What do shows The Politician, See, Mixed-ish, and The Terror:
Infamy have in common? Besides being part of fall’s must-see
television lineup, these titles feature some of the most exciting
fresh faces to hit the small screen. So let us introduce you…

Between Apple’s buzzy new streaming debut, Ryan Murphy’s
highly anticipated first Netflix project, and the networks racing
to find their next big hit, there is no shortage of content to
obsessively binge, devour, and enjoy this fall. But we know it’s
a lot, and TV fatigue can quickly set in before the new season even
starts. To make things a little easier, we’ve cut through all the
noise to bring you five under-the-radar performances not to be
missed.

From Mexico’s best new transplant to the fashion-obsessed
14-year-old following in Yara Shahidi’s footsteps, meet the
roster of new talent about to blow up.

WHO: Cristina
Rodlo

WHAT: Cristina Rodlo has reason to celebrate:
She’s had a stellar year! After making her U.S. debut in the Gina
Rodriguez crime thriller Miss Bala in February, the Mexican
actress landed two more notable Hollywood projects: Amazon
Prime’s summer hit Too Old to Die Young and AMC’s sophomore
run of The Terror. Due to her great performances in each, we’re
confident this isn’t the last we’ll see of Rodlo Stateside.

Too Old to Die Young is unlike any
other project I’ve worked on in that… There’s no
other director like Nicolas Winding Refn. Just to have the
opportunity to work with him was truly amazing. And to portray a
character as powerful as Yaritza has been one of the best
experiences of my life.

Yaritza is such a dream character to play
because… She is a badass. Yaritza knows what she wants
and she is willing to do everything in her power to save all the
women she can from prostitution and human trafficking. She is a
women’s savior. It just can’t get better than that.

Some of the major selling points of The Terror:
Infamy for me were… It’s based on a true story, and
Luz is such a compelling character. The Terror: Infamy is an
ensemble project full of diverse actors, and it’s something
never seen before on a primetime show.

I’m most excited for people to see this project
because… They’re going to be able to connect with all
of these amazing characters. Given the times that we’re living in
right now, people are going to feel drawn to this story. I’m
excited for people to see this and then to question themselves; to
see in what way they’re repeating history as well. Because we all
are. We need to learn from our past in order to change our present
and our future.

The biggest difference between working in Hollywood vs.
Mexico is… THE BUDGET!

One invaluable thing I’ve done to prepare for a role
this year was… Learn from history. To prepare for Luz, I
had to really dig in our past and learn from our errors.

My favorite outfit I’ve ever worn for a project would
have to be… Yaritza’s jacket!

However, if you catch me off-duty, chances are I’m
wearing… jeans and a tank top.

When it comes to fashion, I’m a total sucker
for… shoes.

My fall wardrobe would not be complete without these
three pieces…

“This jacket. I can’t wait to start wearing some
layers.”

“I love fall colors. They go well with my style and this poncho
fits all my requirements!”

“I just love wearing pants. But it has been so hot in L.A.
lately that I haven’t been able to, so I can’t wait to be
wearing those very soon!!”

WHO: Lauren
Glazier

WHAT: The details of See may still be tightly
under wraps, but here’s what we do know about the Apple TV+
series: The sci-fi drama is set in a future world where the human
race has been living without sight for as long as anyone can
remember. It stars Jason Momoa (you can already count us in). And
the production budgets were (reportedly) massive, so it’s sure to
be a visual spectacle. We also know that Laura Glazier is starring
as a character named Nyrie, and after watching the actress steal
scenes on season two of Mindhunter this August, we are excited to
see what she brings to this project.

The most exciting part of joining Mindhunter for
season two was… The opportunity to work on such a smart,
interesting show that I was already a huge fan of! Specifically
working with David Fincher and Anna Torv.

Unless you were on the set of Mindhunter, you
wouldn’t know… That the chap who played my barback at
the Command Post is actually an amazing bartender/mixologist from
one of our favorite spots in Pittsburgh, Bar Marco.

I can’t reveal too much about my upcoming Apple TV+
project See, but I can say… The locations, sets, and
costumes were absolutely stunning.

As an actress, I find myself gravitating to characters
who… Have a lot more going on under the surface than we
think, something to be discovered

The women in this business I most look up to
are… Able to navigate the industry and are choosing
interesting indie roles that are diverse and unpredictable but can
just as easily pop up in a massive project. They have the ability
to maneuver through all mediums and the ability to speak up for
themselves. I admire strong opinions. 

My favorite outfit I’ve ever worn for a project would
have to be… I’d have to say one of my costumes in
See designed by the incredible Trish Summerville. I was really
blown away in the fitting by the attention to detail and
creativity.

However, if you catch me off-duty, chances are I’m
wearing… On the daily, jeans a white T-shirt and
sneakers. I’m a little kid at heart.

