The Librarians: The Next Chapterseeks to continue the legacy ofThe Librarians, and take the franchise in a fresh and exciting direction with a new cast of characters. Conceived as a spinoff of the successful fantasy adventure seriesThe Librarians, itself a spinoff oftheLibrarianfilm series starring Noah Wyle,The Next Chapterwas announced in 2023 as in development with The CW. TNT then picked up the show with a two-season order, bringing the franchise back to its original network. WithThe Librarians: The Next Chapterseason 2 confirmed, the first season will have the opportunity to go big, and utilize some larger-than-life characters.
Central protagonistVikram Chamberlain is a time-traveling Librarian from the 1800s, trapped in the present day, who unwittingly unleashes magic back into the world. He teams up with a rag-tag group of enthusiasts, givingThe Librarians: The Next Chaptera new group dynamic, to battle the dangers that come with magic, while seeking to return to his time.The LibrariansTV seriesstar Christian Kane returns to the franchise as Jacob Stone in a guest role, alongside a cast of newcomers, all of whom will be keen to make their mark on the series. The talented cast has been assembled to help take the franchise in a brand-new direction that also seeks to honor the original show (and movies).
Callum McGowan as Vikram Chamberlain
Date of Birth: Unknown
Actor:British actor Callum McGowan started acting in and producing the short filmA Guilty Consciencein 2013. After appearing in his first feature film with 2016’sWinterstoke House,McGowan had his breakout role as Nathan Bailey in the British TV showJamestown, where his character had a two-episode arc. He subsequently had roles in creature-feature comedy-horrorIt Came From the Desert, and horror-thrillerRaven’s Hollow, as well as working on the video gamesTen DatesandGRID Legends. In 2025, he joined the cast of BBC historical drama Marie Antoinette.
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Character:McGowan portrays the central character inThe Librarians: The Next Chapter, Vikram Chamberlain, a time-traveling Librarian stuck in the present day who seeks to return to his time and his long-lost love. He unwittingly unleashes magic upon the world, and must team up with a scientist and historian podcaster to keep dark forces at bay.
Olivia Morris
Date of Birth: July 10, 2025
Actor:London-born Olivia Morris first appeared in the music video for the song “London’s Blues” by folk duoFerris & Sylvesterin 2017.Morris made her television debut in the period dramaHotel Portofino, in which she has played the character of Alice Mays-Smith since 2022. She has also appeared in the HBO seriesThe Head, and acted in an episode of British crime dramaProfessor T. She has also appeared in the epic Indian-Telugu filmRRR, playing the role of Jennifer. Morris could return forHotel Portofinoseason 4 once it is in development.
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Character:Olivia Morris plays the role ofskeptic Lysa Pascal inThe Librarians: The Next Chapter. The character is described as a science prodigy and reluctant heir to the former Library, who teams up with Vikram, Connor Green, and Charlie Cornwall.
Bluey Robinson
Date of Birth: Aug 03, 2025
Actor:Born in Stockholm, Bluey Robinson’s breakout role came as Rayne in the historical fantasy seriesBritannia, where he had a six-episode arc. Starting his career with single-episode appearances in British soapsEastendersandDoctors, Robinson has also enjoyed a career as a recording artist, releasing his own music, as well as contributing to the soundtrack for the movieCats, in which he appeared as Alonzo. Robinson has also appeared in the TV showsMcDonald & Dodds, andThe Chelsea Detectivebefore landing the role of Connor Green inThe Librarians: The Next Chapter.
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Character:Robinson plays the character of Connor Green, who is described as a conspiracy-chasing historian podcaster. Connor joins up with Lysa Pascal, Charlie Cornwall, and Vikram to become a Librarian and protect the world from darker forces.
Jessica Green
Date of Birth: Jun 18, 2025
Actor:Jessica Green was born in Australia, and got her breakout role in the Australian teen sci-fi showLightning Point, playing the role of Kiki for 26 episodes. She also had a leading role as Talon in The CW fantasy adventure showThe Outpostbetween 2018-2021, before appearing in an episode ofFBI: Internationalin 2023. She also had a supporting role inPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Talesand the movieAir, alongside Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Viola Davis.
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Character:Green’s character in The Librarians: The Next Chapter is called Charlie Cornwall, and she is described as being Vikram’s no-nonsense guardian, who winds up crossing paths with the new group of Librarians.
The Librarians: The Next Chapter Supporting Cast & Characters
Caroline Lonq as Elaine Astalot:Caroline Lonq is best known for appearing in episodes ofThe Night Manager,Agatha Raisin, andRiviera, and her most well-known recent roles include appearances inKilling EveandMammals. Lonq plays the character of Elaine Astalot, caretaker of the Annex.
Adnan Haskovic as General Gregor:Sarajavo-born Haskovic is best known for his role in crime-drama seriesPecat, and his appearance in the 2012 movieSnowpiercer. Haskovic portrays 1800s warlord General Gregor, who Vikram flees from in the first episode, and who returns through a painting, setting up an ominous threat for the rest of the season.
Christian Kane as Jacob Stone:Christian Kane is one of the most recognizable names in fantasy television, and is best known for his supporting role as the villainous Lindsay McDonald inAngel. He has also starred in the showLeverageand its spinoffLeverage: Redemption. Kane reprises his role as Jacob Stone from the original seriesThe Librarians, an oil rigger and genius, with extensive knowledge of languages, archaeology, art history, and architecture.
Kane also fronted the country-southern rock bandKane, which disbanded in 2004.
Arielle Dombasle as Dame Anna Mirinoff:Anna Dombasle is a French singer, actress, and model best known for her roles inPauline at the Beach,The Blue Villa, and has released 11 albums. InThe Librarians: The Next Chapter, Dombasle portrays the eccentric Dame Mirinoff, a theater director and youth-stealing witch who is revealed to be the dark force impacting the theater company.
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The Librarians: The Next Chapter features a time-traveling librarian from the past who becomes stranded in the present. Upon returning to his now museum-castle, he accidentally unleashes magic across the continent. To address this, he assembles a new team of Librarians tasked with restoring balance.
