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Why the cast of 13 Reasons Why looks so familiar

By Madeline Boardman April 13, 2017 at 12:37 PM EDT
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Dylan Minnette 

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Previously seen in: Prison Break, Lost, Saving Grace, Scandal

Dylan Minnette, who appears as Clay Jensen in 13 Reasons Why, made his on-screen debut in one 2005 episode of Drake & Josh, going on to play a young version of Michael Scofield in Prison Break, Jack and Juliet's son David Shephard in Lost, Clay Norman in Saving Grace, and First Son Jerry Grant Jr. on Scandal.

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Christian Navarro 

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Previously seen in: Blue Bloods, The Affair, Vinyl

Christian Navarro joined 13 Reasons Why as Tony, a role he took on 10 years after making his first TV appearance in a 2007 episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. The actor earned credits as a police officer in a 2013 episode of Blue Bloods, as Jed on The Affair, and as Jorge in an arc on Vinyl.

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Justin Prentice

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Previously seen in: Malibu Country, iZombie, Awkward.

Justin Prentice signed on to play Bryce in 13 Reasons Why. The actor previously made appearances as Cash Gallagher in ABC's short-lived Malibu Country, as Brody in iZombie, and as Patrick in Awkward.

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Devin Druid

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Previously seen in: Louie, Olive Kitteridge, House of Cards

13 Reasons Why fans know Devin Druid as Tyler, a gig the young actor booked three years after making his small-screen debut. Druid previously played a young Louie in Louie, a young Christopher in Olive Kitteridge, and Danny in one 2016 episode of House of Cards.

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Miles Heizer

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Previously seen in: ER, Parenthood

Years before he was Alex on 13 Reasons Why, Miles Heizer was Drew Holt on Parenthood. The actor, who previously had a 2007 arc as Joshua Lipnicki on ER, spent five years on the NBC drama.

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Alisha Boe

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Previously seen in: Days of Our Lives, Casual, CSI: Cyber, Ray Donovan, Teen Wolf, Trophy Wife

Alisha Boe racked up small-screen projects before joining 13 Reasons Why as Jessica. The rising star previously played Daphne in Days of Our Lives, Becca in Casual, Grace Clarke in CSI: Cyber, Janet in Ray Donovan, Gwen in Teen Wolf, and Chelsea Trassen in the Trophy Wife pilot.

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Brandon Flynn

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Previously seen in: BrainDead

Brandon Flynn made his on-screen debut just months before appearing in 13 Reasons Why as Justin. Flynn's previous credit is for a 2016 episode of BrainDead, in which he played Mike the Intern.

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Ross Butler

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Previously seen in: Chasing Life, K.C. Undercover, Teen Wolf, Riverdale

It's been a big year for Ross Butler, who plays Zach in 13 Reasons Why — the actor is also starring in Riverdale as Reggie Mantle. Butler's other previous credits include turns as Hunter in Chasing Life, Brett in K.C. Undercover, and Nathan in Teen Wolf.

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Ajiona Alexus

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Previously seen in: The Rickey Smiley Show, Grey’s Anatomy, Empire

Ajiona Alexus kicked off her on-screen career as DeAnna in The Rickey Smiley Show, going on to play Marissa McKay in Grey's Anatomy and a young Cookie in Empire before landing a role as Sheri in 13 Reasons Why.

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Katherine Langford

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After appearing in one short, Katherine Langford makes her on-screen debut in 13 Reasons Why. The newcomer leads the talked-about series as Hannah Baker. She will reteam with costar Miles Heizer for the upcoming movie Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda.

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