If you left Netflix's cult thriller Wayward wondering whose mind came up with the surreal, jaw-dropping series, it's time to get reacquainted with Mae Martin. The Canadian multi-hyphenate created, wrote, produced, and stars in the series as Alex Dempsey, a trans man excited to start a family with his wife Laura (Sarah Gadon) in her spiritual hometown of Tall Pines. But once they arrive, Alex finds himself ensnared in a cult-y community that revolves around the "troubled teen" academy of the same name, led by the menacing Evelyn (horror legend Toni Collette).
Wayward may not be Martin's first time creating and starring in their own Netflix show, but it's sure to catapult the comedian and storyteller to new heights. Below, read on for what you need to know about Mae Martin, including how they made Wayward as a sort of "wish fulfillment" for their own childhood.
