 Abel starred on the social thriller film "Inside" co-starred by Emmy Rossum which release on July 25, 2011.He also appeared on ABC's medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" in the episode "Poker Face", playing Tyler Moser.In 2012, Abel was chosen to play Ian O'Shea in the film adaptation of "The Host" (2013), based on Stephenie Meyer's eponymous novel.