Overview

• After Gossip Girl concluded in 2012, Crawford said he was stuck in a “jail of the CW pretty boy,” which he felt limited casting directors’ perception of his range.
• He endured years of false starts and disappointments while admitting he was harder on himself than necessary in pursuit of diverse roles.
• In 2019, Crawford read for The Deep alongside roughly 50 contenders, delivering both a dark scene and a comedic moment that impressed showrunner Eric Kripke.
• Crawford credited Kripke’s supportive rehearsal process and creative freedom for allowing him to deepen his portrayal and expand his acting range.
• The Boys is currently filming its fifth and final season on Prime Video, with Crawford’s performance as The Deep reshaping his public image.