Honestly, if you've been following the Power Universe lately, you already know the face. Lovell Adams-Gray has that kind of screen presence that just stays with you. Most people immediately jump to Dru Tejada when they think of him—and for good reason—but his filmography is actually a lot more eclectic than the leather jackets and street politics of Queens would suggest. He’s done the horror thing. He’s done the "wholesome holiday" thing. He even played a young Barack Obama once.
Seriously.
Looking back at the full list of Lovell Adams-Gray movies and TV shows, you start to see a pattern. He’s not just a guy playing a "type." He’s a classically trained Canadian actor who has been grinding since the early 2010s, moving from small procedural guest spots to becoming a cornerstone of a massive TV franchise.
The Power Book II: Ghost Era
It’s basically impossible to talk about the guy without talking about Power Book II: Ghost. For four seasons, Adams-Gray played Dru Tejada, the middle child of the Tejada crime family.
What made Dru so interesting wasn't just the drug game stuff; it was the internal conflict. He was an artist forced into being a soldier. Most shows would have made that character a one-note trope, but Adams-Gray brought this specific kind of simmering intensity to it. You’ve got this guy who can draw a masterpiece in one scene and then, by the later seasons, be orchestrating some of the coldest moves in the family business.
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The show wrapped its final season in 2024, and Dru’s arc was... well, it was a lot. Seeing him go from the sensitive soul who wanted no part of the life to a man working with crooked cops like Detective Carter was a wild ride. It’s the role that put him on the map globally, but it’s definitely not where he started.
Horror, Procedurals, and That Obama Cameo
Before he was a Tejada, Adams-Gray was a staple of the Toronto filming scene. If you’re a fan of Canadian TV, you’ve probably spotted him without even realizing it.
Take Slasher: Guilty Party, for example. In the second season of that anthology series, he played Peter Broome. It was a complete 180 from Dru. Peter was more of a "moral compass" character—at least as much as you can be in a show where people are getting picked off one by one at a remote winter camp. He’s talked in interviews before about how he loved the physicality of that role, basically getting to live out every kid's dream of doing action sequences and "badass" stunts in the snow.
And then there’s the Legends of Tomorrow thing. In 2018, he appeared in an episode titled "Guest Starring John Noble" as a young, college-aged Barack Obama. It’s one of those "wait, was that him?" moments that live on in Reddit threads.
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A Quick Look at the Key Credits:
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020–2024): Dru Tejada (Main Role)
- Brother (2022): Jelly (A standout film role)
- Coroner (2019–2020): Dr. Dwayne Allen
- Slasher (2017): Peter Broome
- Second Jen (2018): Marcus
- DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (2018): Young Barack Obama
- Lost & Found Music Studios (2016): Tully
The Impact of "Brother" (2022)
If you want to see what he can do outside of a high-octane crime drama, you have to watch Brother. It’s a film adaptation of David Chariandy’s novel, directed by Clement Virgo.
Adams-Gray plays Jelly, a DJ who is the lifeblood of the local music scene. It’s a beautiful, heavy movie about brotherhood, grief, and the immigrant experience in Scarborough during the 90s. He’s great in it because he brings this warmth and rhythm to a story that is often very somber. It’s the kind of performance that proves he doesn’t need a gun or a drug empire to hold the screen.
What’s He Doing Now?
Since Ghost ended, the question is always "what's next?"
Recently, he’s been leaning more into the "triple threat" territory—acting, writing, and producing. He’s been involved with projects like Morningside (slated for 2025/2026), where he’s not just in front of the camera as Jay, but also behind the scenes as an executive producer.
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He also married fellow actor Kiana Madeira in late 2023 (you might know her from Fear Street or After Everything). They’re basically a Canadian acting powerhouse couple at this point.
How to Watch His Best Work
If you’re looking to binge-watch his career, here’s how I’d suggest doing it. Don't just stick to the hits.
- Start with Power Book II: Ghost. Obviously. It’s the meat and potatoes of his career so far. You can find it on Starz or various streaming platforms depending on where you live.
- Find "Brother." It’s a different vibe entirely—cinematic, slow, and deeply emotional. It’s often on Crave in Canada or available for digital rental.
- Check out Slasher. If you like horror and want to see a younger version of him playing the "good guy" (mostly), Season 2 is worth a watch on Netflix or Shudder.
- Look for "21 Black Futures." He won a Canadian Screen Award for his work in this anthology series. It’s top-tier acting that showcases exactly why he was cast in Power in the first place.
Lovell Adams-Gray is one of those actors who actually put in the time. From 2014 bit parts in Warehouse 13 to leading one of the biggest shows on cable, the trajectory is real.
If you want to keep up with his new projects, follow the trade news for "Morningside" or keep an eye on his production company's announcements. He’s clearly moving into a phase where he wants to tell his own stories, not just act in other people's.