Dylan O’Brien is about to sprint onto our screens (Picture: AP//20th Century Fox, Ben Rothstein)

If you haven’t heard about Dylan O’Brien already, prepare to. This guy is the next big thing.

Although he already has an army of loyal fans, Dylan’s about to become recognisable all over the world as he plays Thomas in the latest young adult adaptation franchise, The Maze Runner.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 23-year-old actor:

1. Dylan used to post videos on Youtube before he started acting


He refuses to delete the old clips, even though they make him cringe.

2. He has 2.16 million followers on Twitter (with plenty more to come)

That’s more than Captain America’s Chris Evans and Tom Hiddleston!



3. … and his tweets are pretty popular

The new #MazeRunnerPoster is out!!!! Check it right here :) exciting stuff @jenniferlawrence pic.twitter.com/d4I1mO67OL — Dylan O’Brien (@dylanobrien) July 28, 2014

4. He plays Stiles in Teen Wolf

Apparently when Dylan auditioned for the show he only provided two Youtube links on his CV.

He was supposed to audition for Scott but asked to read for Stiles instead and won the role.

5. Last year he was the sixth most reblogged actor on Tumblr

Mainly because of his amazing friendships with the Teen Wolf cast.

6. He used to play drums in a band called ‘Slow Kids at Play’

They have a new drummer now, but Dylan continues to support his old bandmates and vice versa.

7. He describes himself as a ‘long suffering Mets fan’

So imagine his excitement when this happened!

8. He had a pretty memorable appearance in New Girl

But don’t worry he ships Nick and Jess.

Hope everybody liked @NewGirlonFOX tonight!! Such a great episode, can’t believe I got to be in it… #nick&jess4ever ya know? — Dylan O’Brien (@dylanobrien) May 1, 2013

9. He proved his heartthrob status in indie movie The First Time

Dylan impressed as Dave in The First Time, a romantic comedy written and directed by Jon Kasdan. He certainly proved that he was leading man material in the movie.

10. He’s been dating Britt Robertson since 2012

So that’s why they had so much chemistry when they starred alongside each other in The First Time…

11. He’s great friends with the rest of The Maze Runner cast

The cast will reunite for the sequel (Picture: AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Ben Rothstein)

It’s a good job too as the film’s sequel, The Scorch Trials, is slated for a September 2015 release.

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