227. The Rise And Journey of Dylan O’Brien: A Superstar In the Making

Published: April 20, 2021, 5 p.m.

Many fans of the hit MTV show, ‘Teen Wolf’, have known about Dylan O’Brien since he was introduced as the lovable Stiles Stalinski in 2011 — my introduction to him came in Wes Ball’s 2014 young-adult film, ‘The Maze Runner’, as protagonist Thomas. Coming out of the film, I enjoyed the intense action sequences and mysterious plot. But what stood out to me most was O’Brien — in the lead role he shined and before ‘The Maze Runner’, I had never heard of him. Since seeing him sprint away from Grievers through the vine-covered maze, Dylan O’Brien has become one of my favorite actors working and has established for himself a very successful career. There is no doubt O’Brien isn’t already a star — but I think he can be more. I believe O’Brien has the potential to be on the level of some of the biggest up-and-coming superstars in Hollywood such as Tom Holland and Zendaya. Through a discussion of his films, I will pitch to you why the twenty-nine-year-old Mets fan is Hollywood's next superstar, primed for starring roles in Oscar contenders and blockbusters alike. 


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Written by Sean Aversa


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