Newcomer Shubham Maheshwari is stepping into the spotlight with Prime Video’s upcoming mystery-romance series We Were Liars, sharing the screen with Gossip Girl star Emily Alyn Lind. Based on the bestselling novel by E. Lockhart, the show is set to premiere today and promises an emotional rollercoaster filled with secrets, loss, and young love.
Set on the hauntingly beautiful Beechwood Island, the story follows Cadence Sinclair (played by Lind) as she navigates a tangle of forgotten memories and tragic events after a mysterious accident. Maheshwari plays Gat, her closest confidant and emotional anchor—roles that required strong on-screen chemistry, something Shubham says came naturally thanks to Emily.
“Emily made everything feel so easy and comfortable,” Maheshwari said in a recent interview. “Coming from an economics background and suddenly being on a set like this, I was completely new to it all. She was always open to my questions, no matter how silly they were. I’m really thankful for how supportive she was.”
Reflecting on the relationship between their characters, Shubham shared, “For Gat, Cady is a source of comfort. He first comes to the island after losing his father, and Cady is just there—kind and present. Their connection only grows deeper with each summer.”
Directed by a team of acclaimed filmmakers including Nzingha Stewart, Julie Plec, and Tara Miele, We Were Liars brings together a talented ensemble cast with Rahul Kohli, Brady Droulis, and Caitlin FitzGerald joining Lind and Maheshwari. E. Lockhart, the original author, also serves as an executive producer.
As fans of the book eagerly await the adaptation, Maheshwari’s performance as Gat is already drawing attention. For a debut actor, working alongside seasoned stars on such an emotional story is no small feat—but Maheshwari seems to have found his footing and his moment.