My fall wardrobe​ would not be complete without these
three pieces…

“There is nothing like crawling into bed on a cool fall day in
your favorite jammies. I love these ones because they are so
incredibly soft and unrestrictive. Also it’s an incredible
company doing amazing work for women.”

“I’m tall, so sometimes it’s hard to find great long
pants. But I’ve discovered that a beautiful pair of high-waisted
loose trousers like these Stella McCartneys are the most
comfortable and chic piece you can throw on with a sweater or
T-shirt. A step up from my usual go-to denim. I also love that they
are animal and environmentally conscious at Stella McCartney, which
I try to be as much as possible.”  

“I have an awesome pair [of boots] I got from Zara when I was
in Pittsburgh and have been kind of wearing them non-stop. My
character in Mindhunter wore a lot of great vintage boots, and
I definitely have let them bleed into my daily wardrobe.” 

WHO: Arica
Himmel

WHAT: You know a show is a hit when it births
not one but two spin-offs, and it’s easy to see why ABC is
placing bets on a Black-ish prequel story following the success of
its college offshoot Grown-ish. In Mixed-ish, Rainbow “Bow”
Johnson (Tracee Ellis Ross) recounts her younger years and the
circumstances she faced growing up in a mixed-race family. In an
excellent casting move, newcomer Arica Himmel was tapped to play a
pre-teen Bow. Having previously performed off-Broadway, the young
actress brings an exciting perspective to the role. Not to
mention, Himmel has been stepping out in brands like Gucci, Proenza
Schouler, and Alexander Wang, so we predict a fashion star in the
making.  

The moment I found out I landed the role of Bow Johnson
on Mixed-ish I was… In Cali eating dinner at Joe’s
Crab Shack and I nearly choked on my crab leg! I was with my dad,
and we called my sister and mom back in New York to tell them, even
though it was 1:00 a.m. Then my dad and I celebrated by going to
Disneyland the next day.

This is a dream project for me because… I
think Black-ish has been a groundbreaking show, as it tackles
serious issues of race and class and family interaction while being
hilarious at the same time. As a biracial girl, it’s exciting to
portray a character in the spinoff Mixed-ish who I can relate to in
specific ways. And what an honor it is to work with and learn from
a cast of immense talent.

A valuable lesson I’ve learned from working with
Tracee Ellis Ross is… Her dedication to her craft. Her
work ethic combined with a great sense of humor seem essential for
an actor. As a well-educated woman, she is an appropriate role
model as I look to my own future as an actor and writer. 

A role I would be interested in taking on next
is… A live-action version of Coraline.

My favorite outfit I’ve ever worn for a project would
have to be… A Gucci sweater with an Absence of Color
skirt.

However, if you catch me off-duty, chances are I’m
wearing… Sneakers and sweats.

When it comes to fashion, I’m a total sucker
for… Cool colors and jogging suits from the ’90s.

The people and/or fashion accounts I love to follow on
Instagram are… @traceeellisross @billieeilish @goat @teyanataylor and @skaijackson.

My fall wardrobe would not be complete without these
three pieces…

“Leather jacket from Alice and Olivia, because you can dress
it up or dress it down, wear it with dresses or jeans.”

“This hoodie from KITH is essential because it’s comfortable,
warm, and perfect to wear on set between takes.”

“I’m a sneaker girl through and through. I love these classic
Pumas from KITH.” 

WHO:
Julia Schlaepfer

WHAT: Ryan Murphy’s Netflix debut, The
Politician (part of the creator’s $300 million deal with the
streaming giant), is not only a feast for the eyes—seriously, the
fashion and set design are as glamorous as they come—its timely
and tongue-in-cheek take on politics is chock-full of fantastic
performances. You’ll want to watch out for Julia Schlaepfer, who
shines as Alice, Payton Hobart’s (Ben Platt) impeccably dressed,
tenacious girlfriend who will stop at nothing to ensure her other
half is elected class president. It’s the actress’s first
recurring role, and we’ve seen more than enough to know this is
simply the beginning of a promising career ahead.

Working on a Ryan Murphy production
is… An absolute dream come true. Glee was a religion
in my household growing up. Every week, for that one hour, my
entire family would put everything on hold to watch it together. My
best friend and I even dressed up as Quinn and Rachel for Halloween
one year! I have been captivated by the magic of Ryan’s shows for
as long as I can remember. So I think I will be pinching myself for
the rest of my life that I get to wake up every day and do this for
a living!

The inspiration for my character Alice on The Politician
is… A young, brilliant Hillary Clinton with a dash of
Margot Tenenbaum.

I would describe the fashion on the show
as… Sophisticated, vibrant, expensive, and, of course
GORGEOUS.

