Who is Dorian Gray in Penny Dreadful?

A handsome and artistic man who enters into a romantic relationship with Vanessa Ives.

Who plays Dorian Gray in Penny Dreadful?

Dorian Gray is played by Reeve Carney.

Dorian Gray has 3 mapped relationships in Penny Dreadful. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Dorian Gray — Seductive & Manipulative Attraction — Vanessa Ives (Eva Green)
A complex romantic and psychological entanglement where Dorian's charm and immortality draw Vanessa in, complicating her spiritual struggles.

S1E2 Vanessa and Sir Malcolm encounter Dorian Gray at a party; S2E2 Vanessa meets Dorian and the two are deeply drawn to one another, though his influ...
Dorian Gray — Moral & Supernatural Rivals — Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett)
An ideological and supernatural rivalry where Dorian's immortal manipulation clashes with Ethan's quest for truth and redemption.

S1E2/2E2 Dorian's seductive nature contrasts with Ethan's grounded morality; S2E2 Dorian's circle influences the Ripper case Ethan investigates; S3E2...
Dorian Gray — Adversarial & Manipulative — Sir Malcolm Murray (Timothy Dalton)
An adversarial dynamic where Dorian's immortal machinations indirectly cause the personal tragedies and enchantments that Sir Malcolm must overcome.

S2E6 Malcolm learns of his wife's death and suspects supernatural forces; S2E9 Evelyn torments Malcolm while Brona learns Dorian's secret, linking Dor...