Julie and the Phantoms - Characters & Cast

Initially motivated by a need to reconnect with her mother's memory, her drive evolves into a desire to protect her new friends and share their music with the world.

Starting as a girl paralyzed by the loss of her mother, Julie transforms into a confident frontwoman. She moves from silence to a "Standing Tall" performance, learning to embrace her gift as a way to honor her mother rather than mourn her.

Driven by a hunger for the fame he was denied in 1995, which shifts into a selfless devotion to Julie's success.

Luke begins as a headstrong musician obsessed with his legacy. Through Julie, he learns the value of vulnerability and family, eventually finding peace with the parents he left behind through the song "Unsaid Emily."

Seeking a sense of belonging and clarity about the rules of the afterlife.

Alex navigates high-functioning anxiety and his sexuality in both life and the afterlife. His relationship with Willie allows him to find confidence outside of the drum kit, becoming the emotional anchor for the band.

A desire to keep the "band family" together at all costs.

Reggie provides the comedic relief but also represents the innocence lost in 1995. He finds a second chance at family with Julie's father and brother, filling the void left by his own dysfunctional home life.