Nina Dobrev plays Natalie Bauer, Jimmy O. Yang plays Josh Lin, and Darren Barnet plays Tag in the Netflix romantic comedy ‘Love Hard‘.
Main cast
- Natalie BauerNina DobrevMain
- Josh LinJimmy O. YangMain
- TagDarren BarnetMain
Supporting cast
- LeeJames SaitoSupp
- JuneRebecca StaabSupp
- OwenHarry Shum Jr.Supp
- KerryMikaela HooverSupp
- ChipMatty CardaropleSupp
- HannahHeather McMahanSupp
Guest & voice
- MalloryAlthea SamGuest
- DannySean DepnerGuest
- WaitressTiera SkovbyeGuest
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About this cast
‘Love Hard’ is a 2021 Netflix romantic comedy about a writer who travels across the country to surprise her online crush, only to discover she has been catfished. The film stars Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, and Darren Barnet in the lead roles.
FAQs
Who plays Natalie Bauer in Love Hard?
Nina Dobrev plays Natalie Bauer, the protagonist who travels to Lake Placid to surprise her online crush.
Who plays Josh Lin in Love Hard?
Jimmy O. Yang plays Josh Lin, the man who catfishes Natalie and later becomes her love interest.
Who plays Tag in Love Hard?
Darren Barnet plays Tag, the handsome man whose photos Josh used to catfish Natalie.
Is Love Hard based on a true story?
No, Love Hard is a fictional romantic comedy, though it draws inspiration from the real-life phenomenon of catfishing.
Where was Love Hard filmed?
The film was primarily shot in Vancouver, Canada, doubling for Lake Placid, New York.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026