What Happened to Theo Germaine? Missing Netflix Star Found With Concussions
Theo Germaine, a nonbinary Netflix star, went missing over the weekend but was later found with unknown injuries, according to their partner, William Rusan. Rusan called the situation an "emergency" and hinted at a severe brain injury, saying Germaine had been missing since Saturday afternoon.
![]() |
| Theo Germaine, a nonbinary Netflix star was discovered with unknown injuries after going missing over the weekend, according to their partner William Rusan. |
With little information, Rusan posted on Twitter: "They are confused, and their phone is not charged."
Later, Rusan shared an update, saying: "Theo has been found badly concussed, cold, and disoriented, but otherwise unharmed."
| Concerns were raised for the 32-year-old, who is transgender and identifies as non-binary using they/them pronouns, this morning when their partner, William Rusan, shared a concerning post on Theo’s Instagram account. Sharing a picture of Theo and William cuddled up together in bed, the post declared it was an ’emergency’, before sharing more information about the situation at hand. |
What Happened to Germaine?
Details about what caused Germaine’s disappearance are unclear. However, their partner expressed gratitude on Facebook, confirming that Germaine was back home and under a doctor's care.
Rusan added that while Germaine is recovering, they are dealing with a serious concussion and will likely avoid screens for a week or two. The family appreciated everyone’s concern.
![]() |
| Germaine, 31, reached popularity after playing a transgender character in Netflix's The Politician. |
Germaine, 31, rose to fame playing a transgender character in Netflix’s The Politician. In a 2020 interview with Vogue, they shared that they previously identified as transgender before embracing a nonbinary identity. Germaine spoke about wanting more diverse roles in Hollywood, saying, “Being limited to a few trans characters that Hollywood finds acceptable isn’t exciting.”
| The Netflix series, which earned eight Primetime Emmy Award nominations and two Golden Globe nominations, ran for two seasons and is expected to return for a third, however Ryan has maintained that it won’t be filmed until years later. |

