Kyle XY Cast: Key Actors’ Update – From Enhanced Abilities to Post-Series Ventures

Kyle XY Cast was a science fiction television series broadcast on ABC Family from 2006 to 2009. The show followed Kyle, an adventurous youngster who wakes up naked in the woods without a memory or belly button, who eventually becomes adopted by the Trager family and begins discovering himself and his abilities. Along his journey he meets others like him such as Jessi who share similar circumstances – their mysterious connection furthering their discovery process.

Kyle XY was cancelled after three seasons, leaving fans disgruntled and wondering about its cast. Here is an update on some of the key actors and actresses from Kyle XY.

Matt Dallas (Kyle)

Matt Dallas portrayed Kyle, an artificial being created in a lab by Latnok with enhanced physical and mental abilities such as super strength, speed healing telekinesis and an eidetic memory. Kyle developed an intimate bond with Jessi – another experimental subject who represented their female counterpart – who also shared these enhanced skills.

After Kyle XY concluded, Dallas continued acting in numerous television shows and movies such as Eastwick, Beauty & the Beast, Baby Daddy, Along Came the Devil as well as web series Anne & Jake and Naughty or Nice. In 2013, Dallas came out as gay and announced his engagement to musician Blue Hamilton before marrying her in 2015 and adopting their son Crow.

Marguerite MacIntyre (Nicole Trager)

Marguerite MacIntyre played Nicole Trager, a psychologist and mother to Lori and Josh. Nicole discovered Kyle alone in the woods, took him in as part of their family and helped him adjust to his new life while teaching him about human emotions. Nicole provided Kyle with support when threatened by Latnok or any other enemies of Kyle’s.

MacIntyre continued acting after Kyle XY ended, appearing on such TV shows and movies as The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, CSI: NY, Bones, The Mentalist and The Following. Additionally she experimented with writing and producing various TV shows such as The Originals Legacies Roswell New Mexico Origins as well as writing/producing roles on shows like Legacies Roswell New Mexico Origins The Vampire Diaries Origins.

Bruce Thomas (Stephen Trager)

Bruce Thomas played Stephen Trager, a software engineer and father to Lori and Josh. At first skeptical of Kyle’s origins and abilities, but later accepted him as his son; helping him uncover some secrets regarding Latnok’s creation; loving yet caring father trying to balance work life with family life.

Thomas has continued acting after Kyle XY ended, appearing in films and TV shows such as Hall Pass, Legally Blonde 2: Red White & Blonde, Army Wives, NCIS: Los Angeles, Zookeeper’s Wife and Fuller House among many others. Additionally he voiced Batman in several animated projects including Batman Dead End Justice League Action and Lego DC Super-Villains.

April Matson (Lori Trager)

April Matson played Lori Trager, Nicole and Stephen’s eldest daughter who was known for being outspoken and rebellious; she loved music and writing and had an on/off relationship with Declan McDonough (Kyle’s best friend and on/off romantic interest). Additionally, Lori befriended Amanda Bloom – Kyle’s potential love interest living next door – through their shared acquaintanceship.

Matson went on to appear in several TV shows and movies after Kyle XY ended, including Psych, NCIS, Quarantine L.A. and Primrose Lane. Additionally, she pursued music, releasing two albums: Pieces of Glass and Suitcase Full of Stars. Furthermore, she founded Electric Pear Productions of Los Angeles theater company.

Jean-Luc Bilodeau (Josh Trager)

Jean-Luc Bilodeau played Josh Trager, the youngest son of Nicole and Stephen. Josh was an outgoing, humorous teenager who loved video games and comics; his favorite characters included Andy Jensen – who unfortunately had cancer and eventually moved away – and rival Jessi; she often annoyed Josh with her superior attitude and abilities.

Bilodeau soon returned to acting, appearing in several television series and movies such as 16 Wishes, LOL, Piranha 3DD, Baby Daddy Carol’s Second Act and Axis Sally among many others. Additionally he made several web series appearances such as Anne & Jake and Project Mc2

Kirsten Prout (Amanda Bloom)

Kirsten Prout played Amanda Bloom, an appealing pianist who lived next door to Kyle Trager and shared an intense romantic connection. However, their relationship was further complicated by Carol being overprotective and controlling.

After Kyle XY ended, Prout continued her acting career on various television series and movies such as Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Lying Game, Devious Maids, Joy Ride 3: Road Kill and My Life as a Dead Girl. Additionally she has appeared in some web series such as Captured and Ties That Bind.

Jaimie Alexander played Jessi, an experiment created by Latnok to be Kyle’s counterpart and share in his abilities and violent and unstable personality traits. Although initially programmed to kill Kyle, they eventually developed an unlikely bond as Jessi struggled to find her identity and place in life.

Alexander went on to appear in multiple TV shows and movies after Kyle XY concluded, including Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Love and Thunder, Blindspot London Fields The Last Stand as well as web series Open Road and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: Slingshot.

Chris Olivero (Declan McDonough)

Chris Olivero played Declan McDonough, an athletic student who became Lori’s boyfriend and Kyle’s best friend. One of the first to know of Kyle’s origins and abilities, Declan helped protect Kyle against threats such as Latnok; remaining loyal and supportive towards Kyle as well as to the Tragers.

After Kyle XY ended, Olivero continued his acting career by appearing in numerous TV shows and movies such as 24: Redemption, The Mentalist, CSI: Miami, The Chicago Code and Shark Night 3D – in addition to making several guest appearances on web series like The Flip Side.

FAQ: The Ultimate Guide to Your Questions

Q. Why did Kyle XY get cancelled?

ABC Family announced that Kyle XY had been cancelled due to low ratings and production costs, as well as competition from other sci-fi shows such as Heroes and Lost.

Q: How did Kyle XY end?

A: Kyle XY ended with a dramatic cliffhanger, where Kyle and Jessi discovered they weren’t the only experiments created by Latnok and that Adam Baylin, Latnok’s founder as well as Kyle’s biological father was still alive and had plans for them all. Meanwhile Amanda was abducted by Latnok to use against Kyle as leverage against them both.

Q: Imagine Kyle XY had continued in his journey?

A: According to writer Julie Plec, the show would have explored more of Kyle and Jessi’s origins, abilities, and destiny. Additionally, they would have faced additional challenges from Latnok and their enemies such as Cassidy, Sarah, and Michael Cassidy as well as resolved romantic relationships such as Kyle-Amanda pairing, Lori-Declan pairing, Josh-Andy couples as well as others.

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