Recent from talks
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Devon Graye
View on Wikipedia
Devon Graye Fleming is an American actor and screenwriter. He is best known for portraying teenage Dexter Morgan in the TV series Dexter, as well as the second Trickster in The Flash. He also wrote the 2019 horror film I See You.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Graye was born in Mountain View, California. He was homeschooled by his parents, while moving around California. Although Graye is American, he lived in the United Kingdom for all four years of high school before moving back to Pleasanton when he was 16. He studied acting at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.[1]
Career
[edit]Graye began his career on the stage, leading as Stanley in a stage adaption of Louis Sachar's Holes. The show played at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from September to October 2005.[2] He then moved to Los Angeles at 18 in hopes to begin his acting career. After just three months, he was cast in his first role with ABC's A House Divided alongside Dylan McDermott. Just a few months later he would be cast in the hit American crime drama Dexter, portraying the younger version of the titular character.[1] He would appear in multiple episodes from 2006 to 2009.
Graye played Luke in the 2008 Nickelodeon television movie Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh, a companion film to the sitcom Drake & Josh.[3]
In 2010, he starred longside John Cena, Patricia Clarkson, and Danny Glover in WWE Studios' film Legendary. The film opened to largely negative reviews.[4] He would also have a supporting role in the Disney Channel Original Movie Avalon High, an adaption of Meg Cabot's Arthurian fantasy novel.[5] The following year, Graye lead Brett Simmon's horror film Husk[6] and the drama film Exodus Fall.[7]
In 2012, Graye had a guest role on the second season of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story. His character, Jed Potter, was a demon possessed teen facing off against Jessica Lange.[8]
He would appear in the 2014 remake of 13: Game of Death, alongside Mark Webber, Tom Bower, and Ron Perlman.[9] He also had a role in Tom Dolby's Last Weekend.[10]
In 2015, he was cast as the second Trickster, a copycat to Mark Hamill's character, in The CW's series The Flash.[11] He was also cast in the LGBTQ+ drama Retake, replacing Luke Pasqualino.[12] The film, where Graye portrays a young male prostitute, was released in 2016.[13]
Graye wrote a thriller screenplay titled Allison Adams, which was featured on the 2016 Black List for most popular unproduced screenplays.[14] The following year, his script for I See You was picked up and set to be directed by Adam Randall, with Helen Hunt set to lead the film.[15] It premiered in 2019 at SXSW to generally positive reviews.[16]
In 2020, it was announced that Graye's spec Switchboard would be produced by Matt Reeves, Steven Schneider, and Armaan Zorace. The film centers on a young female switchboard operator who finds herself communicating with and possibly targeted by an active serial killer.[17][18]
The psychological thriller The Madness Inside Me was released in 2021, with Graye portraying a murderer being stalked by his victim's spouse. It received mixed reviews.[19][20]
Graye had a supporting role in the 2022 psychological horror film Hypochondriac, directed by Addison Heimann. He acted alongside Zach Villa and Madeline Zima.[21][22] He also had an appearance in Jordan Peele's Western science fiction horror film Nope, as paparazzo Ryder Muybridge.[23][24]
Graye had a brief role in the second season of Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer, before being upgraded to a recurring character in 2024 for the third season.[25][26]
A sequel for the hit 2015 science fiction psychological thriller Circle was announced in June 2024, with Graye writing the script.[27]
Personal life
[edit]Graye is gay and began dating actor Jordan Gavaris in September 2013.[28] They married in 2018.[29]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Her Best Move | Boy No. 1 | |
| Scar | Paul | ||
| 2009 | Call of the Wild | Ozz Heep | |
| Lure | Tyler Page | ||
| 2010 | Legendary | Cal Chetley | |
| 2011 | Exodus Fall | Dana Minor | |
| Husk | Scott | ||
| 2012 | The Discoverers | Jack | |
| One Bad Thing | Guy | Short film | |
| Eden | Adam | ||
| 2013 | Last Weekend | Luke Caswell | |
| Khumba | Zebra # 2 | Voice role | |
