Way was born in Lufkin, Texas, and graduated from the Central High School in 2010.
[2][3] In 2019 he was cast in a recurring role as Dr. Blake Simms in the ABC medical drama series, Grey's Anatomy.
[4] In 2021, Way was cast as one of leads in the Peacock drama series Queer as Folk, a re-imagining of the Channel 4 1999 British TV series Queer as Folk.
[5] The series received positive reviews from critics but was canceled after single season.
[6][7][8][9][10] In January 2024, Way was cast in a series regular role as Jordan Williams in the BET comedy-drama series, Sistas replacing Sean Sagar who originally played the role during season 6.