'The Final Project' Cast Revealed: Meet the Stars of Netflix’s New Thriller

Published 08/04/2026, 10:36 PM EDT

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Netflix’s latest thriller, The Final Project, dives into the dark underbelly of high school life, blending cyberbullying, social media obsession, and a twisted game of revenge. Set in the fictional Campos Academy, the series follows a group of students whose lives unravel after a cruel prank spirals into something far more dangerous.

But who are the actors bringing these complex characters to life?

Meet the cast of The Final Project

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Daniela Martínez Caballero: Daniela Martínez Caballero leads the ensemble as Tamara, a quiet “goth” transfer student who becomes the target of vicious online attacks. Known for her roles in Mexican telenovelas, Martínez brings emotional depth to Tamara’s transformation into the mysterious Violeta.

Tristán Maze: Tristán Maze plays Xavi, the school’s most popular student and a charismatic live streamer whose dare turns deadly. Maze’s portrayal captures the duality of charm and cruelty that defines his character.

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Isabella Tena: Isabella Tena takes on the role of Samantha, Xavi’s girlfriend and one of the main instigators of Tamara’s bullying. Tena, known for Mi Corazón Es Tuyo, delivers a sharp performance as the manipulative socialite.

Virgilio Delgado: Virgilio Delgado appears as Daniel, the documentary-obsessed friend who films everything. His character serves as both witness and participant in the unfolding drama.

Ian Sparrowe: Ian Sparrowe rounds out the core cast as Pato, Xavi’s loyal best friend and accomplice. Sparrowe’s background in short films adds authenticity to his portrayal of peer pressure and loyalty.

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As the cast brings these roles to life, the story they inhabit reveals a far more unsettling reality beneath the surface.

What The Final Project is really about

At its core, The Final Project centers on Tamara, a transfer student at the elite Campos Academy who becomes the target of relentless cyberbullying due to her outsider identity. Her only ally is Daniel, a classmate documenting cyberbullying as part of a final school assignment. The tension escalates when Xavi, the school’s most influential student and a livestream personality, proposes a dangerous dare in an attempt to win Tamara’s attention.

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What begins as a performance for online validation quickly blurs into real-world consequences. As Tamara struggles to navigate the school’s toxic hierarchy, she begins receiving threatening messages from an anonymous account that appears to know her past, including the reason behind her transfer. 

Things take a darker turn when Tamara decides to fight back, using the same digital tools that once targeted her. The narrative deepens with betrayals, hidden agendas, and a shocking revelation surrounding Daniel’s true motives. By the finale, the show delivers a complex mix of justice and ambiguity, leaving viewers questioning who the real antagonist is.

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What do you think about the cast of The Final Project and its take on cyberbullying and social media culture? Let us know in the comments.

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Pratham Gurung

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If films shape personalities, Pratham was practically raised in a dark theater, pulling off twenty-four-hour movie marathons and falling into hour-long YouTube video essays at 3 a.m., his fascination with cinema never really having an off switch.

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