George Rexstrew, the British actor, singer, director, and theatre performer, is all set to make a leap in his career after starring in the lead role in Netflix’s “Dead Boy Detectives,” which premieres on April 25.
Key Takeaways
- George Rexstrew, 26, is playing the lead role in Netflix’s “Dead Boy Detectives.”
- He is a graduate of LAMDA, where he has starred in lots of theatre.
- The talented actor is proficient in singing and dancing, has a good command of multiple languages, and can perform action sequences.
The DC Comic drama was initially said to be released on HBO Max but has been officially transferred to Netflix, with it unveiling the first official teaser.
The show stars George Rexstrew (Edwin Payne) and Jayden Revri (Charles Rowlan) as dead teenagers who are best friends and business partners running the Dead Boy Detective Agency.
Based on characters created for DC by Neil Gaiman, the supernatural series deals with them cracking down on some of the realm’s most mystifying paranormal cases.
Skills And Experience Of George Rexstrew
The 26-year-old actor (born on May 6th, 1997) is practically a newbie; his casting as Edwin Payne in the series is his first official television role.
Before this, his only screen role was in the short movie “Findhorn Case 31.08.18″ (2023).
Regardless, the 5′ 11″ is a talented singer and dancer with a tenor voice who is well-versed in historical, flamenco, ballroom, and tap dance.
He’s also trained in stage combat, particularly in saber, sword, and rapier fights. In addition, George can speak several languages, including Italian, Spanish, French, and Catalan.
On the other hand, George does have experience in professional theatre. He has been part of “Much Ado About Nothing,” “The Boy James,” “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me,” and “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” to name a few.
Likewise, his play “SCREEN 9,” which he created and starred in, was met with good reviews after being transferred from the Edinburgh Fringe to a run at the Pleasance Theatre.
Talking about his education, George is a London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) graduate who did an MFA in Professional Acting (2018-2020).
There, he worked in several other LAMDA productions, including “Appropriate,” “Twelfth Night,” and “Baby Boom.”
Moreover, Rexstrew was also the runner-up at LAMDA Fight Night (2019) and won Leverhulme Arts Scholar (2018-2020).
FAQs
How Can I Watch Dead Boy Detectives?
You can stream the whole 8 episodes on Netflix on April 25.
Is Edwin In love With Charles In Dead Boy Detectives?
Yes, he is in one-sided love but cannot directly express it due to his unwillingness.
What Is The Ghost Detective Agency In Doom Patrol?
It is a detective agency in charge of solving paranormal cases.
