Netflix has cast its two leads for "Icebreaker," a series adaptation of Hannah Grace's bestselling novel. Daisy Jelley and Connor Simos will star in the college hockey romance drama, according to multiple outlets.
Jelley will play Anastasia "Stassie" Allen, described as a transfer student aiming for Olympic gold, while Simos will portray Nate Hawkins, according to Deadline. Jelley's previous credits include "Poser" and "How to Have Sex," and Simos has appeared in "Subversion," per Deadline.
The series was originally announced by Netflix and comes from Alex Cooper's Unwell Productions, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
How each side covered it
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- The Hollywood Reporter noted the series comes from Alex Cooper's Unwell Productions.
- Variety reported obtaining the casting news exclusively.
- Both outlets identified the source material as Hannah Grace's bestselling novel.
“Variety has learned exclusively that Daisy Jelley and Connor Simos will star in the series take on the Hannah Grace novel” — Variety
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- Deadline detailed the characters' roles, describing Stassie as an Olympic hopeful and Nate as her romantic counterpart.
- Deadline listed prior acting credits for both leads, including "Poser," "How to Have Sex" and "Subversion."
- UPI framed the story around introducing the two lead characters to audiences.
“In Icebreaker, she is the transfer gunning for Olympic gold. He is the […]” — Deadline
Questions readers ask
What happened with Netflix's 'Icebreaker' series?
Netflix cast Daisy Jelley and Connor Simos as the leads of its 'Icebreaker' series, an adaptation of Hannah Grace's bestselling novel, according to multiple outlets.
Who are Daisy Jelley and Connor Simos playing?
Daisy Jelley will play Anastasia "Stassie" Allen and Connor Simos will play Nate Hawkins, according to Deadline and Variety.
What is 'Icebreaker' about?
It is a college hockey romance drama series based on Hannah Grace's novel of the same name, according to Deadline.
Who is producing the 'Icebreaker' series?
The series comes from Alex Cooper's Unwell Productions, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- The Hollywood ReporterLeft-leaningDaisy Jelley and Connor Simos Tapped to Lead Netflix Hockey Romance ‘Icebreaker’
- VarietyLeft-leaning‘Icebreaker’ Netflix Series Casts Daisy Jelley, Connor Simos in Lead Roles (EXCLUSIVE)
- DeadlineCenter‘Icebreaker’ Netflix Series Casts Daisy Jelley & Connor Simos As Stassie & Nate
- UPICenter'Icebreaker' series: Netflix introduces its Stassie and Nate