Generation: A Round of Applause For the Fab Cast of HBO Max's New Drama, Please

Smith stars as the stylish, rebellious Chester, a water polo star who's as charming as he can be. Smith is one of the better-known names in the cast, having recently starred in the adaptation of All the Bright Places and, before that, the short-lived but beloved TV show The Get Down.

East plays the outgoing, confident Naomi, one of the friends at the center of the show. You've probably seen East in a few of her previous projects: she had a recurring role in the Disney Channel sitcom Liv and Maddie and was a series regular on the short-lived supernatural dramedy Kevin (Probably) Saves the World.

Maxwell, who previously had a role in the ABC comedy Speechless, plays Delilah, an outspoken advocate and activist who's got a couple of secrets of her own.

Sanchez is making her acting debut in Generation! She costars as Greta, a shy high school student with a not-so-secret crush and a major family problem: her mother has recently been deported.

Schlesinger plays Nathan, an awkward and anxious high school student (and Naomi's brother) who's keeping a big secret about a hookup that would out him. Although Generation is his first major role, he's had guest spots on other TV shows, including Divorce, Chicago Med, and Search Party.

Wonders plays Riley, a photographer whose rebellious nature got her kicked out of her previous school, despite being super friendly and likable. This is Wonders's first major project, although you might have spotted her in the movie On the Rocks or as a guest star on HBO's skateboarding comedy Betty.

One of the biggest names in the cast is definitely Emmy winner Plimpton, who plays Megan, Nathan and Naomi's conservative, image-conscious mom. You've seen her in plenty of her previous projects, which include sitcoms like Raising Hope and The Real O'Neals.

Stewart-Jarrett plays Sam, a guidance counselor and GSA club advisor with optimistic high hopes for all his students. It's most likely that you recognize him from playing Curtis on Misfits or Tony on Four Weddings and a Funeral. Later this year, he'll also appear in the horror flick Candyman.

Mau plays Ana, Greta's "cool" aunt who is taking care of her after her mother's deportation. Generation marks Mau's first major role; her other credits are mostly short films.