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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.

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Early life

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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

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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

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Graye is gay and began dating actor Jordan Gavaris in September 2013.[28] They married in 2018.[29]

Filmography

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Film

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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

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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

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Year Title Role Notes
2016 Titanfall 2 Titan Pilot
2019 Days Gone Additional voices

Audio

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Year Title Role Note
2018 Exeter Ben Podcast drama; 6 episodes

As writer

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Year Title Notes
2019 I See You
2021 The Girlfriend Experience Staff writer; 4 episodes
2025 Circles
TBA Switchboard

Stage

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Year Title Role Venue Ref.
2005 Holes Stanley Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco [30][1]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominate work Result Ref.
2013 Gen Art Film Festival GenArtist Emerging Actor Award The Discoverers Won [31]

References

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Devon Graye (born March 8, 1987) is an American actor and known for his early breakout role as the teenage version of the titular in the Showtime series Dexter (2006–2007). He has built a diverse career spanning television guest appearances, lead film roles, and original , with notable credits including the horror thriller I See You (2019), which he wrote, and a supporting role as paparazzo Ryder Muybridge in Jordan Peele's Nope (2022). Born in , Graye spent part of his formative years abroad, attending high school in the before returning to the at age 17. He pursued formal training in acting at the in , where he honed his craft through theater productions and young conservatory programs. Graye's acting career began in the mid-2000s with his recurring portrayal of young across nine episodes of Dexter, a role that showcased his ability to embody complex, morally ambiguous characters from a young age. He followed this with guest spots on procedural dramas such as Bones and , establishing himself as a versatile supporting player in television. In film, he earned praise for his lead performance as introspective wrestler Cal Chetley in the coming-of-age sports drama Legendary (2010), directed by . Transitioning into screenwriting, Graye's spec script Allison Adams landed on the 2016 Black List, highlighting his emerging talent in crafting tense, psychological narratives. This led to his debut feature credit with I See You, a critically acclaimed mystery-horror film starring Helen Hunt that explored themes of family secrets and supernatural intrusion. More recently, he penned the sequel to the 2015 cult hit Circle for Netflix and took on a recurring role in the third season of the legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer (2024), opposite Neve Campbell. In his personal life, Graye has been married to actor since 2018, whom he met online through a mutual friend associated with ; the couple has collaborated creatively, including on projects. As of November 2025, Graye continues to balance acting and writing, with upcoming projects including directing Dirty and the Circle sequel underscoring his dual contributions to independent and mainstream genre storytelling.

Early life and education

Childhood and family background

Devon Graye was born on March 8, 1987, in . During his early years, Graye was homeschooled by his teacher parents as the family relocated frequently within , including periods in San Jose and Modesto. 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. 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. These familial interactions and supportive environment laid the groundwork for his lifelong passion for storytelling and the performing arts.

Schooling and early training

Graye attended high school in the for all four years, where his family had relocated during his early adolescence. At the age of 17, his family moved back to , marking a significant transition in his educational path. Following this relocation, he pursued formal acting training at the (A.C.T.) in , enrolling in the Young Conservatory program to develop his performance skills. 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.

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. This early role marked his entry into the industry after brief training, setting the stage for guest appearances on series like Close to Home. His breakthrough came with the recurring role of teenage on Showtime's Dexter from 2006 to 2007, appearing in nine episodes that depicted the character's formative years through flashbacks. 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. Graye expanded into genre television with his portrayal of Axel Walker, the second incarnation of the villainous , 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 , showcasing his ability to handle comic book antagonists with manic energy. 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 13 Sins. This performance highlighted his range in dramatic and suspenseful narratives. He later appeared as the opportunistic paparazzo Ryder Muybridge in Jordan Peele's 2022 Nope, contributing to the ensemble's exploration of spectacle and trauma. In recent years, Graye has demonstrated versatility across genres, evolving from episodic television support to more prominent film parts in horror, sci-fi, and . He guest-starred as Brady Hauser in the season 20 episode of ABC's (2024). His recurring role as Julian La Cosse, a accused of murder, in Season 3 of 's (2024) underscores this progression, blending legal with character-driven intensity over multiple episodes.

