The Age Differences Between the ‘Ginny & Georgia' Cast and Their Characters Are Wild
In Hollywood, 20-somethings (and even 30-somethings!) playing teenagers is nothing new. Just look at Euphoria! Grease! Riverdale! Ferris Bueller's Day Off! Do we even need to mention Dear Evan Hansen? Netflix's popular drama Ginny & Georgia is only the latest to partake of the trend, casting multiple 20-something actors as high school students.
Set in the fictional town of Wellsbury, Massachusetts, the series follows mother-and-daughter duo Ginny and Georgia as they navigate small-town dramas amidst much more serious issues (i.e. Georgia's propensity for murder). A single mother to her two kids, Ginny and Austin, Georgia had Ginny when she was a teenager: Her character is meant to be 15 years older than Ginny in the series. But the actresses behind these women—Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry—are closer in age than they might seem. Nor are they the only cast members with age gaps that differ from their characters's.
Below, let's break down the cast and their characters—as well as their real ages.
Who is Ginny Miller? She is Georgia's teenage daughter, who is currently navigating the difficulties of adolescence, identity, and her love life—in addition to her mother's criminal activity.
How old is Antonia Gentry? Her character is 16 and Gentry is 27 years old.
Who is Georgia Miller? A single mother (and 'Mayoress Murderess') who, after fleeing poverty and abusive relationships, moves around a lot in the hopes of providing her children with a better life. She ends up in Wellsbury, where she marries (and eventually divorces) the mayor.
How old is Brianne Howey? In real life, Howey is 36 years old, while her character is in her early 30s.
Who is Austin Miller? He is Ginny's younger half-brother, who is shy and fond of Harry Potter. His father is Gil, Georgia's abusive ex.
How old is Diesel La Torraca? La Torraca is 14 years old, while his character is 9.
How old is Nikki Roumel? Roumel plays the teenage and 20-something version of Georgia Miller, and she is 25 in real life.
Who is Ellen Baker? She is the Millers' neighbour and mother of Marcus and Max, as well as Georgia's close friend.
How old is Jennifer Robertson? In real life, she is 53 years old, while her character is somewhere in her 40s or 50s.
Who is Marcus Baker? He is Ellen's teenage son, Max's fraternal twin brother, Ginny's love interest, and an aspiring artist who struggles with depression.
How old is Felix Mallard? He is 27 years old, and his character is 16.
Who is Maxine 'Max' Baker? She is Marcus' fraternal twin sister, Ellen's teen daughter, and Ginny's best friend. At times, she has narcissistic tendencies and struggles with feeling sidelined by those closest to her.
How old is Sara Waisglass? Her character is 16 while she is 26 years old.
Who is Mayor Paul Randolph? The mayor of Wellsbury, Paul becomes Georgia's love interest and eventual husband, then later her ex-husband. Paul is one of two potential fathers of Georgia's baby.
How old is Scott Porter? In real life, he is 45 years old, and his character also seems to be in his 40s.
Who is Joe? He is the owner of a local farm-to-table restaurant called Blue Farm Café. Joe briefly knew Georgia as a teenager, and they are now friends in Wellsbury, where they've struck up a romance. Joe is one of two potential fathers of Georgia's baby.
How old is Raymond Ablack? His character is in his 30s, and Ablack himself is 35 years old.
Who is Abby? She is a pal of Max and Ginny and part of the MANG friend group. Throughout the first three seasons, she is often insecure about herself and struggling with her parents' divorce.
How old is Katie Douglas? Douglas is 26, while Abby is 16.
Who is Norah? A friend of Max and Ginny, Norah is also part of the MANG group.
How old is Chelsea Clark? Clark is 27 years old, while Norah is 16.
Who is Zion Miller? He is Georgia's ex-boyfriend and friend, as well as Ginny's biological father.
How old is Nathan Mitchell? Mitchell is 36 and his Zion is also in his 30s.
Who is Simone? She is a criminal defense lawyer and Zion's love interest.
How old is Vinessa Antoine? Vinessa is 41 years old, and Simone appears to be around the same age.
Who is Tris? They are a new student who's friends with Silver and Marcus. They also play a significant role in Abby's journey.
How old is Noah Lamanna? Noah is 34 years old, while Tris, is around 16.
Who is Gil Timmins? Gil is Georgia's abusive ex and Austin's father.How old is Aaron Ashmore? Ashmore is 45 years old, and Gil appears to be around the same age.
Who is Wolfe? He is Ginny's new love interest and fellow poetry student.
How old is Ty Doran? Doran is 27, and his character is around 16.
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