Did Tommy Dorfman date Brandon Flynn? Update after 13 Reasons Why

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Since the debut of “13 Reasons Why,” Tommy Dorfman and Brandon Flynn have frequently been a popular pairing among fans of the Netflix series. However, as per recent updates, their relationship was not romantic in reality.

13 Reasons Why made a significant cultural impact when it first aired in 2017 (doesn’t time fly?), spanning four seasons before wrapping up in 2020. Despite facing some criticism regarding its handling of sensitive topics, the actors from this Netflix series gained prominence and recognition.

Notable standouts included Tommy Dorfman, playing the part of the shrewd and self-centered young author Ryan Shaver, and Brandon Flynn, embodying the complex and captivating Justin Foley, a character grappling with troubles.

Behind the scenes, these two actors, who proudly identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, have shared a strong bond and frequently appeared together at events such as the NYC Pride in 2018. However, their friendship almost crossed into romantic territory, as suggested by a recently published memoir.

Did Tommy Dorfman date Brandon Flynn?

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In her recently published autobiography, Dorfman disclosed a brief romantic involvement with Flynn during the initial stages of producing 13 Reasons Why. However, at that point in her life, she was unable to commit to something long-term.

Title ‘Maybe, This Will Save Me’, recently published on May 27th, is derived from a series of essays written by the author in 2020, delving into her personal struggles with art, addiction, and self-transformation.

In conversation about Flynn, she shares that she visited his home in San Francisco, which served as the filming location for the Netflix series, during the second gathering of the cast.

While they were leisurely sipping drinks indoors, she stepped outside onto the balcony for a smoke. A moment later, I noticed Brandon had come out to join me there, as mentioned in her account.

Brandon’s youthful, endearing charisma was captivating, exuding self-assuredness effortlessly, and his eyes shone brightly like the blue sky, maybe that’s why they call it ‘star quality.’ Regardless of what it is, Brandon truly embodies it…

For an extended moment, our eyes were locked as if frozen in time, and suddenly we found ourselves in his room, hastily removing each other’s garments. The encounter was passionate and exhilarating, a truly enchanting experience.

Regarding their palpable connection, Flynn appeared receptive to a deeper relationship, whereas Dorfman only suggested casual amusement. It’s said that this dynamic eventually led Flynn to end the connection, but they continue to maintain friendship.

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To set the facts straight, neither Flynn nor Dorfman, nor Flynn and Miles Heizer, who is also a cast member on our popular series, have ever made their romantic relationship public before this point in time.

Actor Brandon Flynn, who portrayed Alex Standall, Justin Foley’s rival on the series, was once speculated to be in a relationship with him off-camera. However, these rumors were dismissed by his representative back in 2017, clarifying to Page Six that they were just friends from the show and were not romantically involved.

In contrast, Dorfman seems to validate their romantic history in her memoir by expressing past regrets about not pursuing a deeper connection with Flynn.

Watching Miles and Brandon express their deep affection stirred up an unforeseen sense of envy within her, a longing for the thrill and passion they shared, possibly stronger emotions for Brandon were present at that moment, but she found herself powerless to act.

“My bed was made, and I needed to focus on the task at hand: memorizing my lines.”

Who are they dating now?

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In the year 2023, Dorfman got married to Elise Williams, however, they decided to part ways and filed for divorce in May 2025. At the same time, Brandon Flynn has been in a relationship with playwright Jordan Tannahill, and they exchanged vows in October 2024.

Before connecting with Williams on Hinge, Dorfman was married to Peter Zurkuhlen, however, they parted ways in 2022. Zurkuhlen holds the position of Chief of Staff at Get Help, a platform dedicated to the healthcare sector.

On the other hand, Flynn had a relationship with singer Sam Smith in 2017, but they separated after eight months.

At the moment, Smith expressed, “I’m still struggling to understand what I gained from that relationship and its significance to me. It still feels very fresh.

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2025-05-28 13:48