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. His spec script Allison Adams, a thriller about a missing girl, was featured on the 2016 Black List of most-liked unproduced screenplays. 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. 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 investigation. Directed by Randall, the film premiered at and starred and , with Graye also appearing in a supporting role as Todd. In 2020, Graye's spec script Switchboard, a period horror set in the 1940s involving a entangled with a , was acquired by Dark Hell Productions and set for development with producers and Steven Schneider. The project was last reported in development in 2020. Graye expanded his writing portfolio in June 2024 with the announcement that he is scripting the sequel to the 2015 cult Circle, titled Circles, financed by and exploring the survivors' lives 17 years later amid new threats; filming began in June 2025 under director Niels Bourgonje. Marking his directing debut, Graye is writer-director on the upcoming Dirty, produced by under Let's Get Dirty LTD and supported by a investment in June 2025. The project was selected for the 2025 Gotham Week Project Market, showcasing international works in development.

Personal life

Relationships and marriage

Devon Graye is openly and has been public about his through his relationship and . Graye began dating actor in September 2013 after meeting on through a mutual connection with Orphan Black star , who shared a photo of Graye that prompted Gavaris to reach out. Their initial meeting occurred over coffee in ' Silver Lake neighborhood, where they quickly became exclusive a week later, navigating a long-distance phase until Gavaris relocated to join him. The couple married in 2018 in a small at Gavaris's parents' backyard with 24 guests, marking a commitment after five years together. Gavaris has described married life as a deepened focused on mutual support during challenges. 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.

Family and recent milestones

Graye and his husband, actor , 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). In a 2025 interview, Gavaris reflected on the enduring nature of their bond, recounting how they met at age 23 and experienced "." He highlighted how their shared experiences in and 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. 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.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole/CreditNotes
2010LegendaryCal ChetleyLead role in sports drama about high school wrestling.
2011ScottLead role in .
2012JackSupporting role in dark road trip film.
2014Last WeekendLuke CaswellSupporting role in family drama.
2014Michael BrindleLead role in horror thriller.
2015CorySupporting role in drama.
2016RetakeEvanLead role in LGBTQ drama.
2017I Don't Feel at Home in This World AnymoreChristianSupporting role in .
2019I See YouTodd / Lead role; for horror ; also executive producer.
2022HypochondriacLukeLead role in film.
2022NopeRyder MuybridgeSupporting role in science fiction .
TBASwitchboardUpcoming period horror thriller .
TBACircles to 2015 film ; in production as of 2025.
TBADirtyDirectorUpcoming ; director and writer (2026).

Television

Devon Graye began his television career with a series of guest appearances on procedural dramas in the mid-2000s. His early credits include roles such as Spencer Gordon in an episode of Close to Home (2005) and Robbie Timmons in Bones (2008). He also appeared as Noah Campbell in CSI: Miami (2008), Michael Clark in Leverage (2008), and Brandon in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2009). Graye's breakthrough came with his recurring role as the teenage version of the titular character, Dexter Morgan, on the Showtime series Dexter from 2006 to 2008, appearing in nine episodes across the first three seasons. This portrayal provided insight into the character's formative years and marked a significant step in his career. Subsequent guest spots included Travis in Greek (2008), Scott in The Shield (2008), and Ethan Bittaker in The Mentalist (2015). In 2012, Graye portrayed Jed Potter, a troubled teenager admitted to Briarcliff Manor, in the episode "Tricks and Treats" of . He continued with additional one-off roles, such as Pete in S.W.A.T. (2018) and Leo in the TV movie (2011). Graye gained further recognition for his portrayal of Axel Walker, the second iteration of the villainous , in two episodes of The Flash: "Tricksters" (season 1, 2015) and "The Elongated Knight-Rises" (season 4, 2018). His performance drew comparisons to the character's roots and Mark Hamill's earlier live-action depiction. More recently, Graye has taken on recurring roles in serialized dramas. He appeared as Julian La Cosse in nine episodes of The Lincoln Lawyer across seasons 2 and 3 (2023–2024), playing a key associate to the protagonist Mickey Haller. In 2024, he guest-starred as Brady Hauser in an episode of Grey's Anatomy.

