FX's new Generation Z-led comedy series features a diverse cast of talented comedians and even social media influencers, and it's worth getting to know all the up-and-coming stars. Though reviews for Adults have been mixed, FX's new coming-of-age comedy series is still an important mark as a new generation takes center stage. Following in the footsteps of some of the best sitcoms of all time - such as Generation X's Friends and Millennials' Girls - Adults explores a group of five members of Gen Z as they try to carve their own path as adults in New York City.

In order to make Adults as authentic as possible and accurately depict life as a member of Gen Z, most of the cast of Adults is filled with young, up-and-coming comedians and actors. From stand-up comics to TikTok influencers, every actor in Adults brings something unique to the table. For many of them, Adults also serves as their breakthrough into the world of television. If it continues long enough to become one of the best shows on Hulu, Adults could very well make its stars into the next big things in Hollywood, so it's well worth learning about the cast.

: Malik Elassal was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. . As a stand-up comic, Elassal was on Vulture's "Comedians You Will Know" list in 2024 (via Marie Claire). As an actor, Elassal has mostly had small roles in television shows and short films, such as Resident Alien and Fakeland.

: Malik Elassal plays Samir in Adults. Samir's parents own the house that the main friend group lives in, and he acts as the defacto leader of the group because of that fact. In the premiere, Samir is concerned that he may have unknowingly been sexually inappropriate with one of his former girlfriends, and he tries to find out if he has.

: Lucy Freyer was born in Sydney, Australia. . Freyer is also a graduate of Juilliard, the acclaimed acting college, and she won awards for her performance in the stage play The Wanderers, where she played Esther.

: Lucy Freyer plays Billie in Adults. Billie is a young journalist who tries and fails to rise up the ranks of her news organization, and one of the few members of the friend group with a well-established career trajectory. Unfortunately, in the premiere, Billie's plans to capitalize on a tragedy backfire in horrible fashion.

: Owen Thiele was born in Houston, Texas. . Throughout his career, however, Thiele has had multiple starring roles in television shows like Overcompensating and Eighty-Sixed, as well as movies like Dollface and Idiotka. Thiele actually got his start on YouTube, and outside of acting, he's a prolific advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Thiele is also developing a semi-autobiographical series for Prime Video, titled Off-Color.

: Owen Thiele plays Anton in Adults. Anton is a gay man with a work-from-home job, and he was longtime friends with Samir. In the premiere of Adults, Anton gets in trouble for not totally supporting Kyle's "cause," as he thinks Kyle is annoying.

: Amita Rao got her acting start in Chicago, Illinois' Second City comedy club. . Outside of acting in scripted comedy shows and short films, Rao also does improv and stand-up comedy. Rao even did two showcases for Saturday Night Live before landing main roles in two different comedy shows in 2025.

: Amita Rao plays Issa in Adults. Issa is a high-energy, bold, and brash person. She's dating Paul Baker and trying to convince her roommates to let him live with her, and she often dives headfirst into trouble. In the premiere, Issa inserts herself into Kyle's media frenzy.

: Jack Innanen was born in Toronto, Ontario. . As a social media influencer, Innanen has garnered over 3 million followers and has collaborated with luxury fashion brands like Ralph Lauren and Louis Vuitton. Adults is Innanens' first major scripted acting role on television.

: Jack Innanen plays Paul Baker in Adults. Paul Baker is a newcomer to the group, as he is dating Issa, though he's quickly accepted as one of them. Described as a "soft boy," Paul Baker is always referred to by his full name.

: Charlie Cox plays Mr. Teacher in Adults. Mr. Teacher is Billie and Samir's former high school teacher, and he reconnects with Billie over the course of the show. Cox is best known for shows like Marvel's Daredevil, where he played the lead role of Matt Murdock, and movies like Stardust.

: Rachel Marsh plays Carly in Adults. Carly is a former girlfriend of Samir's, and she gives him some worrying news about their past relationship. Marsh is known for shows like Unstable, where she played Luna, and Fallout, where she played Claudia.

: Will Ropp plays Kyle Haberman in . Kyle is the victim of workplace sexual harassment, and he uses his opportunity to spark a cultural movement. Ropp is best known for movies like The Greatest Beer Run Ever and The Fallout.