Billy Bryk

Billy Bryk
Bryk in 2024
Born
William Nicholas Bryk

(1999-10-31) October 31, 1999 (age 25)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2019–present
FatherGreg Bryk

William Nicholas Bryk (born October 31, 1999) is a Canadian actor and filmmaker, most noted as co-director with Finn Wolfhard of the 2023 film Hell of a Summer.[1]

Life and career

The son of actor Greg Bryk,[2] he has had acting roles including the films Night Shifts, Ghostbusters: Afterlife and When You Finish Saving the World,[3] and a recurring role as Billy Clanton in the fourth season of Wynonna Earp.[4] His older brother, Dempsey Bryk, is also an actor.

Bryk and Wolfhard first met in Toronto's Kensington Market, having a brief conversation about their shared love of the comedy web series Jake and Amir, but did not meet again until they were both cast in Ghostbusters: Afterlife more than a year later.[5] They have since worked together on several occasions, including Night Shifts, When You Finish Saving the World, Hell of a Summer and the Lackluster Video podcast for Headgum.[5]

Hell of a Summer debuted at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival,[6] where it was named second runner-up for the People's Choice Award for Midnight Madness.[7]

References

  1. ^ McKinley Franklin, "How ‘Shaun of the Dead’ Inspired Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk’s Directorial Debut ‘Hell of a Summer’". Variety, September 9, 2023.
  2. ^ Josh Sharpe, "'Stranger Things' Star Finn Wolfhard to Direct 'Hell of A Summer' With Billy Bryk". Collider, July 12, 2022.
  3. ^ Andreas Wiseman, "Julianne Moore-Finn Wolfhard Pic ‘When You Finish Saving The World’ Adds ‘Wynonna Earp’ Actor Billy Bryk". Deadline Hollywood, December 7, 2020.
  4. ^ Amanda Ostuni, "The Ending Of Wynonna Earp Season 4, Episode 10 Explained". Looper, March 27, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Nigel Smith, "Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk: From 'Immediate' Friends to First-Time Filmmakers". People, September 13, 2023.
  6. ^ Complex, Valerie (August 3, 2023). "TIFF Unveils Cinematic First Looks With Discovery And Midnight Madness Program; World Premieres Include Hell Of A Summer, Gonzo Girl, Widow Clicquot, And Boy Kills World". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  7. ^ Steve Pond, "‘American Fiction’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s Audience Award". TheWrap, September 17, 2023.