Navid Charkhi

Navid Charkhi might not be a household name yet, but if you’ve been binging your way through some seriously cool shows, you’ve probably caught his work without realizing. He’s popped up in “See” (the Jason Momoa-led dystopian thrill ride where everyone’s blind and swinging swords like their lives depend on it—which, honestly, they do), “Arrow” (yeah, the OG superhero TV universe where green hoods and parkour are basically everyday wear), and “Julie and the Phantoms” (think high-energy teen musical hijinks with a supernatural twist). Charkhi’s got this knack for slipping into all sorts of roles—one minute he’s surviving post-apocalyptic chaos, next he’s dodging arrows in Star City, then suddenly he’s hanging around with a bunch of ghostly musicians. It’s not just about being in cool projects either; he brings this kinda electric energy to his characters, even in smaller parts, something that makes you wanna keep an eye out for him popping up again. There’s a versatility there, like he’s equally at home in gritty action scenes or more light-hearted, music-driven moments. He hasn’t exactly had a breakout lead role yet, but the dude’s resume is building up some serious street cred. If you’re the type who pays attention to the faces behind the action (instead of just the main stars), Navid’s the sort of actor who sneaks up on you. Suddenly you realize, “Hey, that’s the same guy from that other show!”—and you know he’s got something going on. Keep watching; he’s one of those names that’ll probably be everywhere soon.