Felix Wolfe is no stranger to the screen, but his role as Ford in NBC’s twist-filled drama Grosse Pointe Garden Society marks a new chapter in his already storied career. After a string of early bookings on network dramas likeBones, House and The Mentalist, the rising star found himself working regularly on sitcoms and multiple seasons of the Disney Channel series Raven’s Home.
“The serious dramatic stuff was, I feel like, the backbone of my career.” But as his career evolved, so did the tone of his work. “I kind of transitioned into doing more comedy, and I think I craved getting back to those dramatic roots.”
With Grosse Pointe, he got that chance -- and more. “I’ve never been part of something so big, with such a powerful role that gave me time to really build out a character and have a full arc,” he said. “Being on set is like having a great cup of coffee -- you’re just buzzing.”
Wolfe especially enjoys the show’s nonlinear storytelling. “I really enjoyed the murder mystery aspect. You read these scripts week by week, and you’re just blown away. But then you get to set and watch these brilliant creatives depict it -- it’s fascinating.”
The Moment It All Changed: Learning the Craft Early On
Looking back on his early career, Wolfe credits an episode of Bones as a turning point. “I was like 10, and I remember that being a big tonal shift for me,” he recalled. “That was the first time I wasn’t treated like a kid actor, but a young actor. And there is a difference.”
He said that level of respect pushed him to bring more to the table. “I got to see incredible actors who looked at me as an equal. Feeling what that feels like, it’s motivating. You hold yourself to that standard.”
Wolfe also shared fond memories of doing voice work for The Land Before Time and appearing in the Disney Channel series Raven’s Home. “I was technically not a kid anymore -- I was 19 -- but very much a kid at heart,” he said. “Those kids taught me so much, and Raven was wonderful. Getting to make kids laugh week by week? There’s not much more joy than that.”
What’s Next: From Teen Titans to Narnia?
Though television has been his home base, Wolfe focuses on the big screen. “I would love to break into film in a bigger way,” he said. “I’ve done a couple of independents, and those were great, but I’ve yet to do a big movie.”
He’s also not shy about making his dream roles clear, as we asked, and he quickly pointed to a mannequin behind him that was decked out in a full Robin costume from the Batman comics. Wolfe also happened to be wearing an Anakin Skywalker t-shirt at the time.
“I know James Gunn is cooking up some great stuff at DC, and I’m a huge sci-fi and fantasy fan. Spider-Man and Tobey Maguire are the reason I wanted to be an actor in the first place,” he revealed. “And I’m a big fan of Teen Titans. I grew up reading the comics and watching the shows. I think Dick Grayson/Robin would be someone I would have a lot of fun playing.” James Gunn, if you’re listening, give Felix Wolfe a shot!
Felix brought up another industry hitmaker, Oscar nominee Greta Gerwig, “I know she’s working on Narnia for Netflix, and that seems like it’d be a blast,” he explained. “Superheroes and fantasy are genres I haven’t even gotten close to tapping into, and now there are two creatives that I’m a massive fan of are doing that in their respective lanes. It’d be epic!”
Catch new episodes of Grosse Pointe Garden Society Fridays at 8 pm ET on NBC, available to stream next day on Peacock.
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