Netflix's Never Have I Ever: Who is in the cast?

Netflix's Never Have I Ever - meet The Cast

1. Meet the cast of Netflix's Never Have I Ever...

Never Have I Ever, a coming of age story inspired by Mindy Kaling’s childhood and written by Mindy and Lang Fisher, sees overachieving high school sophomore Devi navigate the difficulties and pressures of being a teen and how to deal with her crush on Paxton. The show has got rave reviews and has managed to hit a cool 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. So, what are you waiting for? Time to get binge-watching... but before you do, meet the cast right here… [Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic]

Who plays Devi in Never Have I Ever? Maitreyi Rama

2. Who plays Devi Vishwakumar in Never Have I Ever? – Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

Devi, our main character, is an overachieving high school sophomore who has a short fuse and a crush on Paxton Hall-Yoshida. Maitreyi was chosen by co-creator Mindy Kaling out of 15,000 candidates that applied for an open casting call for the show. This is the Canadian actress’ first leading role, and first on-screen role ever. [Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic]

3. Who plays Eleanor Wong in Never Have I Ever? – Ramona Young

Eleanor is one of Devi’s best friends and president of the drama club. Ramona has previously starred in multiple TV shows, including Santa Clarita Diet alongside Drew Barrymore, Legends of Tomorrow and Z Nation. She also played Angelica in 2018’s Blockers. [Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic]

4. Who plays Fabiola Torres in Never Have I Ever? – Lee Rodriguez

Fabiola is one of Devi’s best friends and captain of the robotics team. Lee has also appeared in Class of Lies and one episode of Grown-is as Naomi. [Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic]

5. Who plays Paxton Hall-Yoshida in Never Have I Ever? – Darren Barnet

Darren plays Paxton, a popular junior who Devi has a huge crush on. Darren previously played young Jack in This Is Us and has also appeared in Criminal Minds, Facebook Watch series Turnt and Netflix’s Family Reunion. [Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images]

6. Who plays Devi’s mum Nalini Vishwakumar in Never Have I Ever? – Poorna Jagannathan

Nalini is Devi’s mother. Poorna is also known for her roles in Big Little Lies (as Celeste’s lawyer), The Act, Better Call Saul, House of Cards and Indian film Delhi Belly. She’s also set to appear in Apple TV’s Defending Jacob. [Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images]

7. Who plays Devi’s dad Mohan in Never Have I Ever? – Sendhil Ramamurthy

Sendhil plays Devi’s dad Mohan, who is described as “a warm, caring father and husband with an adventurous streak (he owns a moped).” Sendhil is most known for his roles in Heroes, The Flash and his role on The Office, where he played Kelly Kapoor’s new doctor boyfriend Ravi. [PA Images]

8. Who plays Kamala in Never Have I Ever? – Richa Shukla

Kamala is Devi’s cousin from India who is currently studying for her PhD from Caltech. This is Richa’s first main TV role. Her other roles include 9-1-1 and NCIS: Los Angeles. [Netflix]

9. Who is the narrator in Never Have I Ever? – John McEnroe

Narrating the series is US tennis legend John McEnroe (he introduces himself in the first episode, so you should know this one already.) As well as his sporting legacy, John is also known for his appearances in multiple TV shows and movies. John has played himself in 30 Rock, Wimbledon, Mr. Deeds, Anger Management and Curb Your Enthusiasm to name a few. [PA Images]

10. Who plays Ben Gross in Never Have I Ever? – Jaren Lewison

Ben is Devi’s nemesis at school, and the rivalry runs deep through their childhood. Jaren's previous roles include Tag, 90 Feet from Home and Barney & Friends, where played he Joshua in multiple episodes. [Netflix]

11. Who plays Dr. Jamie Ryan in Never Have I Ever? – Niecy Nash

Dr Ryan is Devi’s therapist. Fans will instantly recognise Niecy from her TV roles in When They See Us, Claws, Scream Queens The Soul Man, Getting On and Reno 911! to name a few. [PA Images]

12. Who plays Prashant in Never Have I Ever? – Rushi Kota

Prashant, Kamala's potential husband, is played by Rushi Kota, who Grey's Anatomy fans will recognise as surgical intern Dr. Vikram Roy. Rushi has also had roles in 9-1-1, Famous In Love and Extant. [PA Images]

Who plays Eleanor's mum Joyce in Never Have I Ever

13. Who plays Eleanor's mum Joyce Wong in Never Have I Ever? – Jae Suh Park

Eleanor's runaway actress mother is played by Jae Suh Park. Netflix viewers will recognise Jae Suh Park from Friends With College. She also had roles in How I Met Your Mother and The Mindy Project. Jae Suh Park is also married to actor Randall Park. [PA Images]

14. Who plays Ben's mum in Never Have I Ever? – Angela Kinsey

Ben's mum Vivian only appears in a few episodes of the show but fans will instantly recognise who plays her: it's Angela Kinsey who previously played Angela in The Office alongside Mindy Kaling! Angela has also had roles in Netflix's Tall Girl, Haters Back Off and BlackAF. [PA Images]

15. Who plays Eve in Never Have I Ever? – Christina Kartchner

Christina plays Eve, a fellow student who becomes interested in Fabiola. In season 2, the pair become a couple. Never Have I Ever is Christina's first major TV role. [Netflix]

