In Netflix’s reboot of Heartbreak High, Ayesha Madon (Amerie Wadia), Thomas Weatherall (Malakai Mitchell) and James Majoos (Darren Rivers) lead the cast as Hartley High students navigating love, identity and chaos.
Main cast
- Amerie WadiaAyesha Madon1–2Main
- Malakai MitchellThomas Weatherall1–2Main
- Darren RiversJames Majoos1–2Main
- Quinni Gallagher-JonesChloé Hayden1–2Main
- Harper McLeanAsher Yasbincek1–2Main
- Dustin ‘Dusty’ ReganJosh Heuston1–2Main
- Sasha SoGemma Chua-Tran1–2Main
- Anthony ‘Ant’ VaughnBrodie Townsend1–2Main
Supporting cast
- Spider (Miguel)Bryn Chapman Parish1–2Supp
- Chook (Tyson Nolan)Sam Rechner1–2Supp
- Missy (Melissa Waters)Sherry-Lee Watson1–2Supp
- Principal Stacey ‘Woodsy’ WoodsRachel House1–2Supp
- Mr. Timothy ‘Tim’ CollinsMark Coles Smith1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- Jodie O’BrienClaudia Karvan1Guest
- Nadia (voice only)Abi Tucker1Guest
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About this cast
Heartbreak High is a 2022 Australian drama-comedy series reboot of the 1990s original, streaming globally on Netflix. It follows the students and teachers of Hartley High as they deal with modern teenage issues, layered with raw emotion, humour and representation. The show has been praised for its diverse, authentic cast.
FAQs
Who plays Amerie Wadia in Heartbreak High?
Ayesha Madon plays Amerie Wadia, the main protagonist and a popular student whose secret map of hook-ups is exposed.
Is the 2022 Heartbreak High a sequel or a reboot?
It is a modern reboot set in the same school (Hartley High) with new characters and storylines, not a direct continuation of the 1994 series.
Who plays Quinni in Heartbreak High?
Chloé Hayden plays Quinni Gallagher-Jones, an autistic student and close friend of Amerie. Hayden is an openly autistic actor and advocate.
How many seasons of Heartbreak High are there?
As of mid-2025, there are two seasons on Netflix. A third season has been confirmed.
Who reappears from the original 1994 series?
Claudia Karvan, who played original lead Jodie O’Brien, appears as a guest star in season 1 as Jodie’s same-named character, now a media teacher. Original cast member Abi Tucker (Nadia) also makes a voice cameo.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026