| 2014 | 13 Sins | Michael | Aka "Angry Little God" |
| Dissonance | Carson | Short film | |
| Eden | Adam | Short film | |
| 2015 | I Am Michael | Cory | |
| 2016 | Search Engines | Bert | |
| Retake | Adam | ||
| 2017 | I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore | Christian | |
| 2017 | Sightless | Detective Bryce | Short film |
| 2018 | The 100th Victim | Earl Fuller | Short film |
| 2019 | The Teleios Act | Paul | Short film |
| 2020 | I Blame Society | Taylor | |
| 2021 | The Madness Inside Me | Francis Tate | |
| 2022 | Hypochondriac | Luke | |
| Drawn into the Night | Tyler | ||
| Nope | Ryder Muybridge |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | A House Divided | Daniel Sampson | Television film |
| 2006–2009 | Dexter | Teenage Dexter | 9 episodes |
| 2007 | Close to Home | Spencer Gordon | Episode: Internet Bride |
| 2008 | Wisegal | Nino Narrator | Television film; voice role |
| Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh | Luke | Television film | |
| Bones | Robbie Timmons | Episode: The Finger in the Nest | |
| Novel Adventures | Miles | 2 episodes | |
| CSI: Miami | Noah Campbell | Episode: Wrecking Crew | |
| Leverage | Michael Clark | Episode: The Bank Shot Job | |
| 2009 | Saving Grace | Luke Keeler | Episode: Do You Believe in Second Chances? |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Craig Mason | Episode: Ghost Town | |
| 2010 | The Deep End | Josh Chapman | Episode: Nothing Personal |
| Avalon High | Marco Campbell | Television film | |
| 2011 | Red Faction: Origins | Leo | Television film |
| The Protector | Sam Campbell | Episode: Pilot | |
| Alphas | Matthew Hurley | Episode: Anger Management | |
| 2012 | Body of Proof | Jack Gordon | Episode: Mind Games |
| American Horror Story | Jed Potter | Episode: Tricks and Treats | |
| 2013 | Major Crimes | Ryan Keller | Episode: Risk Assessment |
| Longmire | Dacus Whitish | Episode: Carcasses | |
| 2014 | The Night Shift | Pvt. Wilson | Episode: Coming Home |
| 2015 | The Mentalist | Ethan Bittaker | Episode: The Whites of His Eyes |
| 2015–2018 | The Flash | Axel Walker / The Trickster | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | S.W.A.T. | Pete | Episode: The Tiffany Experience |
| 2019 | L.A. Confidential | Bobby Inge | Television film |
| 2021 | PEN15 | Roger | Episode: Luminaria |
| 2023–2024 | The Lincoln Lawyer | Julian La Cosse | 9 episodes |
| 2024 | Grey's Anatomy | Brandy Hauser | Episode: I Carry Your Heart |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Titanfall 2 | Titan Pilot | |
| 2019 | Days Gone | Additional voices |
Audio
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Exeter | Ben | Podcast drama; 6 episodes |
As writer
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | I See You | |
| 2021 | The Girlfriend Experience | Staff writer; 4 episodes |
| 2025 | Circles | |
| TBA | Switchboard |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Holes | Stanley | Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco | [30][1] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominate work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gen Art Film Festival | GenArtist Emerging Actor Award | The Discoverers | Won | [31] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Zack, Jessica (September 8, 2014). "Known for dark parts, Graye plays 'sane person' in drama". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Hurwitt, Robert (September 30, 2005). "REVIEW / FamilyStage's 'Holes' knee-deep in kid mystery". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "Actor Devon Graye arrives at the world premiere of Merry Christmas... | WireImage | 114960830". www.wireimage.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Roger (September 9, 2010). "'Legendary' wrestles with flaws and poor acting". Deseret News. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Avalon High (television)". D23. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Fernandez, Borys Kit,Jay A. (September 3, 2009). "Three join After Dark's 'Husk'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Gold, Daniel M. (April 21, 2011). "Siblings on the Road". The New York Times. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Nigel M. (October 11, 2012). "FUTURES: Teenage 'Dexter' Devon Graye on Going Mental for the Second Season of 'American Horror Story'". IndieWire. