You probably recognize that face. The sharp features, the intense stare—it’s usually covered in blood or dirt, often while he’s chasing down terrified kids in a sewer. Nicholas Hamilton spent years being "that guy" from Stephen King’s IT. You know, Henry Bowers. The bully who made your skin crawl.
But things have changed.
The Australian actor isn't just the kid with the switchblade anymore. Lately, if you’ve been keeping up with the biggest streaming hits, you’ve likely seen him pop up in everything from raunchy superhero spin-offs to heartfelt teen dramas. Honestly, the transition from "horror movie villain" to "versatile TV regular" is harder than it looks, but Hamilton is making it look effortless.
The Gen V Breakout and the Invisible Man Problem
Let's talk about Gen V. If you're a fan of The Boys universe, you know it’s messy, violent, and weirdly emotional. Hamilton joined the cast as Maverick.
Now, here’s the kicker: Maverick is the son of Translucent. If you remember the first season of The Boys, Translucent met a... very explosive end involving a certain protagonist and a lightbulb.
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In Gen V, Hamilton plays the invisible legacy student at Godolkin University. It’s a fascinating role because, for much of the time, you aren't actually seeing him—you're hearing him. He provides the voice and the performance for a character who is literally transparent. It’s a testament to his range that he can command a scene when he isn't even physically on screen.
People kept asking if he'd show up in the flesh. Without spoiling too much of the 2023/2024 season arcs, his presence at God U added a layer of "supe royalty" baggage that really grounded the chaotic school setting.
Why Nicholas Hamilton TV Shows Are Crossing Every Genre
He doesn't stick to one lane. That’s the secret.
Most actors who break out in a massive horror franchise like IT get stuck there. They play the "creepy guy" for the rest of their lives. Hamilton took a hard left turn.
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He appeared in Season 2 as Charlie. It was a complete 180 from Henry Bowers. No mullets. No stabbing. Just a normal, charming guy who becomes an online crush for Rahim. It was brief, but it proved to casting directors that he could handle the "boy next door" vibe just as well as the "psychopathic bully" vibe.
Then there’s The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh.
This is a newer venture for him, airing on Amazon Freevee. It’s a comedy about an Indian family moving to America and dealing with their eccentric neighbors. Hamilton plays Stu Mills. It’s light, it’s funny, and it shows a comedic timing that most fans didn’t know he had. It’s a far cry from the sewers of Derry.
A Quick Look at the Small Screen Resume
- Mako Mermaids (2013): This was basically where it all started. A tiny role as Ben, but it got him on the map in Australia.
- Wanted (2016): A guest spot as Jamie. High stakes, fast-paced.
- Action Royale (2021): A Snapchat Original where he actually took the lead as Trilby. He played a teen who starts an underground esports gambling ring. It was gritty and very Gen Z-focused.
- Gen V (2023): As Maverick, bringing some "invisible" gravitas to the Boys universe.
- The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh (2024): Playing Stu, proving he can do sitcom-style humor.
The Stranger Things Confusion
We have to address the elephant in the room. If you search for "Nicholas Hamilton TV shows," you will invariably see people asking if he's in Stranger Things.
He isn't.
Usually, this is just a case of "fandom crossover syndrome." Because he was the primary antagonist in IT—which stars Finn Wolfhard—and because IT and Stranger Things share that 80s-nostalgia-horror DNA, people just assume he's part of the Hawkins gang.
Interestingly, there is a Hamilton joining the final season of Stranger Things, but it's the legendary Linda Hamilton from Terminator. So, if you see the name "Hamilton" in the credits of Season 5, don't go looking for Henry Bowers.
What’s Next: Beyond the Binge-Watch
Nicholas isn't just sitting around waiting for the next pilot season. He’s been heavily involved in the indie film world with projects like Brave the Dark, where he plays a homeless teen named Nate. It's a heavy, true-story drama that’s been making rounds and picking up steam through 2025.
He's also a musician.
If you haven't checked out his Spotify, you're missing out. He released an EP called Pretty Young back in 2021 and has been dropping singles like "Spins" and "Alone" more recently. It’s indie-pop, very soulful, and honestly a bit surprising if you only know him as a tough guy on screen.
How to Keep Up With His Career
If you want to track his trajectory, the best thing to do is keep an eye on Amazon’s ecosystem. Between Gen V and The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, he seems to have found a comfortable home there.
- Watch Gen V first. It’s his most "high-profile" TV work and shows how he fits into a massive, established world.
- Check out Action Royale. It’s short-form, so you can breeze through it, but it shows his ability to carry a series as the lead.
- Listen to the music. It gives you a much better sense of who he is outside of the characters he plays.
Nicholas Hamilton is one of those actors who is "working-class famous." He’s always booked, he’s always delivering, and he’s slowly becoming a face you expect to see every time you hit "Play" on a new series. From Australian mermaids to invisible superheroes, the range is actually kind of wild.