Netflix’s next thrilling book-to-screen adaptation just found its stars.
The streaming service’s upcoming series based on Hannah Grace’s bestselling novel Icebreaker has cast its two main leads, adapting one of BookTok’s most beloved romances.
Here’s everything we know so far about the actors stepping into the story.
Who Are Playing Anastasia and Nate?
Daisy Jelley will star as Anastasia “Stassie” Allen, a competitive figure skater chasing her Olympic gold dreams.
Meanwhile, Connor Simos joins her as Nate Hawkins, the campus hockey captain with his sights set on playing for the NHL.
The two characters collide, quite literally, after an accident forces their two teams to share the same rink, and the rest is history.
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What Is Icebreaker About?
Netflix’s official logline reads: “She’s the transfer gunning for Olympic gold. He’s the campus star chasing the NHL. But when an accident forces their teams to share one rink, Anastasia Allen and Nate Hawkins collide, and discipline gives way to obsession, because the only thing more dangerous than wanting to win is wanting each other.”
Icebreaker is the first book in Hannah Grace’s three-part Maple Hills series, set at the fictional University of California, Maple Hills.
The book spent 70 consecutive weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and has sold almost 5 million copies worldwide.
(Icebreaker via Atria Books)
Who Else Is in the Cast?
Gabriel Tierney, known for Rivals and Enola Holmes 2, joins the cast as Aaron, while Aidan Shaw, best known for We Were Liars and Heated Rivalry, plays Russ.
More casting announcements are expected as the series moves closer toward production.
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Who Are Daisy Jelley and Connor Simos?
Daisy Jelley is best known for playing Poppy Hepple-Cartwright in Netflix’s Geek Girl, a role she’ll reprise in Season 2 later this year.
Her other credits include How to Have Sex and Prime Video’s How to Date Billy Walsh. She’s also set to star in Netflix’s upcoming original series Poser.
Meanwhile, Icebreaker marks Connor Simos’ first credited TV role.
Who’s Behind the Series?
Amanda Lasher, known for her work on Gossip Girl, serves as the showrunner, writer and executive producer for Icebreakers.
Hannah Grace, the author of the original novel, is also directly involved as an executive producer, alongside creator and EP Jade Bartlett.
Jade Bartlett called the project “such a joy,” describing it as a chance to bring Hannah Grace’s beloved world to life on screen.
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Fan Reactions So Far
Netflix teased the casting with a sneak peek of Jelley and Simos in character on a FaceTime call and fans immediately took to social media to share their excitement.
One commenter praised the casting of Anastasia specifically, while another called the onscreen chemistry between the pair “already giving.”
No release date or additional cast announcements have been made yet, but between the source material’s massive fanbase and the early buzz around this casting, Icebreaker already looks like it’s shaping up to be Netflix’s next huge hit.
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