Top 10 Rome Flynn movies and TV shows that prove why we can't stop watching him

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Rome Flynn has that quality that you can’t fake, and it shows every time he’s on screen. You see him in How to Get Away with Murder, where he shakes up Annalise Keating’s world as Gabriel Maddox, and you get why people remember him. He steps into The Bold and the Beautiful as Zende Forrester, and daytime fans keep watching because he brings something fresh.

He turns up in a Tyler Perry movie and handles a loud family mess like he’s done it forever. He does holiday movies too and gives them the warmth they need to work.

Some actors pop up for a year and fade out, but Rome keeps showing up in places that stick with the audience. He can be a mentor in Raising Dion and then flip to a sweet boyfriend in With Love. He plays the troublemaker on The Haves and the Have Nots and then jumps into a quick guest role on Grey’s Anatomy without missing a beat. He fits right in every time.

If you watch him once, you end up hunting down his other shows because he makes every part worth it. When you look at this list, you’ll see how he keeps people watching.


Top 10 Rome Flynn movies and TV shows that prove why we can't stop watching him

1) A Madea Family Funeral (2019)

Rome Flynn (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for BET)
Rome Flynn (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for BET)

Rome Flynn steps in as Jesse, who finds himself stuck in the mess of Madea’s biggest family blow-up yet. He keeps Jesse calm while secrets explode around him.

Jesse’s scenes hold the wild plot together because his steady vibe keeps fights from feeling pointless. He handles his cheating brother and worried fiancée without losing his cool. Rome shows he can be funny without forcing jokes. His straight face makes the madness hit harder. Madea’s world is chaos, but Jesse grounds it when everything turns upside down at the worst moment possible.


2) 1/2 New Year (2019)

Rome Flynn (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for ESSENCE)
Rome Flynn (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

Rome Flynn plays Bishop Miller, who keeps a bunch of messy friends from tearing each other apart every six months when they throw a half-year New Year’s bash.

Bishop steps up when old flings and bad grudges pop up and tempers flare. He never shouts, yet nobody ignores him. Rome gives the character easy charm, so the drama never feels fake. The group trusts Bishop because he listens. Small lines land because he never tries too hard. Without Bishop, the film’s party scenes would fall into noise. Rome makes sure they feel real instead.


3) A Christmas Duet (2019)

Rome Flynn (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for ESSENCE)
Rome Flynn (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

Rome Flynn plays Jesse Collins, who reunites with his old singing partner at a snowy lodge just in time for the holidays. He gives Jesse steady warmth that makes second chances believable.

Jesse pushes gently to get back on stage but never forces it. Rome keeps every look honest. He sings with just enough edge to show why the duo once worked. The lodge setting feels cheesy, yet Jesse’s easy calm makes it sweet instead. Hallmark holiday stories live on chemistry, and Rome’s part lifts this one above the usual fluff you half-watch and forget.


4) Drumline: A New Beat (2014)

Rome Flynn (Photo by John Nacion/WireImage)
Rome Flynn (Photo by John Nacion/WireImage)

Rome Flynn makes his screen debut as Leon, who clashes with the lead drummer at a new school that takes marching bands as seriously as pro sports. He slides in with steady confidence that keeps rivals on edge.

Leon’s attitude pushes the main hero to prove himself. Rome plays the tension right, so battles on the field feel earned. He never turns Leon into a simple bad guy. His scenes keep the sequel from feeling flat because he brings new fire. The original Drumline set the tone, but Rome’s Leon stops it from looking like just a rerun.


5) The Thinning: New World Order (2018)

Rome Flynn (Photo by John Nacion/WireImage)
Rome Flynn (Photo by John Nacion/WireImage)

Rome Flynn plays Jack, who jumps into a harsh world where kids have to pass brutal tests to stay alive. He joins the fight to break the rigged system that picks who gets to live.

Jack stands beside the main leads but never fades in the chaos. Rome makes him believable as a friend who sticks around when danger spikes. His quiet loyalty stops scenes from getting cold. He gives the film the needed dose of real stakes. Without Jack’s steady role, the film’s idea would float off into cheap shock scenes with no heart.


6) The Bold and the Beautiful (2015–2017)

Rome Flynn (Photo by Paras Griffin/WireImage)
Rome Flynn (Photo by Paras Griffin/WireImage)

Rome Flynn’s Zende Forrester Dominguez brought needed life to The Bold and the Beautiful. He steps in young but never looks lost among soap veterans who live for drama.

Zende’s story brings fresh triangles and sneaky boardroom battles that soap fans crave. Rome keeps Zende sweet but never soft. Big twists hit harder because Zende reacts like a real young designer caught in old family fights. Winning a Daytime Emmy proves how he made Zende stick. When he left the show, fans kept asking if he would ever walk back in to stir up more trouble.


7) How to Get Away with Murder (2018–2020)

Rome Flynn (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for ESSENCE)
Rome Flynn (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

Rome Flynn plays Gabriel Maddox, who steps into Annalise Keating’s world and throws everyone off balance from the second he shows up. He stays sharp enough that nobody can pin him down.

Gabriel’s secrets turn friendships upside down as each lie peels back. Rome keeps him cool yet tense, so each reveal hits harder. His scenes with Viola Davis keep pace with a powerhouse. Gabriel’s link to Sam Keating adds a dark edge to the final seasons. Rome never lets the chaos drown him out, which makes him stand out till the last case closes.


8) The Haves and the Have Nots (2017–2019)

Rome Flynn (Photo by Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images)
Rome Flynn (Photo by Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images)

Rome Flynn brings RK to life as a flirty bartender who never knows when to stop. RK slides into rich people’s schemes with a smile that covers risky plans.

He pulls older characters into trouble and acts like he’s untouchable. Rome keeps RK believable because he never overdoes the charm. The show’s drama hits new twists because RK’s tiny lies keep adding fuel. He’s in too deep yet always looks like he’ll slip away clean. The short run still pops up in fan talk because RK brought a street vibe to the money games.


9) Raising Dion (2022)

Rome Flynn (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Paramount+)
Rome Flynn (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Paramount+)

Flynn steps into Raising Dion as Tevin Wakefield, who trains Dion to control powers that could tear the world apart if mishandled. Tevin gives Dion the structure he needs.

Rome shows Tevin as strong yet safe for Dion and his mother, who wants normal life back. His scenes bring family warmth into a sci-fi plot that could drift cold. Tevin’s push gives Dion trust to take risks without losing control. Rome fits into the mix without grabbing the spotlight; he holds the tone steady when other plots twist too big. Tevin keeps the heart alive.


10) Dear White People (2021)

Rome Flynn (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Amazon Music)
Rome Flynn (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Amazon Music)

Rome plays David, who arrives on campus when old flames and new flings collide during the show’s final round. David draws Joelle in when she least expects it.

He makes David feel real because he never tries to look bigger than the moment. Rome handles the quick jokes and tense run-ins so they stay sharp. David’s scenes show what happens when old ties get tested by fresh sparks. Without David, Joelle’s side plot would feel half-finished. Rome’s short arc slides into the show’s vibe without stealing scenes, but he makes every second stick.


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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew