Dylan O’Brien to Star in Hulu Comedy Pilot “Lex,” Returning to Series Lead Role

Hulu is developing a new comedy pilot titled “Lex” with Dylan O’Brien attached to headline, according to Deadline. The project marks O’Brien’s first series role since his television debut on “Teen Wolf,” when he first gained prominence as a series actor.

Deadline reports that O’Brien will also executive produce the pilot. The series will be created in partnership with writer Sean Clements, who is also set to executive produce, along with Paul Simms, a comedy veteran named as an executive producer on the pilot.

“Lex” centers on Lex, a disgraced former reality star, setting the premise in the aftermath of public attention and fallout. Deadline’s description frames the character as having fallen from favor, with the comedy drawing on the contrast between reality-star fame and the character’s attempts to reset her life.

Beyond O’Brien’s casting, Deadline’s announcement also ties the pilot to the project’s development leadership team. Clements, in addition to writing, is slated to help shape the comedy through his executive producer role, while Simms brings additional comedy experience to the production lineup.

The announcement does not include a premiere date or a full cast list. It also does not specify when Hulu is expected to decide whether to move the pilot into series production, which is typical for projects that are released first as pilots while streamers evaluate broader audience and scheduling needs.

For O’Brien, the Hulu comedy represents a return to leading a weekly scripted series after a period in which he has taken on a variety of film and other screen roles rather than serving as the front-facing star of a series run. Deadline positioned the “Lex” lead as his next step back into series work after “Teen Wolf.”

Hulu’s decision to build “Lex” around a reality-star figure also reflects continued streaming interest in comedy that blends recognizable entertainment-world dynamics with scripted narrative. The project’s development will likely be watched by audiences interested in character-driven comedy, as well as by industry observers tracking how streamers balance comedy content against subscriber preferences and competitive release schedules.

If Hulu proceeds beyond the pilot stage, “Lex” would add another comedy to the platform’s scripted lineup, with O’Brien, Clements, and Simms positioned as the core creative team behind the series’ tone and story structure.