DYLAN O'BRIEN GOES DARK COMEDY IN HULU'S 'LEX'
The Teen Wolf star is stepping into a wild new world as a washed-up reality TV personality who stumbles onto something seriously sinister.
Dylan O'Brien is trading the supernatural for the ridiculous! The actor has landed the lead role in Hulu's new comedy pilot "Lex," marking his first major series gig since his TV debut on Teen Wolf. According to Variety and Deadline, O'Brien will play Lex, a disgraced former reality star whose life takes a chaotic turn when he accidentally films a murder in the background of a TikTok-style video—talk about a rough day at the office!
This isn't just an acting gig for O'Brien—he's also stepping behind the scenes as an executive producer on the pilot, teaming up with writer Sean Clements and comedy vet Paul Simms (known for his work on "30 Rock" and other comedy hits). The project was first announced back in March, so fans have been waiting to see who'd take on the role.
The comedy pilot promises to be a wild ride, blending O'Brien's movie-star charm with some seriously twisted humor. It's a far cry from his film work, and it sounds like the perfect storm of absurdity for a streamer comedy. Hulu's got another one cooking!
Sources · Variety · Deadline