Other media

Graye has contributed to video games through voice acting. In 2019, he provided additional voices for Days Gone, an open-world action-adventure game developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, set in a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest where players control biker Deacon St. John amid a zombie-like outbreak. In audio media, Graye starred in the podcast drama Exeter (2018), portraying the character Ben across all six episodes. The series, produced by Hutch Parker Entertainment, centers on a veteran detective revisiting a wrongful conviction case after the accused is exonerated following a decade in prison.

Stage work

Theatre performances

Devon Graye began his acting journey through formal training at the American Conservatory Theater (ACT) Young Conservatory in San Francisco, where he enrolled shortly after high school graduation around age 18. This intensive program honed his skills and ignited his passion for performance, providing a foundation in classical and contemporary techniques that shaped his early professional approach. Graye's most notable theatre role came in 2005 when he portrayed the lead character Stanley Yelnats in the stage adaptation of Louis Sachar's novel Holes, presented by SHN and as part of the Best of Broadway's FamilyStage series at the Orpheum Theatre in . The , adapted by Sachar himself, followed Stanley's wrongful and detention at a juvenile camp, with Graye delivering a performance noted for its charm and understated reliability amid the ensemble-driven narrative. Critics praised his anchoring presence as a recent high school graduate and ACT student, highlighting how the production served as a pivotal launchpad for his transition to screen shortly thereafter. During his formative years, Devon Graye trained at the (A.C.T.) in , where he honed his craft as an through participation in various and productions, though no specific or technical roles are documented in available records. As an alumnus of the program, Graye credits his early exposure to professional environments at A.C.T. for shaping his approach to performance, but he has not been credited with writing, directing, or producing contributions to stage projects as of 2025. His directing and writing efforts have instead focused on film and television, with no major theatre-specific endeavors emerging in recent years.

Recognition

Awards

Devon Graye received the GenArt Stargazer Award for Emerging Actor at the 18th Annual GenArt in 2013 for his performance in the independent film , where he portrayed the lead role of Zachary, a teenager navigating dynamics during a . This recognition highlighted his breakout performance in the dramedy, co-starring alongside and , and marked an early accolade in his acting career.

Nominations and honors

Graye's spec script Allison Adams was featured on the 2016 Black List, an annual survey of the most liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood, ranking sixth overall and highlighting his talent for psychological thrillers. Graye's screenplay for the 2019 horror thriller I See You earned the film a nomination for the Local Heroes Competition at the 2019 Cleveland International Film Festival, highlighting his emerging voice in genre writing. In 2025, Graye's directorial debut Dirty, a Canadian horror feature he also wrote and produced with Jordan Gavaris, was selected for the Gotham Week Project Market slate, an invitation-only industry forum connecting emerging projects with executives and financiers. This recognition underscores his transition to directing and positions the project among 90 curated works in development, production, or post-production. Additionally, Graye's script for Circles, the sequel to the 2015 cult sci-fi thriller Circle, has drawn attention for reviving the franchise's exploration of moral dilemmas, with production commencing in June 2025 under producers Michael Nardelli and Brent Stiefel. While no formal nominations have been announced for the project as of November 2025, its greenlight by Netflix signals industry validation of his writing contributions to high-profile genre revivals. His portrayal of teenage Dexter Morgan in the Showtime series Dexter (2006–2007) received acclaim for capturing the character's early psychological complexity, contributing to the show's broader critical success, though without individual acting nominations.

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