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (October 8, 2012). "Ron Perlman Joins Cast of Psychological Thriller 'Angry Little God'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Bravo, Tony (May 4, 2014). "Party time after debut of Tom Dolby film 'Last Weekend'". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Phegley, Kiel (January 14, 2015). ""The Flash" Adds "Dexter's" Devon Graye As The New Trickster". CBR. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Gay Indie Film Retake Gets Greenlight After Receiving Funding Boost On Kickstarter | Crowdfund Insider". www.crowdfundinsider.com. December 18, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Wallace, Marlon (January 3, 2017). "Movie Review – Retake (2017)". WBOC TV. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Wiegand, David (June 6, 2017). "Co-star Gavaris' goodbyes to 'Orphan Black' and all the clones". San Francisco Gate. Archived from the original on June 10, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
fellow actor Devon Graye ("Dexter"), whose "Allison Adams" screenplay is on the Black List compilation of promising unfilmed scripts
- ^ Geier, Thom (June 7, 2017). "Helen Hunt to Star in Indie Horror Thriller 'I See You'". TheWrap. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (December 5, 2019). "Film Review: 'I See You'". Variety. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (December 4, 2020). "Matt Reeves, 'Paranormal Activity's' Steven Schneider Team to Produce Period Horror Thriller 'Switchboard' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ White, James (December 6, 2020). "Matt Reeves Producing New Horror Pic Switchboard". Empire. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Roger (August 31, 2021). "Movie Review: Widowed shrink discovers "The Madness Inside Me" after her husband's murder". Movie Nation. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Muir, Nathaniel (September 3, 2021). "'The Madness Inside Me': Psychological thriller with a twist". Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Hughes, Kat (March 15, 2022). "Interview: Devon Graye & Madeline Zima discuss their roles in SXSW stunner 'Hypochondriac'". The Hollywood News. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Duffy, Steve (August 5, 2022). "Actor Devon Graye on How Queer Horror Film 'Hypochondriac' Personifies Trauma | EDGE United States". EDGE Media Network. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Bower, Justin (July 22, 2022). "Nope: 10 Movies & TV Shows Where You've Seen The Cast". ScreenRant. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Grinwald, Adam (August 6, 2022). "'Nope': Who Was that Guy on the Motorcycle?". Collider. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 18, 2024). "'The Lincoln Lawyer' Season 3: First-Look Photos Drop As Production Begins; Devon Graye Set To Recur Alongside Neve Campbell & More". Deadline. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Hibbs, James; Moss, Molly (October 24, 2024). "The Lincoln Lawyer cast | Who plays who in season 3? | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (June 14, 2024). "'Circle': Netflix's 2015 Cult Horror Film Entering Production on an Indie Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Jung, E. Alex. "Jordan Gavaris On Why He Waited to Come Out". Vulture. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ Shulman, Randy (September 5, 2022). "Jordan Gavaris Jumps into the Deep End of 'The Lake'". Metro Weekly. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Hartgrave, "Buzzin" Lee (September 30, 2005). "There's A Few Holes In Holes". Beyond Chron. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ ""The Discoverers" Co-Stars Devon Graye And Madeleine Martin Receive Emerging Actor Awards At The 18th Annual GenArt Film Festival". ShootOnline. November 7, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Devon Graye at IMDb
Devon Graye
View on GrokipediaEarly life and education
Childhood and family background
Devon Graye was born on March 8, 1987, in Mountain View, California.[14] During his early years, Graye was homeschooled by his teacher parents as the family relocated frequently within California, including periods in San Jose and Modesto.[7] His mother, who is English, was particularly influential in nurturing his creative side; as a young child unable to yet read or write, Graye would dictate stories and scripts to her, igniting an early fascination with narrative and performance.[15][6] At age six, Graye's interest in acting crystallized after witnessing his father perform in a local church play, prompting him to declare to his parents his ambition to pursue a career in the field and half-jokingly warn that he would run away to Hollywood if the family did not move there by the time he turned thirteen.[6] These familial interactions and supportive environment laid the groundwork for his lifelong passion for storytelling and the performing arts.[15]Schooling and early training
