Netflix's latest offering, Boots, has hit the screens and is already receiving rave reviews.
Set in the 90s, the drama centres around a closeted gay teenager who enlists in the American military with his best mate.
In an era when homosexuality was outlawed in the armed forces, the series delves into the recruits' experiences at boot camp.
The audience will journey with them as they navigate self-discovery and form unexpected friendships while tackling personal hurdles.
Amidst an environment designed to stretch them to their breaking point, they face tests of every conceivable kind. Here's the lowdown on the cast.
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Cameron Cope - Miles Heizer
Cameron, the central character of the series, is portrayed by Miles Heizer, a 31 year old American actor.
He's most recognised for his roles as Alex Standall in 13 Reasons Why and Drew Holt in the NBC drama series Parenthood.
Sergeant Robert "Bobby" Sullivan - Max Parker
The formidable camp leader, Bobby Sullivan, is brought to life by Max Parker, a 33 year old English actor born Maxwell Nathaniel J. Brown.
He's renowned for his roles as Base Newman in Casualty and Luke Posner in Emmerdale. US viewers may also recognise him as Mikhail Tanner from Vampire Academy.
Barbara Cope - Vera Farmiga
Cameron's mother Barbara is played by Vera Farmiga, a 52 year old American actress who started her acting career on stage.
Dubbed a scream queen, she's famed for her roles in the horror films Joshua and Orphan.
Ray McAffey - Liam Oh
Cameron's best mate Ray is portrayed by Liam Oh, known for his role in the TV film The Thing About Harry.
Currently, he doesn't have any other acting roles to his name.
Staff Sergeant Marcus McKinnon - Cedrick Cooper
Staff Sergeant Marcus McKinnon is brought to life by Cedrick Cooper, an American actor with previous roles in Will Trent and The Comeback.
He was a Division one scholarship recipient for Football at the University of South Carolina.
Capt. Denise Fajardo - Ana Ayora
Capt. Denise Fajardo is played by Ana Ayora, a 42 year old American actress famed for her role as Nuria Soto in The Big Wedding.
She may also be familiar to viewers from her role as Deputy Nina Cruz in the Cinemax original series Banshee.
Thaddeus Beau Sterling Hicks - Angus O'Brien
Thaddeus Beau Sterling Hicks is portrayed by Angus O'Brien, who fans might recognise as Michael from Night Sky and Ethan from Hightown.
Isaiah Nash - Dominic Goodman
Isaiah Nash is played by Dominic Goodman, an Afro Latino actor renowned for his role as Apollo Burns in First Kill.
Nicholas Slovacek - Kieron Moore
Nicholas Slovacek is portrayed by Kieron Moore, a 28 year old English actor and former boxer hailing from Manchester.
Initially, he had a 12-year career as a competitive boxer before transitioning to acting at 21.
His acting debut came in a 2019 episode of Emmerdale, and he has since starred in Vampire Academy and Masters of the Air.
Sergeant Cary Wayne Howitt - Nicholas Logan
Nicholas Logan, an American actor and producer recognised for his roles in Dark Winds and Dopesick, portrays Cary.
John Bowman - Blake Burt
John Bowman is brought to life by Blake Burt, a 32 year old American actor celebrated for his performances in Pitch Perfect 2, The Reliant and Unhuman.
Santos - Rico Paris
The character of Santos is played by Rico Paris, a 35 year old actor best known for his role as Schnipper in Tall Girl and a guest appearance in Netflix's Better Call Saul.
The recurring cast features Brandon Tyler Moore as Cody Bowman, Zach Roerig as Sgt. Knox, Anthony Marble as Harlan McAffey, Joy Osmanski as Setsuko McAffey, Ivan Hoey Jr. as Benjy Cope, Logan Gould as Mo Mason, Jack Kay as Joshua Jones, Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson as Alice, Johnathan Nieves as Eduardo Ochoa, and Brett Dalton as Sgt. Pitowski.
Boots is on Netflix
2025-10-09T10:49:45Z