If you’re on BookTok, you’ve probably already heard the exciting news — Ana Huang’s Twisted series is officially being adapted into a TV show! With anticipation at an all-time high, fans are eagerly speculating about who will bring their favorite characters to life on screen. So, here are BookTok’s fan cast and our picks for all the leads of the Twisted series by Ana Huang.
In January 2025, the writer announced that the rights of the book series have been acquired by Netflix and all four novels will be adapted on-screen as a TV show. She also clarified that, as of now, no official casting decisions have been made, and any circulating names are purely fan speculation unless confirmed by Netflix or herself.
That said, it’s important to note that both BookTok and Bookstagram have had their favourites long before the reports became official news. Sadly, though these influencers fit the book descriptions almost perfectly, it’s unlikely that they’ll end up portraying the roles on-screen. But, that isn’t going to stop fans from dreaming. Here are a few fancasts that series lovers believe could do Ana Huang‘s Twisted series and its characters justice.
Our top casting choices for Ana Huang’s Twisted series
Twisted Love — Alex & Ava
The first book of the series, Twisted Love is an opposites-attract love story.
Ava is a sunshine girl who likes to see the best in every situation. A free-spirited girl trapped in a nightmare she can’t remember, she starts off in the first book as a 22 to 23-year-old who wants to be a photographer.
On the other hand, Alex is a morally grey billionaire businessman with the face of an angel, trapped in a cursed past he can’t escape.
BookTok’s Pick
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BookTok choice for portraying ava is TingTing Lai. Her sweet and charming persona is very similar to what we learn about Ava in the books. Though Lai started her career by showcasing her sketch art and illustrations in 2016, she is now a bonafide fashion influencer.
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TingTing’s boyfriend Nic Kaufmann is the honorary Alex of BookTok. But the fan favourite pick for Alex is 31-year old Spaniard fashion model Xavier Serrano. He has been featured in multiple prestigious magazines including GQ Korea, Vamp Magazine, and Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia. Serrano has also walked the runway for many luxury brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, and Givenchy.
Our Pick
Ava Chen – Eleanor Lee
Based in China, 25 year old Singaporean actress, model, and singer Eleanor Lee could easily bring the sweetness of Ava to life on-screen. With her innocent looks, naturally sweet appearance, and cherubic cheeks, she’s the perfect pick to play the female lead of Twisted Love. Lee gained popularity after starring in the romance school-based drama series, The Big Boss, where she played the role of Ye Muxi. She has also starred in My Poseidon, My Love, Enlighten Me, Fake Princess, and more. Moreover, her fluency in English makes her a perfect contender for the role.
Alex Volkov – Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Meet Alex Volkov — the ruthless billionaire with an angelic, handsome face, jade green eyes, a sharp jawline, elegant sculpted cheekbones, and beautiful fingers. Even though his description makes him too good to be true, a few Hollywood heartthrobs could convincingly bring him to life. Our top choice? Hero Fiennes Tiffin. With his piercing greenish eyes and undeniable charisma, he already looks the part. Known for his role as Hardin Scott in the After film series, Tiffin has already proven his acting prowess, and seeing him in something different like Ana Huang’s Twisted universe would be very exciting for fans indeed.
Twisted Games — Rhys & Bridget
Twisted Games is a forbidden love story between a princess and her bodyguard.
Bridget von Ascheberg is the future queen of Eldorra. She is regal, strong-willed and as poised as a princess should be. Her brother Nikolai was the crown prince, but after falling in love with a commoner, he decides to abdicate, leaving her responsible for the country.
Ten years her senior, bodyguard Rhys Larsen is a stoic, brooding, and arrogant elite who does not like to break the rules.
BookTok’s Pick
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Jade Distinguinn is BookTok’s fan cast for Bridget von Ascheberg in the Twisted series by Ana Huang. The French digital creator definitely looks the part, given her refined presence on the internet. She Is currently dating racing driver Arthur Leclerc, the brother of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc.
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BookTok has selected Hakan Adali, a Turkish social media star, as their Rhys. Though he is not age-appropriate for Rhys, his muscular and tattooed figure makes him the perfect Larsen for fans of the book series.