Graye attended high school in the United Kingdom for all four years, where his family had relocated during his early adolescence.[16][14] At the age of 17, his family moved back to Pleasanton, California, marking a significant transition in his educational path.[6] Following this relocation, he pursued formal acting training at the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) in San Francisco, enrolling in the Young Conservatory program to develop his performance skills.[7][8] This period of study provided foundational preparation for his early involvement in theater, including participation in the 2005 stage production of Holes at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre, which served as an initial platform for applying his training.[17]Professional career
Acting roles
Graye made his professional acting debut in 2006, portraying Daniel Sampson in the ABC Family television movie A House Divided, a drama centered on family secrets and racial tensions.[18] This early role marked his entry into the industry after brief training, setting the stage for guest appearances on series like Close to Home.[8] His breakthrough came with the recurring role of teenage Dexter Morgan on Showtime's Dexter from 2006 to 2007, appearing in nine episodes that depicted the character's formative years through flashbacks.[2] The part, which captured the young serial killer's psychological complexity, provided Graye with significant exposure and established him in supporting television roles during the late 2000s and early 2010s.[19] Graye expanded into genre television with his portrayal of Axel Walker, the second incarnation of the villainous Trickster, on The CW's The Flash. He appeared in two episodes across 2015 and 2018—"Tricksters" and "The Elongated Knight Rises"—opposite Mark Hamill's original Trickster, showcasing his ability to handle comic book antagonists with manic energy.[20][21] Transitioning to film, Graye took on the lead role of Michael Brindle, a young man with intellectual disabilities entangled in his brother's moral dilemmas, in the 2014 psychological thriller 13 Sins.[22] This performance highlighted his range in dramatic and suspenseful narratives. He later appeared as the opportunistic paparazzo Ryder Muybridge in Jordan Peele's 2022 science fiction horror film Nope, contributing to the ensemble's exploration of spectacle and trauma.[23] In recent years, Graye has demonstrated versatility across genres, evolving from episodic television support to more prominent film parts in horror, sci-fi, and drama. He guest-starred as Brady Hauser in the season 20 episode of ABC's Grey's Anatomy (2024).[24] His recurring role as Julian La Cosse, a musician accused of murder, in Season 3 of Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer (2024) underscores this progression, blending legal drama with character-driven intensity over multiple episodes.[25][11]Writing and directing projects
Graye began transitioning from acting to screenwriting during his early career, drawing on a lifelong interest in storytelling that originated in childhood when he would dictate scripts to his mother before learning to type.[15] His spec script Allison Adams, a thriller about a missing girl, was featured on the 2016 Black List of most-liked unproduced screenplays.[26] This creative foundation, combined with his on-set experiences, informed his view that writing enhances acting and vice versa, allowing him to explore narrative structures more deeply.[27] His screenwriting debut came with the 2019 horror thriller I See You, for which he penned the screenplay about a detective's family haunted by eerie events amid a child abduction investigation.[28] Directed by Adam Randall, the film premiered at South by Southwest and starred Helen Hunt and Jon Tenney, with Graye also appearing in a supporting role as Todd.[10] In 2020, Graye's spec script Switchboard, a period horror set in the 1940s involving a switchboard operator entangled with a serial killer, was acquired by Dark Hell Productions and set for development with producers Matt Reeves and Steven Schneider.