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TORONTO, September 2, 2026 – Netflix and WildBrain, a global leader in kids' and family entertainment, today announced new cast members joining the returning stars from Season 1 for Season 2 of Netflix's hit global teen drama series Finding Her Edge. The series is currently filming on location in Southern Ontario through December.
(L to R) Olly Atkins, Madelyn Keys and Cale Ambrozic on set the first day of filming Finding Her Edge season 2. Photo by Ian Watson. High-res image available here.
Joining the returning cast as new series regulars are newcomer Nikita J Olechko (Snowpiercer) as 'Andrej,' Voltage Academy's star singles skater; British actress Niamh Blackshaw (The Jetty) as 'Freya,' a rival ice dancer at Voltage Academy; Matthew Finlan (Sheriff Country) as 'David,' Freya's partner and a rival ice dancer at the Academy; Canadian singer-songwriter Johnny Orlando (3 x MTV EMA Winner and 2 x JUNO Nominee) as charismatic local 'Jesse,'; and Canadian Olympic medal-winning figure skater Elvis Stojko (Murdoch Mysteries, Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story), who returns as a series regular playing 'Kevin,' the owner of Voltage Academy.
New cast joining as recurring characters include Justine Nelson (Mind Fudge) as 'Lucy Grant,' Voltage Academy's lead choreographer; CSA and ACTRA Award-winning actor Saara Chaudry (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Holly Hobbie) as 'Zoie,' Brayden's former skating partner and ex; and Matt Wells (Who’s Yer Father?, North of North) as 'Mason Guilbart,' Adriana and Brayden's new coach at Voltage Academy.
In Season 2, the Russo sisters trade their family rink for the cutthroat pressure of Voltage Academy, where every skate could make or break their National Team ambitions. As the pressure mounts on and off the ice, Adriana finds herself torn between her loyal boyfriend, Freddie, and Brayden, the former skating partner she never truly left behind.
The new cast joins returning stars Madelyn Keys (A Mother's Life, The Exchange), Harmon Walsh (Gossip Girl, Murdoch Mysteries), Alexandra Beaton (Overcompensating, Luckiest Girl Alive), Cale Ambrozic (Hotel Cocaine, We Were Liars), Olly Atkins (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Casket Girls), Meredith Florenza (Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, Blindspot), Alice Malakhov (Anne With an E, Reverse 1999), Millie Davis (The Umbrella Academy, Wonder), and Yona Epstein Roth (The Boys).
Season 2 also welcomes directors Paolo Barzman (Wynonna Earp, Sky Med), Melanie Orr (Mistletoe Murders, Hardy Boys), James Genn (Wild Cards, You're Killing Me), and Jacqueline Pepall (Horrible Histories, Goldies Oldies), who returns after directing Season 1.
Executive Producers for WildBrain include Josh Scherba, President & CEO; Stephanie Betts, Chief Content Officer; and Angela Boudreault, Vice President, Live-Action. Award-winning Canadian author and Executive Producer Jeff Norton (Geek Girl, Crew Girl) returns as showrunner, alongside Executive Producer and Head Writer Shelley Scarrow (Wynonna Earp, Degrassi: The Next Generation). Season 2 writers also include Sabrina Sherif (The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Hardy Boys), Jeff Norton, and Jacqueline Pepall.
“It’s a true privilege to hit the ice for a second season with this incredible cast, and to further the stories of our inspirational characters in a juicy, soapy sophomore season of Finding Her Edge,” said series showrunner, executive producer and writer Jeff Norton.
Finding Her Edge is produced by WildBrain and was commissioned in association with Netflix. Based on the novel by Jennifer Iacopelli, Season 1 released on January 22, 2026 and debuted #4 in the Netflix Global Top 10 and reached Top 10 in 81 countries. The massive popularity on Netflix also increased book sales and audio book listens. According to Spotify, the audio book saw an increase of 990% in global listens and a 1300% surge in global searches on Spotify following the series premiere.
For more information, please contact:
Canadian and International Media
Sue Baldaro, Unit Publicist, Finding Her Edge S2
647.802.0739
US Media
Anne Collins, Netflix Publicity, US
About Netflix’s Young Adult Slate
Netflix is the home for Young Adult storytelling across generations, bringing authentic and relatable stories to viewers living them today, while giving others a nostalgic way to revisit their own YA era. YA titles have driven over 1.4B global views on Netflix so far this year, with franchises anchoring Netflix's Most Popular lists: Stranger Things 4 and Stranger Things 5; and Wednesday, the #1 most popular English-language series of all time. Fan favorites have grown that following from Ginny & Georgia, My Life With the Walter Boys, On My Block, Never Have I Ever to standout films like The Kissing Booth, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, Roommates and more — with upcoming series like The Sticks, The Body, Poser, Crew Girl, Minimum Wage, A Different World, and films Don't Say Good Luck and Best of the Best set to keep that momentum going. That range extends with fresh perspectives from around the globe with beloved titles like Heartstopper Forever (UK), All of Us Are Dead (Korea), Blood & Water (South Africa), Young Royals (Nordics) and Elite (Spain).
About WildBrain
At WildBrain, we build and grow beloved family brands through exceptional entertainment experiences. Home to franchises such as Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi, we are a global leader in franchise management—bringing stories to life through content production, audience reach and consumer products. Our award-winning studio has partnered with top global platforms such as Apple TV, Netflix and the BBC, producing acclaimed series such as The Snoopy Show, Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City, Teletubbies (2015), Yo Gabba GabbaLand! and Finding Her Edge. The WildBrain Network, offering more than 1,000 channels across YouTube, FAST and AVOD, delivers premium-quality content to today’s kids and families wherever they’re watching—connecting advertisers to audiences at scale through brand-safe media solutions. WildBrain CPLG, our global licensing and consumer products arm, represents our own and partner brands across major territories worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com.