Canadian actor Oliver "Olly" Atkins, 23, has become one of 2026's most talked-about young performers following his role as Freddie O'Connell in Netflix's icy teen drama Finding Her Edge, a series that has amassed more than 12 million views. Atkins also appeared as Rogue Demigod Auggie in Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, cementing his place in two major streaming hits in quick succession.
Who Is Olly Atkins and Where Is He From?
Atkins is a 23-year-old actor, writer, and producer from Canada. He is based in Vancouver, where much of Canada's English-language film and television production is concentrated—and where Finding Her Edge was produced. He trained at the Railtown Actors Studio in Vancouver.
Beyond acting, Atkins is credited as a writer and producer, a creative range that sets him apart from many peers at his stage of career. His Instagram account, @ollyayayay, has garnered more than 100,000 followers.
Olly Atkins in Finding Her Edge: Who Is Freddie?
Finding Her Edge premiered on Netflix on 22 January 2026 and quickly broke the platform's Top 10. The series follows Adriana Russo (Madelyn Keys), an ice dancer who returns to the sport to keep her family's struggling ice rink afloat. Adriana has feelings for both her old partner and first crush, Freddie (Atkins), and her new partner and fake boyfriend, Brayden (Cale Ambrozic).
Atkins plays Adriana's first skating partner, who returns to Russo Rink at the start of Season 1. Netflix describes the character: "Freddie is sincere, stoic, and kind. He was totally blindsided when Adriana stopped skating with him, suddenly cutting him out of a family he felt was his own. But upon returning to Russo Rink, Freddie can't fight the feelings of attraction and deep love for Adriana."
Atkins spoke about his character in an exclusive interview with Swooon: "For a long time, Freddie doesn't really want to admit that he's still super in love with Adriana, but he definitely is. I think it's a struggle to see her and Brayden together."
How Atkins Prepared for the Role and His Take on the Love Triangle
Atkins hadn't heard of Jennifer Iacopelli's novel before auditioning for the part, but he did read it before stepping into the role. He believes any information he can get always helps, noting that the book reveals some really interesting things about Freddie that aren't fully present in the script.
In a conversation with Esquire India, Atkins discussed playing Freddie and the character's emotional complexity, touching on masculinity that does not look traditionally stoic. When asked what his favourite love triangle is, Atkins named Twilight, declaring himself firmly Team Edward—a fitting preference given Freddie's brooding first-love role in Finding Her Edge's own triangle.
The series follows the three Russo sisters, heirs to a struggling figure skating dynasty. Middle sister Adriana trains for the World Championships with new partner Brayden, while still harbouring feelings for her first love and former partner, Freddie. Her life becomes complicated when she and Brayden pretend to be a couple off the ice to land a sponsorship and keep the financially struggling Russo rink afloat.
Olly Atkins in Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Before Finding Her Edge, Atkins appeared as Rogue Demigod Auggie in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, a character introduced during the second season. He appeared in 3 episodes across 2025–2026. Ahead of the Season 2 premiere, fans were eager to find out who Atkins would play, theorising he could be Apollo or Ganymede, since much of the cast and the official Percy Jackson Instagram page had followed him.
His Percy Jackson episodes, per TVmaze, include: We Board the Princess Andromeda (Season 2, Ep. 3 — December 2025), I Go Down with the Ship (Season 2, Ep. 7 — January 2026), and The Fleece Works Its Magic Too Well (Season 2, Ep. 8 — January 2026).
Olly Atkins Movies and TV Shows
Atkins is known for Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023), The Casket Girls, and Finding Her Edge (2026). He also appeared as Micah in The 5-Year Christmas Party and is set to portray James in The Casket Girls. His filmography includes Girls Like Girls (2026), Finding Her Edge (2026), Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2025–2026), The Casket Girls (TBC), and The 5-Year Christmas Party (TV film).
Finding Her Edge Season 2 Confirmed and Net Worth
On 3 February 2026, Finding Her Edge was renewed for a second season, just two weeks after its premiere. Season 1 had reached more than 12 million views since its debut. Atkins has already shared what he hopes to see from Freddie in the new season. Speaking to What's on Netflix, he said: "I'd like to see his competitive spirit unlocked. I think that, with all of this history that he has in really compacting down his emotions and controlling how he expresses how he feels, I want to see him let loose."
Freddie's former partner Riley, played by Millie Davis, returns to the rink in Season 1. The season ended with a dramatic partner shake-up, suggesting brand-new pairings in Season 2.
Olly Atkins' net worth has not been reported by reliable sources such as Forbes, Celebrity Net Worth, or Business Insider. Given the early stage of his career, this figure is not verifiable, and any estimate circulating online should be treated with caution. This section will be updated as credible information becomes available.
