Tyler Posey Embraces "Murder Mystery Era" with New TV Role

As of October 2025, Tyler Posey, 34, is firmly in his "murder mystery era." The actor recently starred in the October 21st episode of Fox's procedural drama "Murder in a Small Town," playing a troubled high schooler named Ryan who discovers a wounded body in the woods.

Posey, who rose to fame on the hit series "Teen Wolf," is thrilled to be exploring this new genre. He has expressed his deep admiration for the "Knives Out" franchise, stating that he would "love to be involved" in an upcoming sequel. The actor is also working on his own murder mystery and horror project, which he plans to start filming in the near future.

In the "Murder in a Small Town" episode, Posey's character Ryan initially appears to be a kind, spiritual individual who is concerned for his friend. However, as the investigation unfolds, it's revealed that Ryan is actually the attempted murderer, adding a layer of complexity to the character. Posey was excited to play this "super layered" role, which allowed him to showcase his acting range and keep the audience guessing until the very end.

With his passion for the murder mystery genre and his upcoming projects, it seems that Tyler Posey is poised to continue his "murder mystery era" for the foreseeable future.