All hell breaks loose in the teen comedy mysteryFreeridge, the new spinoff toNetflix’sOn My Block. Featuring an all-new crew of four high school friends, sisters Gloria and Ines and close besties Cam and Demi, everything’s all swell in the neighborhood of Freeridge… That is until the group buy a haunted box and accidentally unleash a curse. Just like its predecessor,Freeridgeis full of mysteries but instead of the “hidden RollerWorld money” conundrum you might have witnessed inOn My Block, the spinoff takes on a more mystical path, waking up to creepy messages on a window in the middle of a storm, the ever-looming dark energy surrounding the crew, and lots (and lots) of sheer panic.
Created byLauren Iungerich,Jamie Uyeshiro,Eddie Gonzalez,Jamie Dooner, andJeremy Haft, the first season of the spinoff wasannounced on August 19, 2025. WhileFreeridgetotally shifts away from the original cast and the legacyOn My Blockleft, old fans can expect a couple of easter eggs here and there. Meanwhile, new viewers can get to know a different side of the Freeridge neighborhood through the eyes of a completely unique gang. Season 1 ofFreeridgepremieres on Netflix on August 25, 2025 and if you’d like to find out who’s playing who in the latestOMBspinoff, simply read on!
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Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Gloria
Keyla Monterroso Mejiaplays Gloria, the de facto leader of theFreeridgegang whose highly driven personality gets the crew going. Coming from a Latino/Hispanic background, Gloria is the “secret glue” that keeps the entire gang together. She’s intelligent, mature, and most importantly, she’s “unapologetically herself”. Although her fiery temper can get in the way sometimes, which gets her into unnecessary trouble, she uses the same tenacity to pull herself together. FYI, you can catch Gloria absolutely killing a double-arm hang in gym class. Mejia most recently played a supporting role inAbbott Elementaryas the overly-enthusiastic teacher’s assistant Ashley. She’s also taken on the role of Maria Sofia inCurb Your Enthusiasm.
Bryana Salaz as Ines
Bryana Salazplays Ines, Gloria’s super smart little sister who’s managed to skip a grade at school. Compared to the super practical and sensible Gloria, Ines revels in chaos. She doesn’t seem to understand the concept of rules and has no problem ignoring them. Ines can appear distant and cold sometimes, but as she slowly tears down her walls throughout the series, viewers will get to know why she appears that way. Salaz gained prominence for participating inThe Voicein 2014. She’s then gone off to make a couple of TV appearances inTeam KaylieandMalibu Rescue.
Ciara Riley Wilson as Demi
Ciara Riley Wilsonplays Demi,a second-generation Asian-American and one of the highly-optimistic members of theFreeridgegang. A social worker on the side, Demi is also the most spiritual of the crew. Her interests are tarot cards, crystals, and astrology, and with all the mystical madness surrounding the Core Four, Demi’s knowledge might possibly help them find an answer. However, Demi, being a hard-core romantic with fluctuating levels of energy, will need to be able to keep her tender feelings under check. Wilson is no stranger to the world of acting. She previously appeared in the2019Kim Possiblelive-action movieand was involved in twoJoshua Bassettmusic videos.
Tenzing Norgay Trainor as Cameron
Tenzing Norgay Trainorplays Cameron, a BIPOC who has never dated a girl because he is afraid of them. He does, however, date a lot of boys. Although his parents are divorced, the two still talk to each other and co-parent Cameron. The gang’s sole guy member, Cameron is constantly over-analyzing situations, though he doesn’t always have everything figured out. Still, Cameron continues to stick up for himself no matter the problem. Trainor has long been a part of the Hollywood scene, with multiple Disney Channel credits under his name, but it’s his role as Parker Rooney in the family sitcomLiv and Maddiethat really got peoples’ attention. Fun bit of trivia: Trainor is the grandson of the famousTenzing Norgay, one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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Peggy Blow as TBA
Peggy Blowmakes a return to the OMB universe inFreeridge. Blow originally played Marisol “Abuelita” Martinez inOn My Block, your not-so-average grandma who’s passionate about getting into a bunch of crazy antics. This time, Blow will appear as a surprise new character, which is actually the actress’ original idea that popped up out of nowhere. Before this, Blow had a long acting career that continues to span for decades, with appearances inSeinfeldand the Emmy-nominatedThe Affair.
Paula Garcés and Eric Neil Gutierrez as Geny and Ruben
Paul Garcés, another original character fromOn My Block, is also making a comeback to the world ofFreeridgeas Geny, whom old fans of the show may recognize as Ruby’s worried mom.Eric Neil Gutierrezplays Ruben, Geny’s husband and also one of the original cast members ofOn My Block. Ruben’s coping with the loss of someone he loved, but he might just have the shock of his life. Gutierrez is the co-producer ofBoo, Bitch, which also featured Tenzing Norgay Trainor as a cast member. Garcés’ acting credits include roles inAll My Childrenand theHarold & Kumarfilms.
Eme Ikwuakor and Raushanah Simmons as Dwayne and Fran
Eme Ikwuakorplays Dwayne, the loving yet strict father to Jamal inOn My Block. Dwayne makes a return toFreeridgeas the owner of the local BBQ shop. Ikwuakor also played a supporting role inThe Gray Man.Raushanah Simmonsplays Jamal’s mom Fran, the finalOn My Blockparent coming back toFreeridge. Simmons was previously inFBI: Most WantedandLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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Michael Solomon as Rusty
Michael Solomonplays Rusty, a new classmate who first got acquainted with the Main Four for professional reasons, but later on creates meaningful friendships with them. Solomon made his acting debut inBoo, Bitchas Jack M.
Zaire Adams as Andre
Zaire Adamsplays Andre, Cameron’s sweet little crush. Adams was part of the youngSenior Yearcast, in which he played the teen version of Seth Novacelik.
J.R. Villarreal as Tonio
J.R. Villarrealplays Tonio, Gloria and Ines’ uncle.On My Blockhad Oscar as the main gang’s go-to man for guidance. This time,Freeridgehas the business-savvy Tonio for guidance and some silly words of wisdom. Villareal was previously inUltra Violet & Black Scorpion.
JeanPaul San Pedro as Javier
JeanPaul San Pedroplays Javier, Gloria and Ines’ widower dad. San Pedro has appeared in several network shows, such asNCISandRosewood.
