Alex Mercer

Alex is one of the main protagonists of the Netflix series Julie and the Phantoms. He is portrayed by Owen Patrick Joyner.

Biography
Alex was born sometime between 1977 and 1978. Not much is known about Alex's past.

When Alex came out as gay to his parents it has been stated that they weren't okay with it and never fully were up until his death.

Sometime in the 1990s Alex formed a band with his friends Luke, Reggie and Bobby called Sunset Curve.

One night in 1995 Sunset Curve was due to play at a venue called The Orpheum, which has kickstarted many bands careers according to Luke "We're playing the Orpheum. I can't even count how many bands have played here and then ended up being huge." After soundcheck Luke, Reggie and Alex went to get street dogs for dinner, which ended up giving them food poisoning and killing them.

Personality
Alex is a very anxious and nervous person. He started playing drums to help with his anxiety. Alex is very kind hearted. He has the most level headed personality out of Reggie, Luke and him. Alex can be seen letting go a bit throughout the series such as when he danced with Carries group and hung out with Willie in the museum.

Physical Appearance
Alex has green eyes and short blonde hair. He can usually be seen wearing a pink top or jumper with a denim jacket and black pants. He also always wears a gold necklace and a black bumbag/fanny pack

Family
Unnamed mother

Unnamed father

Friendships
Willie (friend/mutual crush)

Reggie (bandmate/best friend)

Luke Patterson (bandmate/best friend/ex boyfriend)

Julie Molina (bandmate/best friend)

Trivia

 * He plays the drums in Julie and the Phantoms
 * He is openly gay.
 * He is the first openly gay character in one of Kenny Ortega's productions.
 * According to Owen Joyner, Charlie Gillespie, and Madison Reyes, Alex and Luke dated briefly in 1995.