The new ballet thriller drama Tiny Pretty Things on Netflix has 'glissaded' down the OTT platform. Based on the novel of the same name, this show is about an elite professional ballet academy and its cut-throat competition which leads to the death of one of its top dancers. Neveah, the protagonist, ends up there after the unfortunate incident. Consequently, she has to navigate her way through the dark and ruthless reality of the Archer School of Ballet, Chicago.
Apart from joining the list of the similar dark teen drama of Netflix, this series will juxtapose the elements of thriller and mystery with graceful and spectacular ballet dance scenes. And don't worry, you aren't being tricked into watching non-dancers perform ballet. As the cast comprises of professional dancers performing effortlessly, you can be sure about a remarkably amazing visual treat.
Here is the main cast of the series:
Kylie Jefferson As Neveah
Kylie Jefferson plays the main character who is the replacement of the dead student, Cassie. Kylie is a contemporary ballet dancer, actress and choreographer from Los Angeles, USA. She began dancing at the tender age of four. Highly skilled and a 'born-with-it' quality, you won't be surprised to know that she was the youngest person to get accepted at the academy level in the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. She has been dancing for most of her life and has appeared in various prestigious award shows. Moreover, she also choreographed Travis Scott's Chopstix video.
Also, get ready to witness the beauty and talent of a Black Ballerina as well as every woman of colour's delight.
Bette is the younger sister of one of the most talented alumni of the academy. Hence, you can assume the level of pressure on her and her determination to prove her worth. She can go to any extent to stand out from the crowd.
Jolette is also a ballet dancer who has been a part of various esteemed dance academies like Chicago's Joffrey Ballet and NYC's American Ballet Theatre. She is also an actress and model who recently appeared in projects like Dirty John and This Is Us.
June has a lot of pressure from her mother to star in a lead role, otherwise to get pulled out from the academy. She is determined to brave the ravages by hook or by crook in order to be able to do what she loves.
Norman is a British actress and a ballet dancer who appeared in 2019 movie Cats. She was trained at the English National Ballet, when she also played the lead role in ballet Sleeping Beauty. Since then, she has been a part of a number of reputed ballet productions.
Nabil is the prime suspect of Cassie's death due to their sour personal dynamics.
Rosen is an American actor, dancer and singer from New York. He has been a part of multiple movies like Lavender, Safe Spaces, Dating My Mother, etc. His first Broadway debut was at the age of 17 in West Side Story and he went on to star in several theatre performances subsequently.
Apart from dealing with his own relationship turmoil with his room-mate Oren, he has a lot on his plate to deal with professionally.
Brennan is a Canadian actor and dancer, known for playing the role of Daniel in the series The Next Step. He has a great dance resume as well, with a degree from the prestigious the Juilliard School.
Just like his liaison Shane, Oren also has a lot to work on. In fact, even more than the Shane. From an eating disorder to the relationship mess, he also has to deal with the toxic competition in the field of dance.
Barton has starred in teen dance-dramas in the past too, like Center Stage: On Pointe.
Caleb seems like a misfit, but is as messed up as the other dancers of the academy. He seems like an enigma to most of the viewers out there.
Damon is an American actor and dancer who is trained in various dance forms like Ballroom, Ballet, Jazz and Tap. Likewise, he can play six musical instruments. He has starred in movies like Rise and The Society in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
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