Maxwell Jenkins

Maxwell Jenkins is an actor and musician with experience in television, film, and live performance. Jenkins began performing at age three as an acrobat in his family's theatrical circus company, Midnight Circus. He launched his acting career in ABC's "Betrayal" at age eight and has since appeared in a range of television and film projects, including "Sense8," "Chicago Fire," "Chicago Med," and the comedy film "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping."

Jenkins is known for his role as Will Robinson in the Netflix series "Lost in Space" over three seasons. He also portrayed young Jack Reacher in the Amazon series "Reacher" and appeared in the film "Joe Bell" alongside Mark Wahlberg and Connie Britton. Jenkins played a leading role in the Apple TV+ series "Dear Edward," created by Jason Katims and Fisher Stevens. His work has been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter in its list of "30 top actors under 30," and he has received three Saturn Award nominations for his performance in "Lost in Space." Jenkins was also honored with the Community Leadership Award by the Young Artists Academy.

Jenkins appeared in the film "Arcadian" and starred alongside Kevin Bacon in the Prime Video/Blumhouse series "The Bondsman." He made his producing debut with the World War II drama "Rush," in which he also played the title role. Jenkins' career includes both acting and producing, reflecting a broad engagement with the entertainment industry.

Jenkins has been cast as Fred Jones in Netflix's "Scooby-Doo: Origins," a live-action series created by Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg. The series, filmed in Atlanta, features Mckenna Grace, Tanner Hagen, Abby Ryder Fortson, and Paul Walter Hauser. Jenkins continues to work across genres and platforms, contributing to projects in television, film, and streaming media.