It is not surprising, following the worldwide success ofThe Twilight Sagamoviesamong teenage audiences, that vampires and werewolves rose to the top of the list as the most appealing characters to the public during the 2010s. This is why, after the premiere of the franchise inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s books, TV and film productions began to explore these themes once again, with many series and movies featuring these popular creatures.
Among the most popular ones wasTeen Wolf, a TV series created by Jeff Davis for MTV that was inspired by the 1985 movie of the same name. Starring Tyler Posey, Dylan O’Brien, Crystal Reed ,and Tyler Hoechlin, among other actors,Teen Wolfrevolved around Scott McCall (Posey), a teenager who, upon being attacked, turns into a werewolf. From then on, Scott is faced with the challenging task of learning to master his newfound violent nature, paying special attention not to reveal his identity, or hurt those in his close circle. Over the course of the series' six seasons, Scott faced several enemies, albeit fortunately with the help of his allies.
Recently, perVariety, Paramount+ announced aTeen Wolfsequel movie and a spin-off entitledWolf Pack. To the joy of fans,Teen Wolf The Moviewill feature most of the original cast. As a matter of fact, only O’Brien has made the decision not to be part of the movie, according toPop Sugar. Both productions are due for release sometime this year, but no premiere dates have been announced yet. As we wait, let’s take a look at some cast members' careers and their recent projects.
WhileJR Bourneappeared in every season ofTeen Wolf, he only became a major character in the final season. This Canadian actor starred as Chris Argent, Allison’s father and werewolf-hunter veteran. After his appearance in the show, Bourne was cast in the mystery dramaSomewhere Between, and two years later, he landed a role in the sci-fi dramaThe 100. His latest projects so far were the 2018 thrillerHospitalityand the crime drama television seriesMayans M.C.
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Linden Ashby
Before joining the cast of this teen series,Linden Ashbywas already known for his portrayal of Brett Cooper inMelrose Place, the primetime television soap opera that aired on Fox. The actor who played Sheriff Noah Stilinski inTeen Wolfmostly worked in television series, but over the years he also took part in movies such asMortal Kombat,The Joneses, andIron Man 3. His latest appearances so far in television series were inLifeline,Trinkets, andNCIS: New Orleans, where he had a minor role as Tony Hicks in the episode “Pride and Prejudice.”
Shelley Hennig
From the third season ofTeen Wolfonwards,Shelley Hennigstarred as Malia Tate. Following her appearance in the series, the actress and model, known for her role in the soap operaDays of Our Lives, went on to star in a handful of movies and series. Some of the most well-known areGatlopp,When We First Met, and the showThe Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window. Hennig is currently part of the cast of four projects whose release dates have not yet been announced: the seriesCrazy For YouandObliterated, and the filmsFluxxandThe List.
Holland Roden
The actress who brought Lydia Martin to life onTeen Wolfis very well-known within the horror genre for her roles in the horror anthologiesChannel Zero: Butcher’s Block,Loreand the movieNo Escape, all of which followed the teen series. Over the last few years,Holland Rodenhas kept herself busy, starring in theMayans M.C.series and the moviesEscape Room: Tournament of Champions,Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman,Obsessed to DeathandMother, May I?At the same time, she also appeared inThe Re-Education of Molly Singer, a production whose release date has not yet been announced.
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Tyler Hoechlin
Tyler Hoechlinis an actor who is well-known for his appearances in a number of TV series. Prior to playing Derek Hale inTeen Wolf, he starred in the family drama7th Heaven, where he portrayed Martin Brewer. Hoechlin’s most important part after the teen series came with his portrayal of Superman in the seriesSupergirlandSuperman & Lois, a role he reprised inLegends of Tomorrow. Hoechlin also ventured into the film industry, with his most outstanding movies beingThe Domestics,Palm Springs, andEverybody Wants Some!!
Crystal Reed
Crystal Reedgained notoriety for her role as Allison Argent inTeen Wolf. Her interpretation went on up to the third season finale, after which she decided to leave the cast because of the age gap she had with her character. Following the show, Reed appeared in the filmsToo Late,Ghostland, andEscape the Field, a horror production directed by Emerson Moore and released in 2022. Within TV productions, Crystal also landed some prominent roles. Among them, it is worth mentioning her roles inGothamandSwamp Thing.
Dylan O’Brien
Stiles Stilinski is one of the biggest roles ofDylan O’Brien’s career. But, while appearing inTeen Wolf, the actor gained greater prominence by starring in theMaze Runnertrilogy. Following his time on the teen series, O’Brien went on to appear in anumber of moviesand shows. Some of his most noteworthy films includeLove and Monsters,The Outfit, andDeepwater Horizon, as well as his starring role inAll Too Well: The Short Film, written and directed by Taylor Swift. His latest projects to date are the filmsNot OkayandThe Vanishings at Caddo Lake, both of which have yet to be released.
Tyler Posey
Tyler Poseyheaded the cast ofTeen Wolfas Scott McCall, a role that soon became one of the most well-known of his career. The actor and singer went a long way not only in both film and television, but also in music, joining several bands, working as a DJ, and even releasing a few records. Among his most famous movies areAlone,Truth or Dare, andThe Last Summer, and among TV series, he made recurring appearances inJane the Virginand had a leading role in theMarvel Risingfranchise,Scream: Resurrectionand Fast & Furious Spy Racers.
