Where Are The Fosters Actors Now? 7 Cast Members With Shocking 2025 Projects

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The Fosters, a groundbreaking Freeform series that redefined the modern blended family, concluded its run years ago, but the careers of the actors who brought the Adams Foster family to life are hotter than ever in late 2025. The show was a cultural touchstone, tackling complex themes like the foster care system, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial identity, and its cast has since scattered across Hollywood—from major Netflix spy thrillers and horror films to long-awaited franchise reboots and personal milestones.

The journey of Callie, Mariana, Jesus, Jude, and Brandon under the roof of Stef and Lena was just the beginning. The latest updates for the core cast members—including major 2025 releases and surprising career moves—prove that the talent nurtured by this beloved blended family drama continues to dominate the television and film landscape. Here is a comprehensive look at the main actors on The Fosters and their most recent and upcoming projects.

The Adams Foster Family: Full Biography & Profile List (Updated 2025)

To provide topical authority and a clear reference, here is a complete profile list of the main cast members, detailing their roles in the Freeform series and their most significant career updates as of December 2025.

  • Maia Mitchell (Callie Adams Foster):
    • Role: Callie Adams Foster (Eldest foster child, later adopted).
    • Born: August 18, 1993 (Port Macquarie, Australia).
    • Recent/Upcoming Projects: Horror film Until Dawn (2025), Family Secrets (TBA), *Sitting in Bars with Cake* (2023).
    • Key Detail: Reprised her role in the spin-off Good Trouble before leaving to return to her native Australia during the pandemic.
  • Cierra Ramirez (Mariana Adams Foster):
    • Role: Mariana Adams Foster (Adopted twin sister of Jesus).
    • Born: March 9, 1995 (Houston, Texas).
    • Recent/Upcoming Projects: Starred in the sequel series Good Trouble, which recently concluded its run.
    • Key Detail: Teased a wedding date with musician OTHRSYDE for September 2025.
  • Noah Centineo (Jesus Adams Foster - Later):
    • Role: Jesus Adams Foster (Adopted twin brother of Mariana, replaced Jake T. Austin).
    • Born: May 9, 1996 (Miami, Florida).
    • Recent/Upcoming Projects: Lead in Netflix's The Recruit Season 2 (January 2025), action film Warfare (2025), *Street Fighter* (2026), and cast as young John Rambo in a prequel.
    • Key Detail: Became a major Hollywood star after *To All the Boys I've Loved Before* and played Atom Smasher in the DC film *Black Adam* (2022).
  • Jake T. Austin (Jesus Adams Foster - Original):
    • Role: Jesus Adams Foster (Seasons 1–2).
    • Born: December 3, 1994 (New York City, New York).
    • Recent/Upcoming Projects: Reprising his role as Max Russo in the highly anticipated *Wizards of Waverly Place* sequel/reboot.
  • David Lambert (Brandon Foster):
    • Role: Brandon Foster (Stef's biological son).
    • Born: November 29, 1993 (Baton Rouge, Louisiana).
    • Recent/Upcoming Projects: Active as an actor and writer; his voiceover work has been featured in major sporting event game-openers in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
  • Hayden Byerly (Jude Adams Foster):
    • Role: Jude Adams Foster (Younger foster brother of Callie, later adopted).
    • Born: October 11, 2000 (Lakewood, Colorado).
    • Recent/Upcoming Projects: Known for his non-profit work, including his "Hayden's Hope Totes" initiative.
    • Key Detail: Made history as one of the youngest actors to portray an openly gay character on television.
  • Teri Polo (Stef Adams Foster):
    • Role: Stef Adams Foster (Police officer and adoptive mother).
    • Born: June 1, 1969 (Dover, Delaware).
    • Recent/Upcoming Projects: Featured in the 2024 film *Relative Control* and the Tubi production *Spread*; in talks for *Meet the Parents 4*.
  • Sherri Saum (Lena Adams Foster):
    • Role: Lena Adams Foster (School vice principal and adoptive mother).
    • Born: October 1, 1974 (Dayton, Ohio).
    • Recent/Upcoming Projects: Appeared in *Law & Order* Season 24 (2023–2024); active on Cameo.

