Thomas Doherty and Grace Van Patten on Vampires, Threesomes, and Hollywood Dreams Thomas Doherty and Grace Van Patten, two actors with distinct yet overlapping trajectories in Hollywood, recently reflected on their careers, creative processes, and the unique challenges of navigating the entertainment industry. Doherty, known for his role as Max Wolfe in the Gossip Girl reboot, has since transitioned to more complex and demanding roles, including his performance in the post-apocalyptic series Paradise. Van Patten, who co-starred with Doherty in the psychological drama Tell Me Lies, has also carved out a niche in both television and theater. Their conversation, held in New York City on March 5, 2026, offered a candid look at their professional journeys and personal insights. Doherty, 31, described his early career as a journey from musical theater to on-camera acting, emphasizing the contrast between his upbringing in Edinburgh and his eventual move to Los Angeles. He credited Gossip Girl as a stepping stone, though he noted that his breakthrough came with Paradise, a role that felt like a “graduation” from his earlier work. Van Patten, meanwhile, expressed her admiration for the show’s cast, including Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, and Shailene Woodley, who joined the series in its second season. The two actors humorously acknowledged the surreal timing of their interview, as Van Patten had just finished watching the first season of Paradise and received a prompt to speak with Doherty. The discussion touched on the challenges of maintaining momentum in an industry known for its unpredictability. Doherty shared his experience of being unemployed for nine months after Tell Me Lies, a period he described as “unemployed-ish,” during which he sought new opportunities.#paradise #tell_me_lies #thomas_doherty #grace_van_patten #gossip_girl
