In 2008, Luke starred as Charlie Tuttle in the Disney Channel Original Movie Minutemen, which featured a storyline around time travel. That same year, he appeared in the family comedies Dog Gone and Mostly Ghostly: Who Let the Ghosts Out?, showcasing his versatility in comedic roles.
Following in his family's footsteps, Luke pursued a music career in the country genre. In 2009, he released his debut EP titled Let Your Love Out. He was signed by In Crowd Productions, a label known for working with artists such as Hilary Duff, Mat Kearney, the Backstreet Boys, and the Jonas Brothers.
In 2010, Luke appeared in the romantic drama Dear John as Alan Wheddon. He returned to the Disney Channel in 2012, starring as Ryan Dean in the movie Girl vs. Monster. His character was the love interest of Skylar Lewis, portrayed by Olivia Holt, with whom he later had a two-year relationship, ending in 2014.
Benward had recurring roles on several TV shows, including Matthew Pearson in See Dad Run and Beau Landry in Good Luck Charlie. In 2013, he was cast as one of the main characters in ABC Family’s supernatural drama Ravenswood. His frequent collaborations with Disney continued with the 2014 movie Cloud 9, where he played the male lead.
From 2014 to 2015, Luke guest-starred in several television series, including The Goldbergs, R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, and CSI. He also appeared in the historical war drama Field of Lost Shoes as John Wise, expanding his repertoire into more dramatic and mature roles.
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