Season 2 part 2 of Firefly Lane has landed on Netflix – and it's certainly an emotional rollercoaster.

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Based on Kristin Hannah's book of the same name, the series follows best pals Tully and Kate, spanning three decades of their friendship and following them through their highest and lowest points in life.

Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke lead the cast as Tully and Kate respectively, alongside Ali Skovbye and Roan Curtis as their teenage counterparts.

In season 2 they’re joined by newcomers India de Beaufort (Charlotte), Greg Germann (Benedict), Jolene Purdy (Justine) and Ignacio Serricchio (Danny).

But who else stars in the series and who do they play? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Firefly Lane.

Firefly Lane cast season 2

Sarah Chalke plays Kate Mularkey

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Who is Kate Mularkey? A stay-at-home mother whose long-term friendship with Tully is plagued by residual jealousy and resentments.

Where have I seen Sarah Chalke before? She's probably best known for playing Dr. Elliot Reid on the medical sitcom Scrubs. She also played Ted's love interest Stella Zinman on sitcom How I Met Your Mother, and has starred in Roseanne, Speechless, and The Conners.

Katherine Heigl plays Tully Hart

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Who is Tully Hart? A successful broadcast journalist turned talk-show host who has been best friends with Kate for the past 30 years.

Where have I seen Katherine Heigl before? She found fame as Dr Izzie Stevens in Grey's Anatomy, before going on to star in the likes of The Ugly Truth, 27 Dresses, Knocked Up, and One for the Money.

Ali Skovbye plays Young Tully

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Who is Young Tully? A popular teenager who has a troubled upbringing.

Where have I seen Ali Skovbye before? The young actress is known for Breakthrough (as Emma), Once Upon a Time, One Christmas Eve, and You Me Her.

Roan Curtis plays Young Kate

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Who is Young Kate? A bookish, lonely teenager who finds a best friend in Tully, her new neighbour.

Where have I seen Roan Curtis before? Curtis is known for her role in The Magicians (as Sylvia), Before I Fall, Shut Eye, and Supernatural.

Yael Yurman plays Marah

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Who is Marah? Kate's daughter.

Where have I seen Yael Yurman before? She played Clara Sampson in The Man in the High Castle, and Anastasia in Once Upon a Time.

Ben Lawson plays Johnny Ryan

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Who is Johnny Ryan? Kate's husband, who also shares a history with Tully.

Where have I seen Ben Lawson before? He's starred in 13 Reasons Why (as Rick Wlodimierz), The Good Place, Doubt, and No Strings Attached, among other projects.

Beau Garrett plays Cloud

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Who is Cloud? Tully's irresponsible mother.

Where have I seen Beau Garret before? She's starred in The Good Doctor, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, Made of Honour, Paradise Lost, and Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer.

India de Beaufort plays Charlotte

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Charlie (right). Netflix

Who is Charlotte? An aspiring journalist.

What else has India de Beaufort been in? Fans will recognise the actor from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Run Fatboy Run.

Greg Germann plays Benedict

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Benedict (left). Netflix

Who is Benedict? The heir of a powerful family, he runs for governor of Washington state in the 1980s.

What else has Greg Germann been in? Viewers will recognise the actor from Grey’s Anatomy, Ally McBeal and Sweet November.

Jolene Purdy plays Justine

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Justine (right). Netflix

Who is Justine? A talent agent who works with Tully.

What else has Jolene Purdy been in? Purdy has previously starred in The White Lotus, WandaVision and Orange Is the New Black.

Ignacio Serricchio plays Danny

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Danny (right). Netflix

Who is Danny? A sports commentator and romantic interest for Tully

What else has Ignacio Serricchio been in? The actor has previously starred in TV series Lost in Space, Bones and The Young and the Restless.

Firefly Lane season 2 part 2 is available to watch on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £6.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. You can buy Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah on Amazon.

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