Cast & Filmmakers
Jaeden Martell
Balthazar
Immensely talented and dynamic on screen, Jaeden Martell has already amassed quite a résumé at a young age, acting with an extraordinary list of actors and directors. Most recently, Jaeden stars in Arcadian, the post apocalyptical thriller opposite Nicolas Cage in Ireland and Y2K directed by Kyle Mooney. Jaeden also stars in Netflix/Blumhouse’s thriller Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, directed by John Lee Hancock and also starring Donald Sutherland, reuniting with writer Stephen King. In 2021, Jaeden starred in Netflix’s Metal Lords, directed by Peter Sollett and written and produced by D.B. Weiss. He can also be seen in the limited series Defending Jacob on Apple TV+, portraying the enigmatic titular character alongside Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery. In 2019, Jaeden reprised his role in IT Chapter 2 and took part in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out. Premiering at Sundance, Jaeden appeared in the psychological thriller The Lodge and A24’s Lowtide. In one of his biggest films to date, Jaeden starred as the fearless leader of the Losers’ club in the record-breaking remake of horror classic IT as Bill Denborough. Earlier in 2017, Martell played the titular character in Focus Feature’s The Book of Henry. Alongside Clive Owen, Jaeden shines in The Confirmation. Premiering at the Berlin Film Festival, Midnight Special featured Martell as a boy with special powers on the run with his father, Michael Shannon. He also worked with Cameron Crowe in Aloha and had a recurring role in Masters of Sex.
Asa Butterfield
Solomon
British actor Asa Butterfield is arguably best known for his role as Otis Milburn in the Netflix worldwide phenomenon Sex Education. He will next star in Out of the Dust for Netflix, a six-part psychological thriller. Asa made his stage debut in January, in his one man play, Second Best at Riverside Studios. Asa made his on-screen debut at the age of eight in After Thomas (2006). In 2007, he featured in Son of Rainbow alongside Will Poulter. The following year Asa starred in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, earning him a British Independent Film Award nomination. In 2011, he starred in Martin Scorsese’s adventure film Hugo and in 2015 in A Brilliant Young Mind. Asa led in the festive film Your Christmas or Mine for Amazon Prime, released at the end of 2022, followed by a sequel in 2023. Asa’s further film and TV credits also include: Choose Or Die (2022), Greed (2019), Watch The Skies (2019), Slaughterhouse Rulez (2018), Time Freak (2018), Then Came You (2018), Thunderbirds Are Go (2017), The House Of Tomorrow (2017), Journey’s End (2017), The Space Between Us (2017), Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children (2016), 10,000 Saints (2015), Ender’s Game (2013), The Wolfman (2010), Nanny Mcphee Returns (2010), Merlin (2008) And Ashes To Ashes (2008).
Anna Baryshnikov
Taylor
Anna Baryshnikov was most recently seen in a critically acclaimed performance in Rose Glass's Love Lies Bleeding opposite Kristen Stewart. Previous films include Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester by the Sea, and Sara Colangelo’s The Kindergarten Teacher. Anna played Lavinia Dickinson on Apple TV+’s Dickinson for three seasons, as well as appearing in numerous other tv shows such as Doll and Em, Superior Donuts, Prodigal Son and Good Girls Revolt. She’s appeared on and off Broadway in plays such as Time and the Conways, ChekhovOS, and Samuel Hunter’s A Bright New Boise. She'll next be seen in Idiotka in which she stars alongside Julia Fox and Camila Mendes, Sender produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, and opposite Robert Pattinson in Kristoffer Borgli’s The Drama for A24. She is currently shooting Cape Fear for Apple TV+ opposite Javier Bardem and Amy Adams. She attended Northwestern University.
Chris Bauer
Beaver
Chris Bauer has appeared in over 300 episodes of television, 40 feature films, and several theater productions on Broadway and Off. His multiple long running television credits include Frank Sobotka in The Wire, Andy Bellefleur in True Blood, and Bobby Dwyer in The Deuce for HBO. Chris will next be seen in the Paramount+ limited series JonBenet, the Peacock hit series Poker Face, and the Netflix series His & Hers. He starred as pro wrestler Wild Bill Hancock on Heels for Starz, appeared in Gaslit with Julia Roberts and Sean Penn, Survivor's Remorse produced by LeBron James, and played Joe McCarthy in Fellow Travelers for Showtime. On Apple TV, he played Deke Slayton in For All Mankind, and appeared in People Vs. OJ for FX. Recent feature credits include The Little Things, Eenie Meanie, The Razor's Edge, Money Monster, and Sully. He received an Outer Critic’s nomination for A Streetcar Named Desire on Broadway. He is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and a metalhead.
