Top Boy
“Top Boy” is a British television crime drama series created by Ronan Bennett, set in the fictional Summerhouse estate in London’s Hackney Borough. It revolves around drug dealers Dushane (Ashley Walters) and Sully (Kane Robinson) and their involvement in drug dealing and gang violence in London.
The show initially aired on Channel 4 before being revived by Netflix with the support of rapper Drake. It has received critical acclaim for its acting, writing, and realism, drawing comparisons to other crime series like “The Wire” and “Snowfall.”
Plot
Series 1 (2011)
Summary: The first series centers on Ra’nell, navigating life on the crime-ridden Summerhouse estate while his mother is in a mental hospital. He becomes involved in a cannabis operation to escape the dangerous environment. Meanwhile, his friend Gem becomes entangled with drug kingpins Dushane and Sully, leading to a rivalry with a rival dealer.
Series 2 (2013)
Summary: Set a year after the first series, Dushane and Sully face police scrutiny as a snitch in their crew threatens their operation. Sully plans to start his own crew, while Gem’s involvement in a dangerous deal has consequences.
Series 3 (2019)
Six years later, Dushane returns from Jamaica to regain his status as Top Boy. The gentrification of London and new rivalries pose challenges. Sully is in prison, while Jamie seeks power in the drug trade.
Series 4 (2022)
The series explores Dushane’s expansion plans and his mother’s awareness of his business. Jamie’s release from prison and new alliances bring complexity. Meanwhile, Sully grapples with PTSD.
Series 5 (2023)
The latest series follows the aftermath of Jamie’s death, with Sully taking the lead. Stefan, Jamie’s brother, is mentored by a fellow gang member. Lauryn faces post-natal depression after giving birth.
Top Boy Cast
This is the cast of the “Top Boy” series, featuring various talented actors and actresses who portray the characters in the show.
- Ashley Walters as Dushane
- Micheal Ward as Jamie
- Jasmine Jobson as Jacqueline
- Kano as Sully
- Shone Romulus as Dris
- Saffron Hocking as Lauryn Lawrence
- Little Simz as Shelley
- Malcolm Kamulete as Ra’Nell
- Araloyin Oshunremi as Stefan
- Dave as Modie
- Erin Kellyman as Pebbles
- Lisa Dwan as Lizzie
- Giacomo Mancini as Gem
- Hope Ikpoku Jnr as Aaron Tovell
- Kadeem Ramsay as Kit
- Adwoa Aboah as Becks
Top Boy Cast Salary Per Episode
Ashley Walters as Dushane
Ashley Walters Salary
Ashley Walters receives a salary of approximately $0.097 million per episode and a monthly salary of $27,845, he is a British actor and rapper. He first rose to fame as a member of the UK garage group So Solid Crew, which hit the top spot with their second single “21 Seconds”.
Ashley Walters Net Worth
- 2023: $7 Million
- 2024: $7.5 Million
- 2026: $8.3 Million
- 2027: $9.8 Million
- 2028: $10.5 Million
Ashley Walters is estimated to have a net worth of $7 million dollars at present. He has accumulated his net worth with the versatility he has shown in each field he has worked in.
His main source of earnings is his career as an actor and rapper. As he progresses in his career, his net worth is projected to rise.
Micheal Ward
as Jamie
2023: $5.8 Million
2024: $5.5 Million
2026: $5.3 Million
2027: $4.8 Million
2028: $4.5 Million
Jasmine Jobson
as Jacqueline
Kano
as Sully
Shone Romulus
as Dris
Saffron Hocking
as Lauryn Lawrence
Little Simz
as Shelley
Malcolm Kamulete
as Ra’Nell
Araloyin Oshunremi
as Stefan
Dave
as Modie
Erin Kellyman
as Pebbles
Lisa Dwan
as Lizzie
Giacomo Mancini
as Gem
Hope Ikpoku Jnr
as Aaron Tovell
Kadeem Ramsay
as Kit
Adwoa Aboah
as Becks
