If you thought Prime Video's sports romance streak was ending with Off Campus, you might want to keep an eye out for Boys of Tommen.
The streamer keeps expanding its book-to-screen adaptation roster, and the latest title to join its ranks is YA series Boys of Tommen, originally written by Irish author Chloe Walsh. The book series, first published in, has become a BookTok sensation and a #1 New York Times and internationally bestseller.
Greenlit earlier this year, Boys of Tommen is being adapted to the screen by Poppy Cogan (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder), who serves as lead writer and executive producer, the latter alongside original author Chloe Walsh, among others. The series is produced by wiip (The Summer I Turned Pretty) in association with Amazon MGM Studios and Temple Hill (which recently brought us People We Meet on Vacation and, yes, also Off Campus). Award-winning Irish director Brendan Canty (whom you might recognize from Hozier’s "Take Me to Church" music video) is also on board for the project.
“Chloe has created such a rich, emotionally vivid world in these books, and as the writer adapting this story for screen, it's been a privilege to be entrusted with bringing that world to life,” Cogan said in a statement. Prime Video's Nicole Clemens added, “Poppy's scripts capture the intensity of Johnny and Shannon's powerful romance and dive into the rich constellation of characters to explore the themes of mental health, bullying, and resilience with the same authenticity that fans love in Chloe's books.”
Finally, Canty also said, “As someone who grew up in Cork, where these stories are set, this project feels incredibly personal to me. Poppy has done an amazing job adapting Chloe’s beloved books, and the way both writers capture young people’s lives with such empathy, tenderness, and honesty feels truly extraordinary to me. "
If you want to know more about Boys of Tommen, we've collected everything we know about the project so far below.
What is Boys of Tommen about?
Boys of Tommen is based on the bestselling book series by Irish author Chloe Walsh. Specifically, season one of the show will be based on the first two novels of the series: Binding 13 and Keeping 13.
The show's official logline confirms that the first season will follow “the forbidden love story” between Johnny Kavanagh and Shannon Lynch. The story takes place at Tommen College, a prestigious private school in the fictional town of Ballylaggin, located in County Cork, Ireland.
Johnny is “the star rugby player on the verge of a pro career,” while Shannon is “the talented but painfully shy new girl.” The logline continues: “Both teenagers are hiding secrets; Johnny, a potentially career-ending injury, and Shannon, a troubled and violent home life. Through their secret and highly charged connection, the two teens from opposite worlds battle against the odds and find a way to save each other.”
The Boys of Tommen book series features six books in total. After Binding 13 and Keeping 13, the story continues with Saving 6, Redeeming 6, Taming 7, and Releasing 10.
As to what to expect from the show, Nicole Clemens, Prime Video's international content chief, told Deadline: “It's just an unbelievable constellation of characters, but it's also got such a specificity for place and the time. It talks about abuse, about bullying, about mental health, and it's about love. It's a romance series.”
While the show has only been greenlit for a season, Clemens is already looking ahead. “Who knows how many we do, but hopefully it goes for a long time. There's plenty of material and plenty of incredible, rich characters.”
Who is in the main cast of Boys of Tommen?
The cast of Boys of Tommen is shaping up nicely, with four newcomers tapped to lead the adaptation of Chloe Walsh's work. Prime Video announced the four leads for the show in May 2025, giving fans a peek at the actors' backgrounds and sharing a bit about their characters for those who haven't read the books.
Here's what we know so far about the cast and the characters they play:
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Nancy Surridge will play the titular role of Shannon Lynch, who is described as “the shy and mysterious new girl at Tommen College.” Prime Video has confirmed that this will be Surridge's first breakout role, so not much else is known about her other than the fact that she is 5'. You can follow her on Instagram here.
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Conor Sánchez will play Johnny Kavanagh, who is described as “the golden boy of Tommen.” Sánchez is 6′ 1″ and graduated with a BA (Hons) Drama from Queen's University in Belfast in 2025. His credits include Power & Glory, One Night, and Invertigo. He's also appeared in the BBC miniseries Mix Tape, Channel 5's Murder Most Puzzling, and BBC/RTÉ's Faithless. You can follow him on Instagram here.
