The Transformation of ‘The Fosters’ Cast Through ‘Good Trouble’: Then vs Now

The Fosters cast has grown up and delivered “good trouble” through the years.

The family dramedy, co-produced by Jennifer Lopez, aired on Freeform from 2013 to 2018, following Callie (Maia Mitchell) and younger brother Jude (Hayden Byerly) after they get placed in a new foster home in San Diego. The siblings find a haven with Stef and Lena Adams Foster (played by Teri Polo and Sherri Saum, respectively) and their three kids: Brandon (David Lambert) and twins Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) and Jesus (Jake T. Austin).

After The Fosters ended, Freeform decided to create a spinoff called Good Trouble, focusing on Callie and Mariana's life in Los Angeles after graduating. As the Adams Fosters sisters are now adults, they faced more mature situations.

Riverdale star Casey Cott made his Broadway debut in September 2019 as the lead character in the musical, "The Who's Tommy." Cott received praise for his performance and expressed his excitement about the opportunity to showcase his talents on stage.

Get ready for the final season of Good Trouble as season 5 will be wrapping up the Adams Foster family’s journey in the March 2024 series finale. Let's take a look at how the Adams Foster family has evolved over the years:

The Fosters Cast Will Reunite on Good Trouble But Noah Centineo Is Missing

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'The Fosters' Cast Grew Up Before Our Eyes as They Took on 'Good Trouble': See Cast Then and Now

The Fosters cast has grown up and delivered “good trouble” through the years.

The family dramedy, co-produced by Jennifer Lopez, aired on Freeform from 2013 to 2018, following Callie (Maia Mitchell) and younger brother Jude (Hayden Byerly) after they get placed in a new foster home in San Diego. The siblings find a haven with Stef and Lena Adams Foster (played by Teri Polo and Sherri Saum, respectively) and their three kids: Brandon (David Lambert) and twins Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) and Jesus (Jake T. Austin).

After The Fosters ended, Freeform decided to create a spinoff called Good Trouble. This show follows Callie and Mariana as they navigate life in Los Angeles after graduating from college. Now that the Adams Fosters sisters are all grown up, they find themselves facing more mature and adult situations.

Ramirez shared her experience filming a threesome scene in season 1 of Good Trouble. She admitted to feeling very nervous and unable to sleep the night before. The episode was directed by Troian Bellisario, who Ramirez praised for making her feel comfortable on set. As a fan of Bellisario's work, Ramirez appreciated the opportunity to learn from her while filming.

Get ready for the series finale of Good Trouble season 5 in March 2024, where we will finally see the conclusion of the Adams Foster family's story. Let's take a look at how the Adams Foster family has evolved over the years:

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Maia Mitchell (Callie)

Callie was welcomed into the Adams Foster family after being released from juvenile detention. She quickly urged her brother Jude to leave his abusive foster father and join her. Eventually, both Callie and Jude were adopted by Stef and Lena. Callie later decided to pursue a career in law.

In the spin-off series Good Trouble, Callie moved into an intentional living community called The Coterie and accepted a clerkship with a federal judge in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, in her personal life, Callie navigated through romantic relationships with various individuals, including foster brother Brandon, classmate Wyatt, fellow foster kid A.J., and aspiring lawyer Aaron.

As The Fosters came to an end, Callie remained single as she embarked on a five-year B.A/J.D. program at college.

Callie left Good Trouble at the end of season 4 and moved to Washington, D.C. to work as a lawyer for the ACLU. She reunited with her ex-boyfriend Jamie Hunter (portrayed by Beau Mirchoff) and they eventually got engaged. The upcoming season 5 of Good Trouble will showcase their wedding preparations.

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Cierra Ramirez (Mariana)

In the pilot episode of The Fosters, Mariana is introduced as one of Stef and Lena’s adopted children, along with Jesus. She is struggling with her identity and reaches out to her birth mother, Ana, who is a drug addict, for answers. Mariana ends up selling Jesus’ ADHD pills in an attempt to help Ana get sober.

Later on, Mariana discovers her passion for both dance and coding. In the pilot of Good Trouble, she lands a job as an engineer at the tech company Speckulate. Through a series of ups and downs in her career, Mariana eventually becomes the co-CEO of Speckulate, sharing the position with her ex-boyfriend Evan Speck. While Evan is starting to remember their past romance after experiencing amnesia, Mariana has moved on and is now dating her Coterie neighbor Joaquin Perez.

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David Lambert (Brandon)

Brandon, the biological son of Stef and her ex-husband Mike (Danny Nucci), is introduced as an aspiring pianist in the Fosters series. He later becomes a composer in Good Trouble. In the series finale of The Fosters, Brandon marries fellow musician Eliza (Abigail Cowen). Following their marriage, the couple returns to Good Trouble, with Megan West taking over the role of Eliza. Eventually, they decide to move abroad when Eliza lands a job playing cello for an international symphony.

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Hayden Byerly (Jude)

Jude's main storyline on The Fosters focused on him coming out as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. In the series finale, there was a flash-forward showing Jude graduating high school and then going to the University of Southern California. Because he goes to college in Los Angeles, he's been able to visit his sisters at the Coterie often.

While Jude had a sweet first love story with Connor on The Fosters, he later sparks a college romance with sister-in-law Eliza’s younger brother, Carter (Spencer List).

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Sherri Saum (Lena)

Lena is the vice principal at Anchor Beach Charter School in San Diego, where all of her adopted children attended in The Fosters. She found love with a newly-divorced Stef years prior.

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Teri Polo (Stef)

Stef works as a detective in San Diego and is partnered with her ex-husband Mike. Despite their divorce, they have a friendly relationship. Stef and Lena have made appearances on Good Trouble to provide advice to their daughters.

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Noah Centineo (Jesus)

Noah Centineo took over the role of Mariana's twin brother from Austin in season 3 of The Fosters. He later made a guest appearance in Los Angeles to visit Mariana and Callie in an episode of Good Trouble during season 1. Since then, Noah has transitioned into working as a contractor and relocated abroad with his girlfriend Emma (played by Amanda Leighton).

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Beau Mirchoff (Jamie)

Jamie Hunter, Eliza's older brother, made his debut in The Fosters finale during Brandon's wedding weekend. He caught Callie's attention after they hooked up following the rehearsal dinner. Jamie is a lawyer at a prestigious corporate firm, a job that sometimes clashes with Callie's beliefs. Interestingly, he relocated to D.C. around the same time as Callie, leading to the reignition of their romance.

Editor's P/S:

The article provides a nostalgic journey through the evolution of the Adams Foster family, from their humble beginnings in "The Fosters" to their adult lives in "Good Trouble." It's heartwarming to witness the growth and transformation of each character, particularly Callie and Mariana, as they navigate the complexities of adulthood and forge their own paths. The article also highlights the actors' personal experiences and triumphs, such as Casey Cott's Broadway debut, adding a human touch to the story.

While the upcoming season 5 finale marks the end of an era, it's evident that the Adams Foster family's legacy will continue to inspire and resonate with audiences. Their unwavering support, resilience, and love for one another remind us of the importance of family bonds, no matter how unconventional they may seem. The article has evoked a sense of gratitude for the show's creators and cast for bringing these characters to life and reminding us of the power of human connection.