Uncovering the Truth: Dylan O'Brien Stars in Hulu's Comedy Pilot 'Lex
Dylan O’Brien has been cast in the lead role of the Hulu comedy pilot called "Lex." The show follows Lex, a former reality star who accidentally captures a murder in the background of a video and becomes entangled in a global conspiracy. As he navigates dangerous situations, Lex must use his reality TV skills to survive, uncover the truth, and make a comeback on television. This project marks O’Brien's return to regular television roles since his time on "Teen Wolf."
O’Brien, known for his roles in the "Maze Runner" franchise and other films, will also serve as an executive producer on "Lex." The pilot is written and executive produced by Sean Clements, with Paul Simms also on board as an executive producer. The studio behind the project is 20th Television.
Hulu has several pilots in the works, including the drama "Young Americans" and projects like "Southern Bastards," "Durango," and "Chicks." Additionally, Hulu's Onyx Collective is developing a pilot for a reboot of "X-Files" produced by Ryan Coogler and starring Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel.
In conclusion, Dylan O’Brien's involvement in the Hulu comedy pilot "Lex" marks a return to television for the actor, who will also serve as an executive producer on the project. The show follows the character of Lex as he navigates a dangerous conspiracy and tries to make a comeback on TV, using his reality TV skills to survive and uncover the truth.