16. Who plays Dr. Chris Jackson in Never Have I Ever? – Common

Common plays Dr. Chris Jackson in Never I Have Ever season 2. Dr. Jackson works in the same building as Nalini. As well as acting, Common is also a rapper and a writer. On screen, some of Common's recent roles include Ava, The Informer, The Hate U Give, Girls Trip and John Wick: Chapter 2. [Netflix]

17. Who plays Aneesa in Never Have I Ever? – Megan Suri

Megan Suri plays Aneesa in Never Have I Ever season 2. Aneesa joins Devi's class as a transfer student. Megan Suri's previous on-screen roles include Modern Family, How to Get Away With Murder, Fresh Off The Boat and 13 Reasons Why. To Netflix viewers, Megan is most well known as Quinn in Atypical. [Netflix]

18. Who plays Jonah in Never Have I Ever? - Dino Petrera

Dino Petrera plays Jonah Sharpe in Never Have I Ever. Jonah is a student at Sherman Oaks High, alongside Devi, Paxton and Ben. Dino’s other on screen roles include Dallas in Disposable Teens, Leo in Shameless and Billy in Chicken Girls. [Netflix]

19. Who plays Malcolm in Never Have I Ever? – Tyler Alvarez

Tyler Alvarez plays Malcolm in Never Have I Ever season 2. Malcolm transfers to Sherman Oaks High after finishing his run on his own Disney Channel series. Funnily enough, Tyler Alvarez is best known for his role as Diego Rueda in Nickelodeon’s Every Witch Way. Tyler has also had roles in American Vandal (as Peter), Veronica Mars (as Juan-Diego), The Fosters (as Declan) and Orange Is The New Black (as Benny Mendoza). [Netflix]

20. Who plays Mr. Shapiro in Never Have I Ever? – Adam Shapiro

Adam Shapiro plays Mr. Shapiro in Never Have I Ever. Mr. Shapiro is the history teacher at Sherman Oaks High. Adam is best known for his roles in Bronzeville, Showtime’s The Affair and Sense8, where he played Dr. Metzger. Adam also appeared in Grey’s Anatomy, The Mindy Project, Why Women Kill and Scandal. [Netflix]

21. Who plays Trent in Never Have I Ever? – Benjamin Norris

Benjamin Norris plays Trent Harrison in Never Have I Ever. Trent is a student at Sherman Oaks High and one of Paxton’s best friends. Fans of NBC’s Superstore will instantly recognise Benjamin as Tony from the series. Benjamin has also appeared in The Pregame and Unfortunately Ashly.

22. Who plays Mr. Kulkarni in Never Have I Ever? – Utkarsh Ambudkar

Utkarsh Ambudkar plays English teacher Mr. Kulkarni in Never Have I Ever season 2. Utkarsh is best known for his roles in Brockmire, White Famous and, of course, The Mindy Project, where he played Mindy's brother Rishi Lahiri. He's also appeared in The Broken Hearts Gallery, Free Guy and Pitch Perfect 2. As well as acting, Utkarsh is also part of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop improv group Freestyle Love Supreme, where he performs under the name UTK the INC. [Netflix]

23. Who plays Dr. Keyes in Never Have I Ever season 4? – Jenny O'Hara

Dr. Keyes is teacher at Sherman Oaks High known for writing the best college recommendations. Jenny O’Hara plays the character, but you may recognise her from her roles in HBO’s Big Love (as Nita) and The King of Queens as (Janet Heffernan). She also played Dot in The Mindy Project. [Netflix]

24. Who plays Ethan in Never Have I Ever season 4? – Michael Cimino

Bad boy Ethan becomes a new love interest for Devi in season 4. Michael Cimino plays the character, and if you watched Love, Victor on Hulu, then you’ll definitely recognise him as Victor. Elsewhere, Michael played Bob in Annabelle Comes Home and Swish in How I Met Your Father. [Netflix]

25. Who plays Nirmala in Never Have I Ever season 4? – Ranjita Chakravarty

Ranjita Chakravarty plays Nirmala, Devi’s grandmother. Believe it or not, acting is actually Ranjita’s part time job. She works full time as Stanford University’s Internal Audit Department Director. She previously acted on stage, and won the role of Nirmala after an open casting call. [Netflix]

26. Who plays Andres Ramos in Never Have I Ever season 4? – Ivan Hernandez

Ivan Hernandez plays Andres Ramos, Margot’s dad and love interest of Nalini in season 4. If you watched And Just Like That, you might remember Ivan as Franklyn, the podcast producer Carrie Bradshaw kisses at the end of the season. Elsewhere, Ivan is probably best known to Devious Maids fans as Javier Mendoza. [Netflix]

27. Who plays Ms Thompson in Never Have I Ever season 4? – Genneya Walton

Genneya Walton plays Ms. Thompson in Never Have I Ever season 4. Genneya’s most well known roles are as Bryden in Project Mc2 and as Chloe Barris in BlackAF. [Netflix]

28. Who plays Margot in Never Have I Ever season 4? – Victoria Moroles

Victoria Moroles plays Margot, Sherman Oaks student and girlfriend of Ben Gross in season 4. Disney Channel fans will instantly recognise the actress as Andie from Liv and Maddie, and Teen Wolf fans will know her as Hayden Romero. [Netflix]