CBC's Trickster stars newcomer Joel Oulette as Jared, an Indigenous teen struggling to keep his dysfunctional family above water. Joel Oulette has a supportive family and friends. TORONTO — When it comes to career milestones, actor Joel Oulette considers his passing appearance during a commercial break on "Hockey Night in Canada" to be one of the coolest so far. Trickster, which protagonist Joel Oulette has described as an Indigenous superhero story, is an incredibly entertaining series spiced with humour, darkness and magical realism. The Oulette is just like all indigenous families that have been impacted by racism, self-hate, and shame caused by Canadas Notorious Residential Schools. Joel has a very supportive family around home and he knows a lot about his family’s rich history. The CW’s new drama TRICKSTER, based on the bestselling trilogy of novels by Eden Robinson, tells the story of the Indigenous Gothic, spirits, ancient magic, deadly rites of passage in a coming of age story unlike any you’ve ever seen. Jared (Joel Oulette) is an Indigenous teen struggling to keep his dysfunctional family above water. Oulette’s acting career began around the age of five, under the encouragement of his mother, who was an actress herself. He was killed, and his last word was ‘JUSTICE’. His first job was as an extra in the Calgary-shot HBO mini-series ”Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee,” where he portrayed an Indigenous child who died from smallpox. TORONTO — When it comes to career milestones, actor Joel Oulette considers his passing appearance during a commercial break on “Hockey Night in Canada” to be one of the coolest so far. Kalani Queypo plays Wade, Anna Lambe is Sarah, Nahan Alexis is Crashpad, Joel Thomas Hynes plays Richie, Craig Lauzon is Phil, Georgina Lightning is Sophia, and Gail Maurice stars as Georgina. Oulette Family is Breaking intergenerational Trauma through Acting. Laurie Oulette, Joel’s mother is his biggest fan and supporter. It sets up a moody, slow-burn while introducing us to the main characters, establishing core relationships, and hinting at the larger adventure to come. The season one cast is led by Joel Oulette as Jared and Crystle Lightning as Maggie. Sure, the 18-year-old wasn’t skating on the rink, but when a promotional spot for his upcoming CBC series “Trickster” aired on the national broadcast it felt like a […] The bones of the story were created by Robinson's novel, although the show … Network: The CW Episodes: Ongoing (hour) Seasons: Ongoing TV show dates: January 12, 2021 — present Series status: Has not been cancelled Performers include: Joel Oulette… Trickster Season 1 Episode 1 is the first episode of The CW’s newest Canadian acquisition. Oulette says, “My great grandfather times five, Jose Ouellette, fought in the Battle of Batoche at 93 years of age. He also shares how racism impacted his grandparents and mother. TORONTO — When it comes to career milestones, actor Joel Oulette considers his passing appearance during a commercial break on "Hockey Night in …