If I could take home one of Alice’s perfectly preppy
looks it would be… Her ivory Gucci loafers! I wore them
in almost every scene; they are Alice’s signature.

The actor(s) I would most like to work with next
are… Bette Midler and Judith Light. They are joining us
for season two and are both total legends. I have heard that they
are absolutely wonderful to work with, so to get the opportunity to
learn from them would be incredible! Crossing fingers for scenes
with them!

My favorite outfit I’ve ever worn for a project would
have to be… There is a specific outfit I wear in the
season finale, which is one of my favorite garments I have ever had
on my body. For spoiler purposes, I cannot specify, but I have a
feeling ya’ll will KNOW. Also, I would say any of the outfits I
wore in the Manson film I did, Charlie Says, because we were all
encouraged to roll around in the dirt in those costumes. Frankly,
what could be more fun?

However, if you catch me off-duty, chances are I’m
wearing… Loose boyfriend jeans with some simple gold
jewelry and a turtleneck. I love turtlenecks! Or my favorite
oversize T-shirt from Royal Workshop that is bedazzled and has
Elvis’s face on it. I love it.

The people and/or fashion accounts I love to follow on
Instagram are… Diane
Keaton. Have you seen her Instagram? The captions alone are a
true gift to humankind. And her OUTFITS! She is a monochromatic
icon. I also recently became obsessed with following
Doniella Davy, the head makeup artist on the show, Euphoria.
WOW, she is an artist. If anyone knows me, they know I love a good
rhinestone, and she puts those suckers to use like nobody’s
business. It’s inspiring to see how she works. And then, of
course, my favorite people in the world to follow are my closest
friends. My friends are so beautiful and stylish and brilliant and
nothing makes me happier than to see their gorg faces on Insta.

My fall wardrobe would not be complete without these
three pieces…

“This Prada Frankenstein piece is perhaps my dream shirt of
all time. I love anything spooky and Halloween, so this entire
collection speaks straight to my soul. I also love the androgynous
feel of the piece. You could go big and pair it with Prada’s
matching Frankenstein skirt (yes, please) or pair it with any sort
of simple black pants and a cute boot.” 

“Speaking of boots, these are amazing. I love the dark green
for fall and python seems to be everywhere this season. I would
wear these any day with black nylons and a cute skirt or with jeans
and a cozy sweater. You really can’t go wrong!”

“This jacket is the perfect fall staple. The tobacco color is
so buttery and gorgeous and will remedy all of your October chills
while looking fabulous. You can literally pair this over any sort
of autumnal colored garment!”

WHO: Laura
Dreyfuss

WHAT: When we said The Politician was full of
good performances, we were not lying. That’s why we had to
include not one, but two amazing fresh faces from the Netflix
series. Laura Dreyfus is a standout as McAfee, Payton’s trusted
campaign advisor who is ruthless in her attempts to get her nominee
ahead in the polls and has a wardrobe full of eye-catching
pantsuits that rival Hillary Clinton. But this isn’t Dreyfus’s
first go-round with Ryan Murphy (she appeared on Glee season six)
or Ben Platt (they starred together on the Broadway hit Dear Evan
Hansen), and it’s easy to see why the two love working with her
so much—she’s got talent in spades.

The most rewarding part of working on The
Politician has been… To have the opportunity to work
with such incredible people and artists. The cast has such a
familial vibe, and it’s been such an amazing experience getting
to work alongside everyone. 

Unless you were on set of The Politician, you
wouldn’t know that… @hotdamnitsbanjo (my
dog) gave final approval for hair and makeup.

Having worked with Ben Platt on two projects now, I can
tell you… He loves a consistent meal and a dance party
(preferably Beyoncé).

If I could pick one of McAfee’s amazing pantsuits to
take home, it would be… The lime green Rachel Comey
suit.

The most surprising difference between acting on
Broadway versus working on a TV series is… There’s
more free food on a TV set.

My favorite outfit I’ve ever worn for a project would
have to be… Pretty much every power suit on The
Politician. 

However, if you catch me off-duty, chances are I’m
wearing… Jeans, a T-shirt, and a backward baseball
hat.

When it comes to fashion, I’m a total sucker
for… Slow fashion. There are so many amazing companies
that are doing so much to reduce our carbon footprint. I love
feeling good about why I’m wearing something. Companies like
Doen, Jesse Kamm, and Reformation are making me so excited about
the future of fashion.

My fall wardrobe would not be complete without these
three piece

“I’ve been lusting after these ranger pants by Jesse Kamm in
Tobacco.” 

“I love this top. It feels like the perfect transition to
fall, and it would look so cute tucked into high-waisted
pants.” 

“And finally, I have been wanting a beige hat and I’ve eying
this one.” 

Up Next: Our
September cover story with Elizabeth Olsen. 

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