If you’ve watched Netflix’s Heartbreak High revival, you’ve met Malakai Mitchell — the thoughtful, quietly intense student who quickly became a fan favourite, played by 24-year-old Kamilaroi actor Thomas Weatherall from Queensland, who is already making waves on stage and screen. Here’s what we know about his age, ethnicity, personal life, and his role in the hit series.
Age: 24 (born 22 August 2000) ·
Ethnicity: Kamilaroi (Aboriginal Australian) ·
Notable role: Malakai in Heartbreak High (2022) ·
Profession: Actor and playwright ·
Debut play: BLUE (2023 at Belvoir Theatre) ·
Instagram followers: 309K
Quick snapshot
- Current relationship status (no public confirmation) (Elle Australia)
- Whether he will appear in a potential season 3 of Heartbreak High (Elle Australia)
- Specific birthplace town beyond Rockhampton (Elle Australia)
- Height (not listed in any provided source) (Elle Australia)
- 2021: Balnaves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellow at Belvoir (Belvoir)
- 2022: Cast as Malakai in Heartbreak High (Belvoir)
- 2023: Debut play BLUE at Belvoir Theatre (The Guardian)
- 2025: Upcoming role in The Narrow Road to the Deep North (miniseries) (Belvoir)
- Heartbreak High season 3 not officially announced by Netflix
- Weatherall’s involvement in a potential season 3 unconfirmed
- Continuing theatre work (BLUE is a debut play, more may follow)
- The Narrow Road to the Deep North could raise his international profile
Eight key details about Thomas Weatherall, drawn from verified sources:
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Weatherall |
| Date of birth | 22 August 2000 |
| Place of birth | Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia (Wikipedia) |
| Ethnicity | Kamilaroi (Aboriginal Australian) (Belvoir) |
| Profession | Actor, playwright |
| Known for | Malakai in Heartbreak High (Netflix) (Belvoir) |
Is Thomas Weatherall in a relationship?
What is known about his personal life
Weatherall has not publicly confirmed a relationship. He keeps his private life off social media. Elle Australia reported in April 2024 that Weatherall had not confirmed dating anyone. WHO Australia repeated in September 2024 that Weatherall had not yet commented publicly on his love life.
Public statements or social media clues
There has been speculation that Weatherall could be dating fellow Australian actor Stevie Answerth, but Elle Australia noted there was no further evidence. The Tab reported in June 2024 that his relationship status was single, adding that there was no evidence on his Instagram suggesting he was in a relationship. His Instagram feed — 309,000 followers — focuses on career and friends, not romantic partners.
For fans hoping for a confirmed partner, the answer is clear: Thomas Weatherall has chosen not to share that part of his life publicly. The absence of evidence is not evidence of absence — but it’s the only answer available.
Bottom line: Thomas Weatherall has not publicly confirmed a relationship. Fans should treat any speculation as unconfirmed. For those seeking a definitive answer: there isn’t one yet.
What is Thomas Weatherall’s ethnicity?
His Kamilaroi heritage
Weatherall is a Kamilaroi (Aboriginal Australian) man. Belvoir described him in December 2021 as a “21-year-old Kamilaroi man based in Brisbane.” The Kamilaroi people are one of the largest Indigenous nations in eastern Australia, with traditional lands spanning northern New South Wales and southern Queensland.
“Weatherall is a 21-year-old Kamilaroi man based in Brisbane.” — Belvoir Theatre (2021)
How he identifies culturally
Weatherall has spoken about his Indigenous heritage in interviews, though the provided research notes do not include direct quotes. His agency profile with Belvoir lists him as a “Kamilaroi writer and actor.” In 2021 he was named the Balnaves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellow at Belvoir, a fellowship designed to support Indigenous artists. This recognition underscores his cultural identity and professional commitment to Indigenous storytelling.
Weatherall’s ethnicity is not a footnote — it’s central to his identity as an artist. From his fellowship to his debut play BLUE, his work often explores Indigenous experiences. The question “Is Thomas Weatherall black?” is sometimes asked internationally; the answer is that he is an Aboriginal Australian, which is a distinct cultural identity.
Bottom line: Thomas Weatherall is a Kamilaroi man. That is a confirmed, verifiable fact from multiple sources. For international readers: Aboriginal Australian, not African American or Black in the US sense.
Did Thomas Weatherall write Heartbreak High?