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James O'Donoghue has also joined the project as Joey Lynch, who is described as “troubled but loyal.” O'Donoghue was born in San Francisco in 2004 and later raised in Dublin. His credits include Fair City, Hardy Bucks, Smother, Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale, and multiple theater productions. He has trained at the New York Film Academy and the Bow Street Academy and graduated from University College Dublin. He is 6′. You can follow him on Instagram here.
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Sophie McGibbon rounds off the core cast as Aoife Molloy, described as “fiercely confident.” McGibbon will soon appear as Miss Grey in the new Sense & Sensibility feature film alongside Normal People alum Daisy Edgar-Jones. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2025. You can follow her on Instagram here.
Director Brendan Canty opened up about the cast in a statement, saying, “We knew that finding the right cast was going to be everything. We searched far and wide, receiving over 3000 casting suggestions from across the UK and Ireland, but from the moment Nancy, Conor, James, and Sophie walked into the room, it was clear we'd found something beyond special. Each of them brings the spirit and emotional depth this story demands, and I couldn't be more excited to bring Chloe's world to the screen with this extraordinary young cast.”
“These characters have lived in the hearts and minds of millions of readers, and the response to them has been overwhelming, so finding the right cast was incredibly important,” Poppy Cogan added. “I'm thrilled beyond words that we've found our Shannon, Johnny, Joey, and Aoife in Nancy, Conor, James, and Sophie—they are the perfect people to embody these roles. Knowing that everyone behind this production and at Amazon MGM Studios shares my passion for telling this story authentically makes this moment even more special. I cannot wait for the world to see what's coming.”
Who is in the supporting cast of Boys of Tommen?
On June 25, Prime Video announced eight new additions to the cast of Boys of Tommen. The new cast members were chosen “after a widespread search” and join the previously announced leads in supporting roles (at least for now, because everyone has stories of their own down the line). Prime Video also confirmed that “the search for Patrick Feely is still underway.”
With that in mind, here are the new cast additions:
Amelia May has previously appeared in the BBC's Wild Cherry. She will play the younger sister of Hugh Biggs and the love interest of another of the newly announced cast additions. (We'll keep it spoiler-free in case you want to read the books before the show premieres.)
Trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Boys of Tommen will be Alex Dunne's screen debut. Hugh, best known as Hughie, is Claire's older brother and the ex of one of our previously announced leads, so drama will ensue.
John Hewson—whose credits include Finnegan’s Foursome, Hide and Don’t Speak, and These Sacred Vows—will play Gerard Gibson, a.k.a. Johnny Kavanagh's bestie, who will also likely have some love adventures himself.
Indy Lewis (House of David, King & Conqueror, Industry, La Fortuna) will play Lizzie Young, a.k.a Shannon Lynch's bestie, who also has a years-long crush of her own—and is in this list.
English actor Dixie Egerickx, whose credits include The Secret Garden alongside Colin Firth and Julie Walters as well as Jessica Swale's film directing debut Summerland, will play Katie Wilmot, Aoife Molloy's bestie.
Up-and-coming actor Daisy Jacob, who recently appeared in Boarders, will play Bella Wilkinson, one of the main antagonists in the Tommen series. Who are her rivals? We'll have to wait and see.
Trained at the Gaiety School of Acting and the National Screen Acting School of Ireland, Jonathan Heed will take on the role of rugby player Cormac Ryan. Heed will appear in Kim Bartley's upcoming indie drama Lemonade opposite Barry Keoghan.
Cathal Ó Síocháin will also make his debut with Boys of Tommen. He is currently a last-year student at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and Open Door. He will play rugby team member Ronan McGarry.
Is there a trailer or first-look for Boys of Tommen?
Production for the show is yet to begin, so we don't yet have a teaser or trailer. However, Prime Video released a slew of first-look photos showing the leading couples when their casting was announced. You can see the pictures below:
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When is Boys of Tommen coming out on Prime Video?
We know Boys of Tommen will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. However, the studio is yet to share a tentative date for the project. Production will begin in 2026, so we are most likely looking at a 2027 premiere.
This post will be updated as news about Boys of Tommen breaks.