Jennifer Ehle
Nicole
Jennifer Ehle is a two-time Tony Award and BAFTA winning actress. She will soon film the AMC series Interview with a Vampire. She can be seen in the Paramount+ series Lioness and starred in Alice Birch’s Amazon series Dead Ringers. She starred in Maria Schrader's film She Said, as well as Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series 1923. She previously starred in Rose Glass' horror feature Saint Maud, for which she was nominated for a British Independent Film Award. She also starred in John and the Hole and The Comey Rule. Ehle’s other notable film credits include Tom Hooper’s The King’s Speech, Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit and Zero Dark Thirty, Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion, George Clooney’s The Ides of March, Neil LaBute’s Possession, István Szabó’s Sunshine, and Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Fifty Shades franchise.
Noah Centineo
Antony
Noah Centineo continues to expand his talents as an actor and producer. Centineo can be seen starring in the Netflix series The Recruit, in which he also serves as an executive producer. This April, Centineo was seen in A24’s Warfare. Up next, Centineo will be seen in Our Hero, Balthazar, in which he also serves as a producer through his Arkhum banner. 2023 marked the launch of Centineo’s production company, ARKHUM PRODUCTIONS. Centineo made a cameo in Dream Scenario and in 2022, starred as ‘Atom Smasher’ in DC’s Black Adam. Centineo rose to fame in the Netflix trilogy To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. In 2019, Centineo was seen in Charlie's Angels and The Perfect Date. He first came to prominence for his work in the ABC Family / Freeform series The Fosters.
Becky Ann Baker
Elaine
Becky Ann Baker may be most recognized for her mothering skills, or lack thereof, in two Judd Apatow series, Freaks and Geeks and Girls (earning Emmy and Critics’ Choice nominations). She appeared in Ted Lasso (for which she earned her second Emmy nomination), Billions, New Amsterdam, and Big Little Lies. Other television credits include Brockmire, The Good Fight, Gotham, Younger and Only Murders in the Building. On film, she’s appeared in White Squall, Men in Black, A Simple Plan, War of the Worlds, All Happy Families and most recently, Jim Brooks’ Ella McCay. Also an acclaimed theater actress, Becky was a member of the original companies of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Titanic, and Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins.
Avan Jogia
Supes
Avan Jogia most recently completed filming on the Amazon MGM Studios series 56 Days, starring opposite Dove Cameron. He also recently completed filming on Our Hero, Balthazar. Avan’s second book of poetry, titled Autopsy (Of an Ex-Teen Heartthrob) was recently published. Avan’s feature acting credits include Choose Love, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, Zombieland 2, Shaft, The Exchange, The Artist’s Wife, The New Romantic, Paper Year, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, I am Michael, and Ten Thousand Saints. Avan’s television credits include Orphan Black: Echoes, Now Apocalypse, The Strangers, and Tut. Avan made his feature writing/directing debut with Door Mouse. In 2019, Avan published his first book titled Mixed Feelings: Poems and Stories.
Pippa Knowles
Eleanor
Pippa Knowles is a young up-and-coming actress based in New York City. She has been training in acting, singing, and dancing since she was 13 years old. In just 3 years, Pippa has performed at several prestigious theaters, including at the A.R.T Theatre, the Vineyard Theatre, and on Paper Mill Playhouse’s mainstage. She booked her first co-star role in 2023 on the HBO Max series And Just Like That, and shortly after booked her first national commercial. She kept up her training through work in short films and senior thesis films. In 2024, she was cast in her very first SAG feature film as Eleanor, the primary female lead in Our Hero, Balthazar.
Oscar Boyson
Director / Writer
Oscar Boyson is a director and producer whose work explores the intersections of culture, technology, and urban life. He is known for his creative collaborations and innovative approach to storytelling. As a producer, his credits include several acclaimed films with directors like the Safdie Brothers and Noah Baumbach. In addition to his film work, Oscar has directed numerous short films and documentaries that investigate global trends and the future of cities. Our Hero, Balthazar marks a significant entry in his directorial career, blending his unique visual sensibility with a deeply human story.
