Prime Video announces cast for Irish YA series ‘Boys of Tommen’
Amazon Prime Video has confirmed the complete cast of “Boys of Tommen”, a new romantic drama for young people based on the bestselling series by Chloe Walsh. Nancy Surridge heads the cast as Shannon Lynch, the shy and mysterious girl who arrives at Tommen College’s boarding school in Irlanda.
Conor Sánchez (Mix Tape) plays Johnny Kavanagh, the school’s golden boy and rugby star. James O’Donoghue (Sanctuary: Witch’s Tale) plays Joey Lynch, Shannon’s brother, described as troubled but loyal. Sophie McGibbon (Sense & Sensibility) completes the main quartet as Aoife Molloy, a confident and fearless young woman.
Trama and series production
The story follows the forbidden romance between Johnny and Shannon. Ele is a star rugby player about to turn pro, hiding a potentially career-ending injury. Ela is talented but extremely shy, carrying secrets from a turbulent and violent family life. Através of a secret and charged connection, the two teenagers from opposite worlds fight against the odds to save each other.
The series was developed by Poppy Cogan, screenwriter of “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder”, under the direction of Brendan Canty. Ingrid Goodwin works as a producer. The adaptation is based on the first two books in the series by Walsh: “Binding 13” and “Keeping 13”.
Cogan stated that finding the right cast was a priority, as these characters live in the hearts of millions of readers. The response to the books has been overwhelming, she says, and the world created by Walsh is emotionally rich and complex.
Produção and international distribution
“Boys of Tommen” is produced by independent studio wiip in association with Amazon MGM Studios. Metropolitan provides local production services. The series was greenlit in early 2026 and marks continuity in Prime Video’s strategy of investing in successful literary adaptations.
The creative team includes:
- Paul Lee and Sean Flanagan (wiip)
- Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, James Seidman and Annika Patten (Temple Hill)
- Greg Brenman and Deena Butt (Drama Republic)
- Chloe Walsh as executive producer
Carla Stronge served as casting director. The series marks the first major partnership between Amazon and the author, consolidating the platform as a destination for contemporary adaptations in the BookTok market.
Contexto from wiip studio
The production company wiip, known for the series “The Summer I Turned Pretty”, continues to expand its portfolio of youth dramas for streamers. The collaboration with Temple Hill, creator of franchises such as “Twilight” adapted for cinema, reinforces the production’s ambition. “Boys of Tommen” arrives at a time of renewal for YA series on platforms, following the success of similar titles on a global scale.
Nenhuma release date has been confirmed at press time.
