Hunter Cardinal on Playing Michael in Netflix’s BET – A Rebel with a Moral Compass

Hunter Cardinal dives into his breakout role as Michael in BET, the thrilling Netflix series inspired by the Japanese manga. Hunter shares how he booked the role off one audition, what drew him to Michael’s outsider perspective, and why the character refuses to play by the school’s toxic rules.

We also talk about:

• How Michael was created specifically for the series

• The show's bold visuals, mind games, and emotional twists

• What it's like working with showrunner Simon Barry

• Hunter’s thoughts on Michael’s evolving relationship with Yumeko

• His hopes for Season 2 and what fans might want to see next

• A hilarious take on Dance Dance Revolution

Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lQ8p6DyJibg

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