His role in the series
Weatherall is an actor on Heartbreak High, playing the main role of Malakai Mitchell across 16 episodes, according to Belvoir. He did not write the series. Wikipedia credits him as a co-writer of one episode titled “Cuckoo, B****es!” — but the series itself was created by Hannah Carroll Chapman. That single episode co-writing credit is his only writing contribution to the show.
Distinction between acting and writing
Weatherall is a playwright in his own right. His debut play BLUE premiered at Belvoir Theatre in January 2023, as reported by The Guardian. He both wrote the play and starred in it. So while he did not write Heartbreak High overall, he is a writer — just not on that show. The Guardian profile noted that as a 22-year-old, Weatherall said he was “always much more interested in writing” than acting.
“I was always much more interested in writing” — Thomas Weatherall to The Guardian (2023)
Bottom line: Thomas Weatherall did not write Heartbreak High. He acted in it and co-wrote a single episode. His writing talents are channeled into his own theatre work, not the Netflix series.
Is Thomas Weatherall in season 3 of Heartbreak High?
Current status of Heartbreak High season 3
As of 2025, Heartbreak High has two seasons — the first released in 2022 and the second in 2023. Netflix has not officially announced a third season. Wikipedia lists his filmography through 2023, and no contract renewal has been reported in reliable sources.
Thomas Weatherall’s involvement
If a third season is greenlit, it is unconfirmed whether Weatherall would reprise his role as Malakai. The character’s storyline in season 2 left room for continuation, but no casting announcements have been made. Belvoir noted in 2021 that Weatherall was “announced to star in Netflix’s Heartbreak High” — past tense. His upcoming project, The Narrow Road to the Deep North (a miniseries set for 2025), suggests he is actively pursuing other opportunities.
Netflix’s silence on season 3 has left fans in limbo. For Weatherall, the lack of confirmation means his next screen role will likely be the miniseries, not a return to Hartley High. The implication: if season 3 does happen, his availability may depend on scheduling.
Bottom line: No official season 3 announcement exists. Thomas Weatherall’s involvement is therefore uncertain. Fans should watch for Netflix’s renewal decision, not the actor’s calendar.
Who does Amerie end up with in season 3?
Spoiler context for season 3
Season 3 of Heartbreak High has not aired, so no official plot outcomes are known. The show’s second season ended with character relationships unresolved, including the love triangle involving Amerie (played by Ayesha Madon), Malakai (Weatherall), and other characters. Any speculation about who Amerie ends up with is purely fan conjecture.
Relation to Thomas Weatherall’s character
This question is about the character Amerie, not directly about Thomas Weatherall. But fans often ask it because his character Malakai is part of the romantic storyline. Belvoir confirms Weatherall’s role as Malakai Mitchell, which places him at the centre of the love triangle. Without a season 3, there is no answer.
Bottom line: No one knows who Amerie ends up with — because season 3 hasn’t been made. The question is about the fictional character, not the actor. For Weatherall fans, the more relevant question is whether he’ll be in the episode at all.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Thomas Weatherall?
He was born on 22 August 2000, making him 24 years old as of 2025 (Wikipedia).
Who plays Malakai in Heartbreak High?
Thomas Weatherall plays Malakai Mitchell (Belvoir).
Is Thomas Weatherall black?
He is an Aboriginal Australian of Kamilaroi heritage. The term “black” is used differently in different countries; in Australia, Indigenous people often identify as Black, but Weatherall’s specific identity is Kamilaroi (Belvoir).
Are Missy and Malakai related?
In Heartbreak High, the characters Missy (played by Chloe Hayden) and Malakai (Weatherall) are not related. They are classmates and friends. The confusion may arise from their close on-screen friendship.
What is Ant’s ethnicity in Heartbreak High?
Ant (played by James Majoos) is a character of colour in the series, but the show does not specify his exact ethnicity. The question is unrelated to Weatherall.
Is Malakai from Heartbreak High ethnic?
Malakai Mitchell is an Aboriginal Australian character, played by a Kamilaroi actor. The show’s casting reflects Indigenous representation (Belvoir).
For fans of Thomas Weatherall, the gaps in public knowledge — his relationship status, potential season 3 return, and the fate of his character’s love story — are unlikely to be filled soon. But what is confirmed paints a clear picture: a Kamilaroi actor and playwright who has already won an AACTA Award and a Logie Award, with a debut play at Belvoir and a major miniseries on the horizon. For Australian audiences, the choice is clear: watch his career closely, because he’s not waiting for Netflix to decide.
James Mitchell is Editor-in-Chief at Australia Voice, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.