Olly Atkins Stars in Netflix's "Finding Her Edge"

Oliver "Olly" Atkins is a 23-year-old Canadian actor, writer, and producer known for his role as Freddie O'Connell in the Netflix series "Finding Her Edge," which premiered on January 22, 2026. The series has gained significant popularity, attracting over 12 million viewers.

It centers on Adriana Russo, played by Madelyn Keys, an ice dancer who returns to the sport to help her family's struggling ice rink. Adriana finds herself in a love triangle between her former partner Freddie (Atkins) and her new partner Brayden (Cale Ambrozic).

Atkins, who trained at Railtown Actors Studio in Vancouver, previously appeared as Rogue Demigod Auggie in "Percy Jackson," where he was introduced in Season 2. He expressed that he had not read Jennifer Iacopelli's novel before auditioning for "Finding Her Edge," but found it beneficial to understand his character better.

The series explores themes of emotional complexity and masculinity through its characters.