Welcome to Riverwalk

With amplified stakes and intrigue around every corner, Riverwalk is a unique take on the college experience. Emotions are heightened, relationships are tested, and slights are deftly returned as the only thing higher than the students and their hormones is their sense of entitlement. Away from their homes and families—on their own for the first time—they begin to discover who they are and what they believe in. Set against the backdrop of the city of Chicago and the campus of the fictitious Riverwalk University, this Lichtenstein-esque animated Gen Z soap opera follows new student Alex and the eternally optimistic Willow as they and their friends navigate college life and discover the dark underbelly of their top-tier university.

Welcome to Riverwalk

With amplified stakes and intrigue around every corner, Riverwalk is a unique take on the college experience. Emotions are heightened, relationships are tested, and slights are deftly returned as the only thing higher than the students and their hormones is their sense of entitlement. The animated Gen Z soap opera follows new student Alex and the eternally optimistic Willow as they and their friends navigate college life and discover the dark underbelly of their top-tier university.

EPISODES

EPISODES

Season One: Part 1–4

MEET THE CHARACTERS

MEET THE CHARACTERS

ALEX

20 years old, Junior

Slightly neurotic, funny in a sarcastic way, down to earth and sweet. Alex stands up for himself and his conscious of his emotions.

 

Played by David Nessi
WILLOW

21 years old, Junior

Sweet, smart, and open minded. An introvert at the core, she loves with all her heart which can lead to high highs and low lows.

 

Played by Naiara
HELENA

20 years old, Junior

Impulsive and entitled. Helena, from a wealthy family is a prototypical mean girl who has never met a consequence she couldn’t skirt away from.

 

Played by Hailey Mauk
SAM

20 years old, Junior

The youngest of three brothers in a conservative home, Sam hides the fact that he’s gay seeking love and fulfillment anonymously.

 

Played by Dougie Bubbles
Natalie

21 years old, Junior

Beautiful and highly educated, Natalie wears her heart on her sleeve. She is flirtatious, while being devoted to her long term boyfriend.

 

Played by Mariko Pastore

Kellen

19 years old, Junior

Funny in a smart way, Kellen is popular, and masculine. A Twink jock who is openly gay stuck in a relationship with closeted Sam.

 

Played by Douglas Jung
David

21 years old, Junior

A confident athletic type who banks off his good looks, charm, and — every so often — his aggressive personality to get what he wants.

 

Played by Jason Henry
Sarah

19 years old, Sophomore

Cute, nosey, and a follower of mean girls. Her loyalties change with the wind. She augments her internal voice trying to be the perfect girl.

 

Played by Grace Dambier
Valerie

23 years old, Grad Student

Slightly awkward but forced to deal with intense social situations. More of a downer who has a negative and sarcastic point of view.

 

Played by Hailey Mauk
Mike

21 years old, Junior

A talented artist. Very casual and friendly, yet his outward appearance of the charming guy has to be shattered by a sudden pregnancy scare.

 

Played by David Nessi

CREDITS

CREDITS

Written by

Ned O’Connor

Directed and Animated by

David Nessi

Executive Producers

Toper Taylor and John Haugeland

Original Score by

Ira Walker and Alex Mathews

Associate Producer & Social Media by

Trevor Taylor