Fresh off its second seasons, released earlier this year, Sweet Magnolias is a Netflix original series developed from the novel series of the same name by Sherryl Woods (as outlined by Good Housekeeping). Boasting a talented ensemble cast, the series has been a hit with audiences. Per Variety, Sweet Magnolias has been renewed for a third season, giving fans more opportunities to watch as drama unfolds in the small town of Serenity, South Carolina.

There are several recognizable faces in the cast of Sweet Magnolias, from Chris Klein (known for being part of the American Pie cast) to the Netflix series' lead JoAnna Garcia Swisher (from the cast of Freaks and Geeks). While fans speculate which direction season three of Sweet Magnolias will go in, here are some interesting facts about the main cast members.

8 Logan Allen Got His Acting Start in Commercials

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Logan Allen plays Kyle Townsend, Maddie’s teen son who is originally from Florida. He did not have many major credits before this role and gained his start in the industry through acting in several commercials. He has starred in commercials for Universal Orlando, Volcano Bay, and TruMoo, and with his supporting turn in Sweet Magnolias, it seems his star is on the rise.

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7 Carson Rowland Has a Neuroscience Degree

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Carson Rowland plays Tyler Townsend, who is another son of Maddie. He achieved fame from starring in Nickelodeon, however, not many know about his academic background as well. Rowland, indeed, has a degree in neuroscience from Florida Atlantic University, and we’re excited to see the direction of his career as well.

6 JoAnna Garcia Swisher is Fluent in Spanish

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JoAnna Garcia Swisher, who plays Maddie, has a mother who is half-Spanish and a father who is Cuban, so it’s no surprise that she is fluent in Spanish. She continues Cuban traditions through her family, and volunteers as an English teacher where she can, helping children who are learning it as their second language. She’s also stated that one day she hopes to have a role in Spanish.

5 Heather Headley Has Won a Grammy

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Heather Headley plays Helen Decatur, however, not many know that she is also a very talented singer who has won a Grammy. She won her award in 2009 for Best R&B Gospel Album, and starred on Broadway, where she played Nala in The Lion King. She also took home a Tony for her performance as the leading role in Aida.

4 Brooke Elliott has Performed on Broadway

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Brooke Elliott appears as Dana Sue Sullivan on Sweet Magnolias, and she may be recognizable to many as her appearance in Drop Dead Diva before she joined the show. She showed the world her singing skills in Drop Dead Diva, however she also appeared on Broadway in major productions such as Beauty and the Beast previously, which also showcased her talents as a singer.

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3 Justin Bruenig Was the Knight Rider

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Justin Bruenig plays Cal Maddox in Sweet Magnolias, but most will recognize him from his roles in dramas such as Grey’s Anatomy and All My Children. He was also tipped to be the next Knight Rider, following in the footsteps of David Hasselhoff. He starred as the character for one season in the eponymous 2008 series, but it was canceled after the first season.

2 JoAnna Garcia Swisher Regularly Makes Pottery

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Swisher has a variety of interests, and one of these happens to be pottery. She discovered that she loved it after she took a class with her friends, and ever since then, has kept up the hobby, regularly using pottery as therapy and creating gifts for her friends and family.

1 Chris Klein Used to Be Engaged to Katie Holmes

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Chris Klein stars as Bill Townsend, and most will recognize him from his appearance in the American Pie movies. He was previously engaged to Katie Holmes before she met Tom Cruise, with the pair being together until 2005. He’s been in the public eye for a long time, and continues to wow in this Netflix series.