Listen "Byte: The Walkers Speak — Meet the Cast of The Long Walk"
Episode Synopsis
In this special episode of Byte, we step into the boots of the young actors who bring The Long Walk to life. Adapted from Stephen King’s chilling dystopian novel, the film follows 100 teenage boys forced to walk without rest—until only one remains. Audio provided by Lionsgate.
🎬 Meet the Walkers Hear from the rising stars behind the numbers:
🟦 Ben Wang as Hank Olson (#46)
🟥 Charlie Plummer as Gary Barkovitch (#5)
🟨 Cooper Hoffman as Raymond Garraty (#47)
🟩 David Jonsson as Peter McVries (#23)
🟧 Joshua Odijk as Collie Parker (#48)
🟪 Garrett Wareing as Stebbins (#38)
⬜ Tut Nyout as Arthur Baker (#6)
Legendary actor Mark Hamill offers insight into his portrayal of The Major, the enigmatic figure who oversees the Walk with chilling authority.
🔢 Tony’s Take: The Numbers Behind the Names Host Tony breaks down the symbolic and narrative weight of the walkers’ assigned numbers.
🎬 Meet the Walkers Hear from the rising stars behind the numbers:
🟦 Ben Wang as Hank Olson (#46)
🟥 Charlie Plummer as Gary Barkovitch (#5)
🟨 Cooper Hoffman as Raymond Garraty (#47)
🟩 David Jonsson as Peter McVries (#23)
🟧 Joshua Odijk as Collie Parker (#48)
🟪 Garrett Wareing as Stebbins (#38)
⬜ Tut Nyout as Arthur Baker (#6)
Legendary actor Mark Hamill offers insight into his portrayal of The Major, the enigmatic figure who oversees the Walk with chilling authority.
🔢 Tony’s Take: The Numbers Behind the Names Host Tony breaks down the symbolic and narrative weight of the walkers’ assigned numbers.
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