He is best known for starring as the title character in the 2012 horror comedy film John Dies at the End, as well as portraying Tommy Nutter in the short-lived comedy drama television series Jane by Design.
After leaving the Naval Academy, he focused on songwriting and released a seven-track pop album called Glimpses of Truth.
[3] Two weeks after moving to New York City in 2007, Mayes was hired for a one-episode role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In 2008, he played the lead role in the MTV musical television film The American Mall.
[4] After a recurring role on The Client List,[4] he portrayed Matthew Blackwood in the 2013 drama film Burning Blue, which was based on the 1992 play of the same name.