Amazon Prime Video released the eight-episode youth drama series Sterling Point on August 5, 2026, starring Ella Rubin as 17-year-old New Yorker Annie Jacobson. The production was filmed in Toronto between June 26, 2025, and October 10, 2025.
Megan Park, creator of The Fallout, directed the series and serves as co-showrunner. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, known for producing The O.C., served as producers.
Series Plot and Canadian Setting
The story follows Annie after her summer academic plans collapse following a rejection from the prestigious Wharton School summer program. Eager to discover more about her late mother Goldie, Annie visits an island in Canada inherited from her grandfather Gordon.
According to the official synopsis from Amazon Prime Video, Sterling Point is an emotional coming-of-age drama where Annie finds new friends, budding romance, and hidden family secrets. At her grandfather's cabin, Annie meets Ramona Campbell, a young woman with an extraordinary resemblance to her mother. Ramona is later revealed to be Annie's sister and co-heiress to Gordon's estate.
Main Cast and Character Roles
Ella Rubin, whose previous credits include The Idea of You, Anora, Fear Street: Prom Queen, Billions, and The Chair, leads the cast as Annie. She shares updates on Instagram under the handle @ellarubin1. Amélie Hoeferle, who appeared in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Night Swim, and Eddington, plays Ramona Campbell and can be found on Instagram @ameliehoeferle.
Keen Ruffalo, son of actor Mark Ruffalo, plays Annie's twin brother Connor Jacobson, reachable on Instagram @keendogood. Although Connor initially has no interest in visiting the island, he eventually travels to Canada to learn his mother's history. Ruffalo previously appeared in Hal & Harper, Task, and Nimrods.
Jay Duplass portrays Steven Jacobson, the adoptive father of Annie and Connor. Duplass, known for Industry, Transparent, The Mindy Project, Dying for Sex, Togetherness, and Spin Me Round, plays a father who initially refuses to share information about his late wife's father before the truth comes to light.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan plays Joe Anderson, the father of Annie's romantic interest Ellis. Morgan, recognized for playing Negan in The Walking Dead and its spin-off The Walking Dead: Dead City, as well as roles in Grey's Anatomy, The Good Wife, and The Boys, plays a character who knew Goldie and hides a secret he refuses to share.
Supporting Ensemble and Streaming Access
The main cast is supported by several additional actors:
- Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie plays Ellis Anderson, son of Joe Anderson and a love interest for Annie.
- Bo Bragason appears as Oona.
- Daniel Quinn-Toye plays Rory.
- Missi Pyle portrays Denise Ballantine.
- Nikko Angelo Hinayo plays Sully.
- Mabel Strachan plays Maple.
- Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers appears as Kate.
All eight episodes of Sterling Point are currently available for streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video for active platform subscribers.
