Where Is the 13 Reasons Why Cast Now? Inside the Unexpected Career Shifts
By Alexander Ross
Dylan Minnette anchored the show as Clay Jensen, carrying the narrative across all four seasons. His performance earned critical praise for capturing quiet grief and escalating psychological strain. With credits already spanning Lost, Prison Break, and Goosebumps, Minnette appeared poised to claim a steady stream of studio leading-man roles.
Instead, he adjusted his trajectory. Minnette redirected his creative energy into Wallows, the indie rock trio he formed with childhood friends Braeden Lemasters and Cole Preston. What began as a passionate side project quickly evolved into a commercial powerhouse.
Following the band's breakout single "Are You Bored Yet?" (featuring Clairo), Wallows signed with Atlantic Records, released major studio albums including Tell Me That It’s Over and Model, and headlined landmark music festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Reading & Leeds. While Minnette still makes occasional screen appearances, notably in the 2022 Scream revival and Hulu's miniseries The Dropout, he has made his focus clear: music takes precedence over audition rooms.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
