Alex: Mae

The name most prominently refers to several different creative professionals and a notable fictional character played by comedian Mae Martin. Alex in Wayward (Mae Martin)

Alex is a transgender man who is a "bumbling" but determined protagonist trying to fit into a community that promises stability but hides dark secrets. alex mae

A performer with credits in various film projects, as listed on her IMDb Profile . The name most prominently refers to several different

In the 2025 Netflix thriller series Wayward , comedian and writer plays a lead character named Alex . In the 2025 Netflix thriller series Wayward ,

A writer known for the book Beats Per Minute , featuring characters like Con O'Roarke.

The role explores themes of acceptance, hypermasculinity, and the seductive nature of cult-like environments.

While some viewers appreciated the subtle, "not too in-your-face" representation of trans identity, others debated the shift in Martin’s acting style from comedy to a gritty thriller. Creative Professionals named Alex Mae