‘Boys of Tommen’ Cast: A Guide to the Stars Playing Johnny, Shannon, & More
Boys of Tommen has found its cast for keeps! After learning who will play romantic leads Johnny and Shannon, Prime Video has revealed the actors playing the rest their friend group — and future leads, should the show adapt Chloe Walsh’s ongoing book series in full.
Season 1 will follow the events of Walsh’s Binding 13 and Keeping 13, introducing viewers to students attending a prestigious Irish private school. As we watch different couples fall in love, we’ll also learn about the trauma they’ve experienced in their lives. Binding 13 and Keeping 13 are about Johnny Kavanagh, Tommen College’s star rugby player, and shy new student Shannon Lynch. The following two books, Saving 6 and Redeeming 6, focus on Shannon’s brother, Joey, and his love, Aoife.
“We searched far and wide, receiving over 3000 casting suggestions from across the UK and Ireland, but from the moment Nancy, Conor, James and Sophie walked into the room, it was clear we’d found something beyond special,” said Boys of Tommen director Brendan Canty, per Advanced Television. “Each of them brings the spirit and emotional depth this story demands, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring Chloe’s world to the screen with this extraordinary young cast.”
For most of the actors, Boys of Tommen is their biggest project to date, so we did a deep dive into their backgrounds. Keep scrolling to get to know Boys of Tommen stars Nancy Surridge, Conor Sánchez, James O’Donoghue, Sophie McGibbon, and all of the new additions — one of whom has a famous musician father!
P.S. We couldn’t find an official Instagram account for Cathal Ó Síocháin, so we’re giving you the deets here: The Cork native will play Ronan McGarry, another member of the rugby team. Ó Síocháin went to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, graduating in 2026. While at school, he acted in a number of stage productions.
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Nancy Surridge as Shannon Lynch
Nancy Surridge is Shannon Lynch, a new student that’s strong, smart, and severely shy. She’s keeping secrets from everyone at her new school: She was bullied by her classmates at her previous school and is abused at home.
Surridge doesn’t have any professional screen credits, so it looks like Boys of Tommen will be her breakout role. According to the actress’ Instagram, she’s done some stage work, including starring in a production of Much Ado About Nothing.
Conor Sánchez as Johnny Kavanagh
Conor Sánchez will bring Johnny Kavanagh to the screen. The actor is best known for starring in the 2025 miniseries Mix Tape alongside Bridgerton‘s Florence Hunt. His first acting role was in a 2024 episode of Ellis, and he appears in three episodes of Murder Most Puzzling.
According to Irish News, Sánchez is from Greysteel, Ireland. He told the outlet that swimming was his main sport growing up, and he didn’t pursue acting seriously until university.
“I can’t say [acting] was ever a grand childhood ambition,” Sánchez said. “I did the school shows, mostly for the craic, but I never thought of acting as a tangible career. However, after a year of realizing biology at Queen’s University Belfast wasn’t exactly my destiny, I auditioned for a professional theatre company at The Playhouse in Derry. To my surprise, they cast me – and even paid me a few quid. That was it: I got the bug from there.”
Sophie McGibbon as Aoife Molloy
Irish actress Sophie McGibbon is playing the confident Aoife Molly. She graduated from London’s Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 2025, where she performed in a number of stage productions. She also landed a role in the upcoming Sense & Sensibility film starring Daisy Edgar-Jones.
James O'Donoghue as Joey Lynch
James O’Donoghue is playing Joey Lynch, Shannon’s protective older brother who deals with addiction.
Per his IMDb bio, O’Donoghue is an Irish-American actor who grew up in the film and theatre scene in Dublin City, Ireland. The Irish drama series Fair City was his first screen gig, and he stage-acted during his childhood. When he was 16 years old, O’Donoghue played a troubled teen in Smother.
After getting his degree from University College Dublin, the actor earned a role in AMC’s Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale.
Amelia May as Claire Biggs
Boys of Tommen is Amelia May’s second professional acting project. She led the BBC thriller series Wild Cherry, which premiered on Paramount+ this June. She plays the free-spirited, optimistic Claire, who becomes the protagonist of Taming 7 and Healing 7. She falls for Gibsie.
John Hewson as Gerard "Gibsie" Gibson
John Hewson, the son of U2 singer Bono, will bring Taming 7 and Healing 7’s Gerard “Gibsie” Gibson to life. Before he appears as the class clown with a tragic past in Boys of Tommen, Hewson is set to appear in the supernatural horror Hide and Don’t Speak. He made his acting debut in 2026 with These Sacred Vows and Finnegan’s Foursome.
Indy Lewis as Lizzie Young
British actress Indy Lewis plays Claire and Shannon’s bestie, Lizzie, who grapples with trauma and bipolar disorder. She becomes the lead in Releasing 10 and Claiming 10. She gets a romance with Claire’s brother, Hughie.
The 25-year-old Lewis is one of the more experienced actors in the cast, known for her roles in HBO’s Industry, AMC’s La Fortuna, and Prime Video’s House of David.
Alex Dunne as Hugh "Hughie" Biggs
Irish actor Alex Dunne graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2026, and he’s landed his first major role as Boys of Tommen‘s grounding and protective Hughie. Dunne earned his first stage credit in 2024, but he’s been a National Youth Theatre member since 2020.
Dixie Egerickx as Katie Wilmot
Though she’s only 20 years old, Dixie Egerickx has one of the more extensive resumes going into Boys of Tommen, in which she plays the soft-spoken Katie. She begins as the longtime girlfriend of Hughie, though she’s set to get an endgame romance with Patrick (who is yet to be cast) in the upcoming Feeling 12 and Trusting 12.
Egerickx made her feature film debut in The Little Stranger in 2018, going on to appear in films Summerland and The Secret Garden. Her biggest role (prior to Tommen) was in Apple TV’s The Essex Serpent.
Daisy Jacob as Bella Wilkinson
Bella had a fling with Johnny, making her an antagonist in Binding 13 and Keeping 13 when she gets jealous of Shannon. The character will be played by Daisy Jacob, who is best known for her performance in Dolly Alderton’s Everything I Know About Love.
Jonathan Heed as Cormac Ryan
Meet 23-year-old Irish actor Jonathan Heed. He’ll play Johnny’s teammate, Cormac Ryan, who Bella starts dating. Per his IMDb profile, Heed trained at the Gaiety School of Acting and the National Screen Acting School of Ireland.