Our Pick
Bridget von Ascheberg – Elle Fanning
Regal, elegant bone structure, and blonde hair; check, check, and check. Elle Fanning’s sophisticated appearance and charm are royal to the bone, and after seeing her as Princess Aurora in Maleficent, we’re eager for more. The 26-year old has also played another royal character: historical empress Catherine the Great in the series The Great. Fanning also appeared in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, All the Bright Places, and A Rainy Day in New York.
Rhys Larsen – Aaron Taylor-Johnson
To play the stoic, muscular, broody bodyguard, we chose Marvel’s Quicksilver aka Aaron Taylor-Johnson. In the book series, Larsen is 10 years older than Bridget, and his muscular body is full of scars and tattoos, a manifestation of his troubled childhood. We haven’t seen Taylor-Johnson much as a romantic hero, so his casting would certainly be a nice surprise for all his fans.
Twisted Hate — Josh & Jules
In the third book of the Twisted series, Josh Chen and Jules Ambrose (formerly Miller) bring an enemies-to-lovers love story to life. Notably, Josh is the big brother of Jules’ best friend Ava, with both having indulgent, partying pasts.
Jules is trying to escape her past, and in the present is focused on becoming an attorney. She is fearless, charming, and intelligent, and is probably the most interesting female lead in the Twisted series. Her foil: Josh Chen, who is a cocky but gorgeous soon-to-be doctor with a reputation for being a playboy who can charm his way into anyone’s heart — except for Jules.
BookTok’s Pick
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Russian TikTok star and model Renata Valliulina is BookTok’s Jules. In all her posts’ comments section, you can find people calling her Jules Ambrose. Her carefree attitude and red hair makes her a worthy candidate to play Jules.
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Malaysian influencer Brandon Chai is BookTok’s Josh Chen. The fitness influencer has posted multiple videos referring to Josh and the Twisted book series, which has further solidified the lore.
Our Pick
Jules Ambrose – Abigail Cowen
Jules Ambrose is an iconic character in the Twisted universe. Her snappy replies, no nonsense attitude, and fiery attitude are some of the most entertaining parts of the whole book series. So, to play ‘Red’ on-screen, we have chosen Abigail Cowen, the literal fire fairy from the Netflix show Fate: The Winx Saga, who is no stranger to playing strong female characters. In the book, Jules is described as bold, fashionable, and charming, and we believe Cowen can do the character justice.
Josh Chen – Cha Eun-woo
If you’re a fan of K-drama, you’ll be familiar with South Korean heartthrob Cha Eun-woo. Josh’s description fits Eun-woo as if it were a bespoke suit tailored just for him. In the book, Josh is described as gorgeous, standing at over six-feet tall with thick black hair and a razor-sharp bone structure. He is also quite the heartthrob, garnering attention no matter where he goes. Though he can rock any outfit, it would be fun for fans to see Eun-woo in scrubs or a doctor’s coat.
Twisted Lies — Christian & Stella
Twisted Lies is another billionaire romance.
Stella is a social media influencer who lives in a luxury apartment for a fraction of its rent in exchange for watering the plants of its owner, Christian Harper. Unbeknownst to her, Harper has had an obsessive crush over her for over a year.
A billionaire businessman with a charming but deadly persona, Harper will do anything to have Stella.
BookTok’s Pick
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In the world of BookTok, German influencer Dina Denoire is the popular fan cast for Stella Alonso in Ana Huang’s Twisted. Like Stella, Denoire also has more than a million followers on Instagram. She married her husband Ibrahim in September 2021.
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For the complex character of Christian Harper, Andrew Georgiades is BookTok’s favourite choice. The English influencer posts fashion, photography, travel, and culture content on his Instagram page.
Our Pick
Stella Alonso – Yara Shahidi
According to the book, Stella is a brown-skinned girl with dark curly hair. She is a social media influencer and a fashion lover, but she is quite shy and introverted in real life. Our favourite for the role of Alonso is Yara Shahidi of Black-ish and Grown-ish fame. Not only does Shahidi match the physical appearance of the character, she is also a very accomplished actress at a very young age. She also appeared as Tinker Bell in Peter Pan & Wendy.
Christian Harper – Drew Starkey
Christian Harper is a complex character with many layers, which we think actor Drew Starkey could bring to life. After watching his brilliant performance in Outer Banks, it’s safe to say that he can handle complex characters very well. Like Harper, Starkey also has dark hair and is very tall.
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
