Here's the Huge, Talented Ensemble Cast of 13 Reasons Why

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There are numerous reasons we've been singing the praises of 13 Reasons Why: the story, the incredible soundtrack, the wonderful writing. But it's the cast we come back to again and again when telling people why this show is so good. With a mix of young actors, some of whom are brand-new to the scene, and recognizable, veteran stars, 13 Reasons Why has one of the best casts of the year. To keep up with all the info out there about each cast member, here are all the main cast members.

Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen

Dylan Minnette plays the male lead, Clay Jensen, who is haunted by a set of tapes left behind for him by his classmate and friend Hannah Baker.

Katherine Langford as Hannah Baker

The Australian actress plays Hannah Baker, the show's narrator and creator of the 13 devastating tapes.

Christian Navarro as Tony Padilla

Navarro plays mysterious friend Tony, who helps Clay get through the tapes.

Miles Heizer as Alex Standall

The former Parenthood star plays Hannah's former friend Alex.

Michele Selene Ang as Courtney Crimsen

Michele Selene Ang plays Hannah's overachieving classmate who solidly earns her spot as one of Hannah's reasons.

Brandon Flynn as Justin Foley

Flynn plays Justin, the jock whose irresistible smile leads to a whole lot of trouble.

Alisha Boe as Jessica Davis

Boe plays Hannah's ex best friend.

Ross Butler as Zach Dempsey

The Riverdale star plays basketball star Zach.

Ajiona Alexus as Sheri

Alexus plays Sheri, Hannah and Clay's seemingly sweet classmate.

Tommy Dorfman as Ryan Shaver

Tommy Dorfman has a role as Ryan, yet another reason on the list.

Steven Silver as Marcus Cole

Newcomer Silver is Marcus, the ambitious and studious student who has a crush on Hannah.

Devin Druid as Tyler Down

Druid plays class photographer Tyler.

Justin Prentice as Bryce Waters

Prentice plays rich-kid jerk Bryce.

Sosie Bacon as Skye

Yes, that's Kevin Bacon's daughter as Clay's old friend and the barista Skye.

Brandon Larracuente as Jeff Atkins

Larracuente plays Jeff, the student Clay tutors and ends up becoming a good friend of.

Keiko Agena as Mrs. Bradley

Keiko Agena, better known as Lane Kim from Gilmore Girls, plays the school's communication teacher.

Kate Walsh as Olivia Baker

The Shondaland alum plays Hannah's mom.

Brian d'Arcy James as Andy Baker

James plays Hannah's pharmacist father.

Amy Hargreaves as Lainie Jensen

Hargreaves is Clay's mom, who's also a lawyer working on the Baker lawsuit.

Josh Hamilton as Mr. Jensen

Hamilton plays Clay's professor dad.

Derek Luke as Mr. Porter

Luke plays the school's guidance counselor.

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