| The Wayfinders | |
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| Genre | Portal fantasy Adventure Drama |
| Directed by | Glen Winter |
| Starring | Andrew Liner Sam Buchanan Issy Knopfler Tamara Smart |
| Country of origin | Ireland United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
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| Producers | Stephen Hall Mike Jones |
| Running time | 51 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Angel Studios |
| Release | April 28, 2025 (2025-04-28) – present |
The Wayfinders is a 2025 fantasy adventure television series starring Andrew Liner, Sam Buchanan, Issy Knopfler, and Tamara Smart. The series premiered on Angel Studios on April 28, 2025. In September 2025, the series was renewed for a second season.
Premise
A band of unlikely heroes journey through a fractured realm in search of unity, purpose, and power.[1]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Evan Nikolas Fields as Flynn Griffin, the hardcore gamer destined to be the thief and leader of the Wayfinders.
- Tamara Smart as Oaklee Jones, the clever lone wolf destined to be the sorceress of the Wayfinders. While possessing a great potential, she's afraid of disappointing others who had great expectations in it.
- Vincent Mattis as Cash Calloway, the jock and top student destined to be the warrior of the Wayfinders.
- Sam Buchanan as Kavan, a young warrior cursed to become a werebear by Vedric.
- Issy Knopfler as Aurora Dardemane, the princess imprisoned by Vedric in his fortress at Daktu, West Sea, before the Wayfinders liberated her and joined the party.
- Lawrence Walker as Calibor, a cynical bounty hunter and expert thief who is part of the resistance against Vedric's reign of terror alongside Zaya.
- Rowan Robinson as Zaya, the eccentric yet steadfast seeress who chose the titular members of the group.
- Felipe Cates as Vedric, the ruthless Prince of Tairngira who sought to dominate his world and Earth with Skull of Mardukh.
- Andrew Liner as Darryl Griffin, the brother of Flynn chosen by Zaya as her ally in ensuring Earth saved.
- Mackenzie Crook as Goran, the dark magic user and agent of Vedric sent to Earth to keep Skull of Marduk from Zaya's reach and kill her before she could chose the Wayfinders, latter which failed because the group ended up reached his home realm via. Void Key despite his efforts.
Supporting cast
- Wes Chatham as Mitch
- Jed Murray as Rawhead
- Nimmi Harasgama as Mrs. Patel
- Coulter Dittman as Chad
- Mimi Slinger as Keesha
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "New Realm, Who Dis?" | Glen Winter | Jason Faller, Adam F. Goldberg. Kynan Griffin, Hans Rodionoff | April 28, 2025 (2025-04-28) | |
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Three high schoolers are catapulted into a brutal medieval realm torn apart by magic and war. Forced to rely on each other and a strange prophecy, they fight to survive and search for a way home. | |||||
| 2 | "The Old Switcheroo" | TBA | TBA | December 17, 2025 (2025-12-17) | |
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Hunted by Vedric’s forces, the teens follow Aurora toward Calibor’s hidden village, meeting allies and dangers along the way. On Earth, Darryl uncovers a strange prophecy as the search for the missing students intensifies. | |||||
| 3 | "Oakleaf of the Wayfinders" | TBA | TBA | December 24, 2025 (2025-12-24) | |
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The Wayfinders arrive at Tyr-Valen, where each commits to a new path: Oaklee trains with clerics, Cash endures Kavan’s harsh instruction, and Flynn leans on Calibor's thieving expertise – until a magical mishap reveals how unprepared they truly are. | |||||
| 4 | "Cash Bon Jovi" | TBA | TBA | December 30, 2025 (2025-12-30) | |
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Cash reinvents himself as a bard, drawing the attention of a deadly bounty hunter. Flynn and Oaklee attempt a rescue, sparking a tavern brawl. On Earth, Darryl’s break-in leads Zaya to the Skull of Mardukh, setting both worlds on a collision course. | |||||
| 5 | "King Oleg's Crown" | TBA | TBA | January 6, 2026 (2026-01-06) | |
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A hunt for King Oleg’s crown plunges the group into a deadly labyrinth of traps, forcing Aurora and Calibor to confront their past betrayals. On Earth, Zaya’s visions reveal a doomed future as Goran closes in on Darryl. | |||||
| 6 | "Trust Calibor" | TBA | TBA | January 13, 2026 (2026-01-13) | |
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The team races across Tairngire for the void key, but are drawn into a showdown at Rip’s keep. On Earth, Darryl and Zaya face growing danger as Goran resurfaces. Both worlds head toward a breaking point as alliances fray and impossible choices loom. | |||||
Production
The series is directed by Glen Winter. It has Stephen Hall and Mike Jones as producers for Dark Day Pictures. It was made in conjunction with Camera 40 Productions.[2][3] The pilot was produced with Arrowstorm Entertainment instead of Camera 40.[1]
Filming took place in Limerick, Ireland in October 2023.[4] Other filming locations have included Knappogue Castle and Cratloe Woods in County Clare, Cahir Castle, and locations near the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary.[5] As of the filming of second season, it was expected to be started around March 2026 and would take place in Utah and Limerick, Ireland.[6]
Release
The series released on Angel Studios on April 28, 2025 worldwide.[7]
References
- ^ a b Gilbart, Manon (17 April 2025). "Filming of fantasy series in Limerick to bring 'hundreds of jobs' to Mid-West". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ O’Sullivan, Alex (6 October 2023). "Former Pirates of the Caribbean actor spotted in Limerick". Limerick Voice. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ Lynch, Richard (4 October 2023). "Local Producers bring Hollywood 'Pirate' to Film at Troy Studios". I Love Limerick. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Pirates of the Carribean star filming in Limerick". Live95fm.ie. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ Gleeson, Stephen (26 September 2023). "Cashel locals turn out in huge numbers to see action filming by the Rock!". Tipperary Live. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ Dutta, Shubhabrata (25 September 2025). "'The Wayfinders' Renewed for Season 2 at Angel". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ "May Brings a Fresh Slate of New Films and Series Releasing on Angel.com and in the Angel Apps". Angel Studios. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
External links
- The Wayfinders at IMDb