Noah Centineo's Spy Thriller Return and Movie Blockbusters

Of all the Adams Foster children, Noah Centineo, who took over the role of Jesus Adams Foster, has arguably had the most explosive post-show career surge, cementing his status as a major Hollywood leading man. His transition from the family drama of *The Fosters* to a global Netflix star was swift following the success of the *To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before* film series.

The biggest news for Centineo in late 2024 and early 2025 is the highly anticipated return of his CIA spy series. Centineo is set to reprise his lead role as Owen Hendricks in The Recruit Season 2, which is scheduled for a January 2025 release on Netflix. This season sees his character, a CIA lawyer, involved in international conflicts that take him to South Korea, a significant step up from the local dilemmas of the foster care system depicted in his earlier work.

Beyond television, Centineo has multiple major film projects in the pipeline, showcasing his shift toward action and blockbuster roles. He is attached to the upcoming action-drama *Warfare* (2025) and has been cast in the highly publicized *Street Fighter* (2026) and *Masters of the Universe* (2026) projects. Perhaps the most surprising role is his attachment to a prequel of the iconic action franchise, where he is set to play a young John Rambo, a stark departure from the sensitive teen he played on the Freeform series.

Maia Mitchell's Australian Move and Cierra Ramirez's New Chapter

The Adams Foster sisters, Callie and Mariana, continued their story in the spin-off series *Good Trouble*, which followed their lives as young adults in Los Angeles. However, both actresses have recently entered new and exciting chapters, with Maia Mitchell making a significant life change and Cierra Ramirez celebrating a major personal milestone.

Maia Mitchell, who played Callie, made the difficult decision to exit *Good Trouble* during Season 4. The reason was a deeply personal one: the COVID-19 pandemic made it impossible for her to return to her native Australia to see her family for an extended period, leading to her choice to move home. Since her return, Mitchell has continued her acting career, most notably securing a role in the upcoming horror film Until Dawn, which is slated for a 2025 release. Her other recent projects include the 2023 film *Sitting in Bars with Cake* and the film *Family Secrets* (TBA).

Cierra Ramirez, who successfully transitioned from the teen drama of *The Fosters* to the adult issues of *Good Trouble* as Mariana, has also concluded her time with the character as the spin-off series wrapped up its run. The focus for Ramirez has now shifted to her personal life. The actress has teased a wedding date with her musician fiancé, OTHRSYDE, for September 13, 2025, marking a beautiful new beginning for the star who played one half of the iconic Adams Foster twins.

The Matriarchs and The Original Jesus: Major Franchise Returns

The core of The Fosters was the relationship between Stef and Lena, played by Teri Polo and Sherri Saum, who provided a rare and powerful depiction of a lesbian couple raising a blended family of biological, adopted, and foster children. Both actresses remain highly active, with Polo in particular linked to a major movie franchise return.

Teri Polo (Stef) has been busy in recent years, starring in the 2024 movie *Relative Control* and the Tubi production *Spread*. More exciting for long-time fans is the news that she is in early talks to return for a fourth installment of the *Meet the Parents* franchise, alongside stars like Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. This potential return to a massive comedy franchise shows the breadth of her career, far beyond the dramatic role of a police officer and mother on the Freeform series.

Sherri Saum (Lena) has also maintained a steady career in television, with a notable appearance in *Law & Order* Season 24 during the 2023–2024 broadcast season. Her work continues to showcase her range, moving between the emotional intensity of the LGBTQ+ rights themes in *The Fosters* and the procedural drama of network television.

Finally, Jake T. Austin, the original actor for Jesus Adams Foster, is also making a surprising return to a beloved franchise. Austin is set to reprise his role as Max Russo in the highly anticipated *Wizards of Waverly Place* sequel/reboot. This news has generated significant buzz, bringing the actor back into the spotlight for a new generation of viewers and satisfying fans of his early career.

Where Are The Fosters Actors Now? 7 Cast Members With Shocking 2025 Projects
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