The following is a concise, sourced timeline of public reports and social-media activity involving actress Odessa A’zion and fellow actors Drew Starkey and Cailee Spaeny. Media outlets and fan accounts have pieced together casting notices, public appearances and online exchanges that prompted heightened attention this year. The timeline does not claim to resolve private relationships but documents what has been reported or posted publicly.
Overview
Coverage centers on three actors who have worked on overlapping projects and who have drawn attention through social media, casting announcements and reports published by entertainment outlets. Reporting about the trio intensified after casting news for A24’s film adaptation of the novel Deep Cuts and subsequent social-media reactions.
- 2019–2021: Public collaborations and on-screen pairings brought the actors into shared coverage.
- November 2020: A personal moment between A’zion and Spaeny was noted publicly when Spaeny received an inking reportedly performed by A’zion.
- October 2021: Reports said A’zion and Starkey were cast as love interests in Hulu’s Hellraiser reboot.
- November 2022: Observers noted affectionate public comments and appearances that sparked dating speculation about A’zion and Starkey.
- December 2025–spring 2026: Casting notices placed Starkey and Spaeny in key romantic roles in A24’s adaptation of Holly Brickley’s Deep Cuts; later developments and social-media reactions followed.
Key items in the reported timeline
A chronology compiled from entertainment reporting and fan-sourced observations includes the following items, summarized from published coverage:
| Approx. Date | Report |
|---|---|
| Nov. 2020 | Cailee Spaeny reportedly received a tattoo that media accounts say was done by Odessa A’zion. |
| Oct. 2021 | Deadline reported that A’zion and Starkey were set to play romantic interests in Hulu’s Hellraiser reboot. |
| Nov. 2022 | Public posts and appearances prompted speculation that A’zion and Starkey were more than friends. |
| Dec. 2025–spring 2026 | Deadline placed Starkey and Spaeny as romantic leads in A24’s Deep Cuts; subsequent social-media activity and casting-related fallout drew attention. |
“Here’s a full timeline of the rumored drama…because it’s kind of a lot,” one outlet summarized when collating these items for readers.
What is publicly known and what remains unconfirmed
Public reports establish professional overlaps: the three actors have appeared in the same projects or in projects with intersecting casts, and casting announcements and industry reporting are on the record. Social-media posts, fan commentary and podcast mentions have fueled broader speculation about personal relationships.
What is not established by the reporting compiled in the timeline are confirmed statements from all parties clarifying their private relationships. Several items in the timeline derive from third-party accounts, fan sleuthing and social-media activity; such sources can reflect perception as much as fact. Entertainment outlets referenced in the compiled timeline pointed to casting announcements and posted tributes, while podcasts and gossip-driven feeds offered interpretations and unverified claims.
Local context for Odessa residents
Residents searching for local coverage should note that the subject is an actress who shares the city’s name; this coverage pertains to entertainment reporting and public social-media posts rather than events tied to our city government, institutions or local individuals. As with many entertainment stories, the timeline consists largely of publicly posted material and industry notices rather than formal confirmations from all involved.
WE NEWS will continue to monitor verifiable developments reported by primary outlets. Readers seeking the most reliable information should consult direct statements from the actors or their representatives and reputable industry reporting for updates.
Reported highlights:
- Noted tattoo event between A’zion and Spaeny (2020).
- Cast pairing of A’zion and Starkey for Hulu’s Hellraiser remake (2021 reports).
- Speculation after public tributes and appearances (2022).
- Castings for A24’s Deep Cuts and subsequent social-media attention (late 2025–2026).
