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Netflix production resumes filming in Crossfield". DiscoverAirdrie. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Beyond Local: Crossfield teams up with Hollywood production studios for new Netflix series". MountainviewToday.ca. June 6, 2022. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  16. ↑ "My Life with the Walter Boys: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  17. ↑ "My Life with the Walter Boys: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
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