Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Noah LaLonde in 'My Life With the Walter Boys'
Noah LaLonde stars as Cole Walter on Netflix's 'My Life With the Walter Boys' Get to know this talented actor from his hometown to his hobbies and awards Discover how he prepared for his role in this captivating series Don't miss out!
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Netflix's newest teen drama, My Life With the Walter Boys, has been a big hit, with Noah LaLonde playing one of the three characters in a complicated love triangle involving a girl and two brothers. Based on Ali Novak's book, the series follows Jackie Howard (played by Nikki Rodriguez), a Manhattanite who moves in with family friends after her parents' passing. As she adjusts to her new rural life, she finds herself drawn to two very different brothers, Cole (played by LaLonde) and Alex Walter (played by Ashby Gentry).
The series began filming in Alberta, Canada, in March 2022 and concluded six months later. Following the show’s release earlier this month, LaLonde shared his thoughts on social media.
“These individuals are truly remarkable,” he posted on his Instagram Stories in December, accompanied by a photo with the cast. “I couldn't have imagined a more perfect group to create this show with, even in my wildest dreams."
He may have connected with his fellow actors off camera, but on screen, it was a different story. When Jackie shows up at the Walters' farm, LaLonde's Cole is struggling with an injury that has sidelined him from football and changed the direction of his future. Letting go of a dream is something LaLonde could understand as a former hockey player.
"I was initially drawn to the role of Cole in My Life With the Walter Boys because it reflected experiences so similar to my own," he told Bello magazine in December. "When I stopped playing hockey, the months and even years that followed were a journey of redefining and discovering my identity. For a long time, I was 'Noah LaLonde the hockey player,' and my character was always known as 'Cole Walter the local star quarterback.'"
LaLonde observed that although he and Cole concluded their careers in different ways - he left the sport on his own terms - the "emotions" that accompanied the "redefining process" served as a starting point for him to relate to his character. "How do you move forward in shaping your identity and the life you will lead? We both had to confront the same question," he elaborated.
Continue reading for five key points about Noah LaLonde from "My Life With the Walter Boys":
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Where Is Noah LaLonde From?
LaLonde was raised in Detroit, Michigan, and later pursued a degree in theater at Grand Valley State University. After completing a year of college, he made the decision to leave and concentrate entirely on his acting pursuits. Subsequently, he relocated to Los Angeles.
Where Have You Seen Noah LaLonde?
Apart from My Life With the Walter Boys, LaLonde also secured roles in both Criminal Minds and the movie Deep Camp ’86 in 2022. Additionally, he has been featured in several short films, such as 2021’s Summer Flings & Funerals and 2020’s Toby With an I and The Smile I Wear.
Does Noah LaLonde Have Any Hobbies?
Before kickstarting his career as an actor, LaLonde played competitive hockey for 17 years.
Now that he’s relocated to Los Angeles, LaLonde informed Bello in December that he likes to spend "a few hours at a coffee shop with a good book" and "exploring great local restaurants and enjoying meals with friends" during his free time. He also has a strong interest in watching movies and going for long runs in new areas.
Has Noah LaLonde Won Any Awards?
LaLonde scored the win for Best Lead Actor (Student Films Category) at the 2020 I See You Awards for his role in The Smile I Wear, in which he played Hero.
How Did Noah LaLonde Prepare for His Role on ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’?
LaLonde told Bello that he focused on getting to know Cole in order to prepare for the role.
"I think it's easy to fall into the stereotype of the 'high school football stud-quarterback-jock' where all the guys want to be his friend and all the girls love him, as long as the team is winning," he explained. "But with Cole, episode 1 begins at a time when he has just had that life taken from him. He's in a weird place where people still view him like that, but he doesn't see himself that way. He's desperately in need of something to keep him going, something to give him hope."
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LaLonde explained that Jackie's arrival is what transforms the character, providing him with a "glimmer of hope."
"Jackie is someone who has endured the loss of her entire family in a tragic accident, yet still manages to persist despite such a devastating and life-changing tragedy," he remarked.
