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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cast: Then & Now
29 Jun
Summary
- Child stars embrace music, behind-the-scenes roles.
- Reunions mark enduring friendships from the franchise.
- Actors navigate typecasting and new career paths.
The young actors from "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" have grown considerably since their time on set. Zachary Gordon, who played Greg Heffley, has released music and performed live, while also reconnecting with co-stars. He reunited with Peyton List at Coachella in April 2024 and was photographed with author Jeff Kinney in September 2024.
Robert Capron, as Rowley Jefferson, has shifted focus to a career behind the camera, working as a writer's assistant and screenwriter. He graduated from Brown University in 2020 and is involved with Actors for Autism. Devon Bostick, Rodrick Heffley, continues a successful acting career in series like "The 100" and films such as "Oppenheimer."
Karan Brar, Chirag Gupta, gained further fame on Disney Channel's "Jessie" and its spinoff "Bunk'd." He also made his Off-Broadway debut in January 2026 and wrote an essay in November 2023 about his personal journey. Grayson Russell, Fregley, now balances acting with a music career, releasing singles and collaborating with Gordon. He is engaged to Rachel Schumacher.
Peyton List, Holly Hills, became a Disney Channel staple on "Jessie" and "Bunk'd," later starring in "Gotham" and "Cobra Kai." She made her Off-Broadway debut in "Heathers the Musical" in January 2026. Laine MacNeil, Patty Farrell, has appeared in various films and TV shows, including "The Last of Us," and is dating pilot Chris Tai.
