10 Best Luke Grimes Movies & TV Shows
Although he is best known for his starring role in Yellowstone, Luke Grimes’ movies and TV shows have made him one of Hollywood’s biggest rising stars. Consistently appearing on the big and small screen since the early 2000s, Grimes is a rare example of an actor achieving equal success in both fields. Known for his rugged and mischievous parts, Grimes has proven himself to be an action star and a romantic man with ease. Although he has reached great heights, Grimes is far from the top. While Yellowstone‘s immense popularity has helped make him a household name, Luke Grimes is no stranger to successful series and movies, with many of his cinematic outings being legitimate blockbusters. More recent parts such as the romantic Netflix movieHappiness for Beginners have allowed Grimes to expand his horizons, and he is already proving to be so much more than a brooding hunk. As the main Yellowstone series fades out, Luke Grimes’ shows and movie parts are bound to become more diverse and showcase even more of what he has to offer.
The Fifty Shades Franchise
The Fifty Shades of Grey franchise was never going to win any Oscars, but the wildly popular romance trilogy nevertheless found financial success. The films concern an eccentric millionaire named Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) who begins a sordid relationship with a student named Anastasia (Dakota Johnson). The first installment earned a whopping half a billion at the box office despite the controversy surrounding the film’s problematic depiction of the BDSM lifestyle. Grimes appeared as the elder Grey brother, and added to the eye candy of the film but had little to work with. The films were a watershed pop culture moment despite being almost universally despised.
Taken 2
The Fifty Shades of Grey franchise was never going to win any Oscars, but the wildly popular romance trilogy nevertheless found financial success. The films concern an eccentric millionaire named Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) who begins a sordid relationship with a student named Anastasia (Dakota Johnson). The first installment earned a whopping half a billion at the box office despite the controversy surrounding the film’s problematic depiction of the BDSM lifestyle. Grimes appeared as the elder Grey brother, and added to the eye candy of the film but had little to work with. The films were a watershed pop culture moment despite being almost universally despised.
Assassination Of A High School President
The late aughts were alive with indie-core comedy films, and Luke Grimes appeared in one of the more forgotten entries in the bygone subgenre. Assassination of a High School President follows a high school reporter named Bobby (Reece Thompson) who investigates the mysterious theft of his school’s SAT tests. Grime’s role as Marlon Piazza allowed him to show off his duplicitous side, and he was a convincing bully. The film ultimately suffered from tonal inconsistencies, but the mysterious plot is well executed and deftly blends the home-made visuals of 2000s indie films with neoclassical elements to make create a one-of-a-kind blend.
Happiness For Beginners
Stepping out into unprecedented territory, Netflix’s Happiness for Beginners was a new evolution in the Luke Grimes movie experience. In the film, recently divorced Helen (Ellie Kemper) finds herself in nature thanks to the guidance of her new friend Jake (Grimes). Though the film was largely given the brush-off by critics because it was a romantic comedy, Happiness for Beginners offered much more than a romantic plot. The characters were realistic and grounded, and Grimes’ chemistry with Kemper transcended simple rom-com sparks. The ending of Happiness for Beginners subverted all expectations, but the streaming exclusive largely flew under the radar.
Freeheld
When not starring in major blockbusters, Luke Grimes’ films are often less important and Freeheld is a perfect example of the actor’s range of versatility. Police detective Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore) is diagnosed with terminal cancer and must fight the state to leave his pension for his partner Stacie (Elliot Page). Grimes appears as Todd Belkin, a colleague of Hester’s who is secretly gay, and the role is the veteran actor’s most dynamic part to date. Although the film largely failed in reorganization due to its low-budget nature, it still stands thanks to its cast and true story.
The Magnificent Seven
Luke Grimes has generally been brilliantly cast throughout his career, but the 2016 remake of The Magnificent Seven missed an opportunity. When a town in the Wild West is overrun by violent criminals, the townspeople hire a group of armed criminals to protect them. While a natural fit for cowboy characters, Grimes played a small role as a town resident named Teddy Q alongside Hailey Bennett’s character, but delivered a performance nonetheless. steady. The film itself is a useful reimagining of the classic with plenty of action and comedy, but it almost pales in comparison to its legendary predecessor.
American Sniper
Shrouded in controversy because of its divisive subject matter, American Sniper was nonetheless a massive hit that amplified Luke Grimes’ burgeoning career. The film chronicles the life of U.S. Navy sniper Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) as his legacy as a war hero conflicts with the very real trauma he sustained in combat. Grimes’ major supporting role of Navy SEAL Marc Alan Lee was a dramatic highlight of the movie, and he held his weight alongside veterans like Cooper. The real story of American Sniper was a bit more complicated than the movie portrayed, which caused many to sour on the blockbuster not long after its Best Picture Oscar nomination.
Brothers And Sisters
ABC’s award-winning drama series Brothers and Sisters blazed a trail that modern TV shows like This is Us continued later down the line. The series concerns the Walker family as they deal with the typical trials and tribulations of life in the Los Angeles suburb of Pasadena. Stars like Sally Field and Calista Flockhart carried the show, but supporting roles like Luke Grimes’ Ryan Lafferty gave the series depth. The 35-episode stint was essentially Luke Grimes’ big break, and the show itself scored a slew of Emmy nominations. Brothers and Sisters was both a progressive and original series, and a relatable down-to-earth show at the same time.
True Blood
Helping to reinvent the vampire romance with a bit more bite, HBO’s True Blood offered Luke Grimes a chance to diversify the shows and movies he was known for. In a small Louisiana town, Sookie (Anna Paquin) falls in love with ancient vampire Bill (Stephen Moyer) which introduces her to a supernatural world she didn’t know existed. Grimes appeared in the show’s sixth season as James Kent, a sensitive and philosophical vampire. Though James Kent was recast for True Blood season 7, the show itself succeeded because of its mixture of horror and romance which kept vampire scary and sexy.
Yellowstone
The western genre has largely been dormant since its heyday, but the TV series Yellowstone brought it back with a modern twist. The series follows the powerful Dutton family who fight to protect their massive ranch in Montana while dealing with internal strife. In a role that has allowed him to stretch his dramatic range, Luke Grimes plays the eldest Dutton son, Kayce. Bouncing off his co-star Kevin Costner with ease, Grimes has elevated Yellowstone into the cultural phenomenon that it has become, and it has spun off into various other series which expand the show’s rich lore.