Willie

Willie is a character in the Netflix series Julie and the Phantoms. He is portrayed by Booboo Stewart.

Biography
Not much is known about Willie's life before his death beyond how he died. Willie has stated that he learned the hard way that skateboarding in traffic is bad implying he died after getting hit by a vehicle while skateboarding.

Sometime after Willie died he met Caleb Covington and joined his Hollywood Ghost Club. Willie has stated that Caleb owns his soul as well as everyone else's soul at the club.

Throughout Julie and the Phantoms
Willie is first introduced in the third episode, flying solo. He is riding his skateboard and accidentally crashes into Alex. Alex is shocked by this and asks Willie about the nature of ghosts. Willie explains to him that skating in traffic is a bad idea, implying that he died by being hit by a vehicle whilst skating. He also explains to Alex what the term lifer means, before skating off with Alex running after him. Willie is immediately drawn to Alex.

Personality
Willie has a very sweet natured personality. He likes to break rules and being spontaneous; skating in Justin Bieber's empty pool and when he went into a closed museum to skate with Alex. Willie is seen to have a soft spot for Alex even going as far to defy Caleb to help Alex and his friends cross over. Willie is extremely vibrant and bubbly. He would do anything for his friends - including risking his afterlife for them.

Physical Appearance
Willie has long dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. While skateboarding, he is seen sporting a cracked helmet. He usually is seen wearing ripped blue jeans/shorts and skate shoes, with graphic or colorful socks. He has been depicted wearing a hoodie, a jacket, and a crop-top, which are often tie dye. He also wears a shell type necklace, a key around his neck, and multiple rings.

Friends

 * Alex (crush)
 * Luke (friend)
 * Reggie (friend)
 * Julie (acquaintance)

Enemies

 * Caleb Covington (former associate)
 * Cops

Appearances

 * Season One


 * Wake Up
 * Bright
 * Flying Solo
 * I Got the Music
 * The Other Side of Hollywood
 * Finally Free
 * Edge of Great
 * Unsaid Emily
 * Stand Tall

Trivia

 * He helped Julie and the Phantoms get their gig at the Orpheum after stealing the opening band's bus to the middle of the desert which made it impossible to make it back to the show in time.
 * He has matching pride bracelets with Alex (can be seen during the hug).
 * Willie and Alex are dating. Booboo Stewart said so during an interview with Cheyenne Jackson
 * There’s a crack in his helmet which is possibly from when he died from skating through traffic.
 * While Willie knows about Julie through Alex, the show did not show the two meet, however, Julie knows about Willie. She asks "Did Willie do it?" In episode 9 after he helps them book their gig at the Orpheum.

Quotes

 * "Aw man, you dinged my board." (Flying Solo)
 * "You're new to this whole ghost thing, aren't you?" (Flying Solo)
 * "I did pancake you, huh?" (Flying Solo)
 * "Being a ghost lets me do my favorite thing- skate anywhere I want, without getting busted." (Flying Solo)
 * "Why would you wanna cross over when you can just hang out... and do this, forever." (The Other Side of Hollywood)
 * "There's a lot to, um, like here." (The Other Side of Hollywood)
 * "Caleb, you never said you were gonna use your stamp. You know what that'll do to them." (The Other Side of Hollywood)
 * "We never should have met." (Edge of Great)
 * "Because I care about you, Alex." (Unsaid Emily)
 * "I told you, I'd do anything for you." (Stand Tall)