[29] The project was last reported in development in 2020.[30] Graye expanded his writing portfolio in June 2024 with the announcement that he is scripting the sequel to the 2015 cult psychological thriller Circle, titled Circles, financed by Netflix and exploring the survivors' lives 17 years later amid new threats; filming began in June 2025 under director Niels Bourgonje.[3][31] Marking his directing debut, Graye is writer-director on the upcoming horror film Dirty, produced by Jordan Gavaris under Let's Get Dirty LTD and supported by a Telefilm Canada investment in June 2025.[32] The project was selected for the 2025 Gotham Week Project Market, showcasing international works in development.[13]Personal life
Relationships and marriage
Devon Graye is openly gay and has been public about his sexual orientation through his relationship and marriage.[33] Graye began dating actor Jordan Gavaris in September 2013 after meeting on Twitter through a mutual connection with Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany, who shared a photo of Graye that prompted Gavaris to reach out.[12][34] Their initial meeting occurred over coffee in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood, where they quickly became exclusive a week later, navigating a long-distance phase until Gavaris relocated to join him.[12][34] The couple married in 2018 in a small ceremony at Gavaris's parents' backyard with 24 guests, marking a commitment after five years together.[34][35] Gavaris has described married life as a deepened partnership focused on mutual support during challenges.[34] In their professional collaboration, Graye and Gavaris co-produced the 2025 horror-thriller Dirty, which Graye also wrote and directed, highlighting their shared creative endeavors.[36]Family and recent milestones
Graye and his husband, actor Jordan Gavaris, have maintained a private family life since their 2018 marriage, focusing on their long-term partnership that began in 2013. After more than 11 years together, the couple marked a significant professional milestone in early 2025 through a "filmmaker swap," described by Gavaris as a "big new step" in their relationship, where both separately collaborated with director Addison Heimann—Graye on Hypochondriac (2022) and Gavaris on Touch Me (2025).[37] In a February 2025 interview, Gavaris reflected on the enduring nature of their bond, recounting how they met at age 23 and experienced "love at first sight." He highlighted how their shared experiences in acting and filmmaking have strengthened their partnership, allowing them to support each other's careers while balancing personal commitments. This has influenced their professional choices, leading to joint ventures such as Gavaris producing Graye's directorial project Dirty, selected for the 2025 Gotham Week Project Market Slate.[37][36] The couple's approach to work-life balance emphasizes mutual encouragement, with Gavaris noting in the same interview that their aligned creative interests help navigate the demands of Hollywood as a married duo. No public details have emerged regarding children or further family expansions as of November 2025.[37]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role/Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Legendary | Cal Chetley | Lead role in sports drama about high school wrestling. [38] |
| 2011 | Husk | Scott | Lead role in horror film. [39] |
| 2012 | The Discoverers | Jack | Supporting role in dark comedy road trip film. [40] |
| 2014 | Last Weekend | Luke Caswell | Supporting role in family drama. [41] |
| 2014 | 13 Sins | Michael Brindle | Lead role in horror thriller. [22] |
| 2015 | I Am Michael | Cory | Supporting role in drama. [42] |
| 2016 | Retake | Evan | Lead role in LGBTQ drama. [43] |
| 2017 | I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore | Christian | Supporting role in black comedy crime film. [44] |
| 2019 | I See You | Todd / Writer | Lead role; screenplay for horror mystery film; also executive producer. [4] |
| 2022 | Hypochondriac | Luke | Lead role in psychological horror film. [45] |
| 2022 | Nope | Ryder Muybridge | Supporting role in science fiction horror film. [46] |
| TBA | Switchboard | Writer | Upcoming period horror thriller screenplay. [29] |
| TBA | Circles | Writer | Sequel to 2015 film Circle; in production as of 2025. [31] |
| TBA | Dirty | Director | Upcoming horror film; director and writer (2026). [47] |
