Dylan O’brien Stars as Controversial Reality Star in Hulu Pilot

WHO:

Deadline - Dylan O’Brien has been tapped as the lead of the Hulu comedy pilot "Lex."

Variety - Sean Clements is the writer of the pilot, and Paul Simms is a comedy veteran involved in the project.

WHAT:

Deadline - The comedy pilot "Lex" centers on a disgraced former reality star.

Variety - The logline for the show states that Lex, played by O’Brien, accidentally films a murder in the background of a $20,000 party.

WHEN:

Variety - The pilot order for "Lex" was originally announced in March.

HOW:

Deadline - Dylan O’Brien will also executive produce the pilot alongside its writer and Paul Simms.

(UPDATED June 30, 2026 17:40 UTC)

Dylan O’Brien has been announced as the lead in the Hulu comedy pilot "Lex," where he will portray a disgraced former reality star who accidentally films a murder during a lavish $20,000 party. The pilot, which was originally ordered in March, features Sean Clements as the writer and comedy veteran Paul Simms as part of the team. In addition to his acting role, O’Brien will also serve as an executive producer for the project.