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Dylan O'Brien Leads Hulu’s Dark Comedy ‘Lex’ Pilot

7/1/2026

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O'Brien Stars Lex

Dylan O'Brien will star as Lex and executive-produce Hulu’s comedy pilot Lex, co-producing with writer Sean Clements and veteran Paul Simms.
The show follows a disgraced former reality star who unintentionally records a murder in a $20 Cameo video and is pursued by a global conspiracy.
Produced by 20th Television, the pilot marks O'Brien’s first series role since Teen Wolf after his recent Sundance-awarded work on Send Help and Twinless.

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O'Brien Produces Lex

The Lex pilot order was disclosed in March 2026, confirming Hulu’s early commitment to the project.
The actor Dylan O'Brien is represented by William Morris Endeavor, Principal Entertainment LA, and Lichter Grossman, which are handling his executive-producer role on Lex.
Hulu’s comedy pilot slate also includes Southern Bastards and Durango, demonstrating high-profile talent recruitment.
Onyx Collective’s X-Files reboot pilot, overseen by director Ryan Coogler, casts Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel.

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Historical Context

Hulu entered original programming in 2011 with the web series The Morning After and launched its first scripted hit, The Handmaid’s Tale, on April 26 2017. The series earned major awards and helped the service rebrand globally on October 8 2025, replacing Star outside the U.S. The 2026 comedy pilot Lex, produced with 20th Television, follows this proven original-content model.

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O'Brien Stars Lex

Dylan O'Brien will star as Lex and executive-produce Hulu’s comedy pilot Lex, co-producing with writer Sean Clements and veteran Paul Simms.
The show follows a disgraced former reality star who unintentionally records a murder in a $20 Cameo video and is pursued by a global conspiracy.
Produced by 20th Television, the pilot marks O'Brien’s first series role since Teen Wolf after his recent Sundance-awarded work on Send Help and Twinless.

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