Billy Bryk

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Billy Bryk
Billy Bryk at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.jpg
Bryk in 2024
Born
William Nicholas Bryk

(1999-10-31) October 31, 1999 (age 25)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2019–present
Parents
  • Greg Bryk (father)
  • Danielle Nicholas Bryk (mother)
Family Dempsey Bryk (brother)

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

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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]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Night ShiftsBillyShort film
2021 Crisis David Reimann
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Zahk
L for LoserStewieShort film
2022 When You Finish Saving the World Kyle
2023 Hell of a Summer BobbyCo-writer, co-director and producer [8] [9]
2024 Saturday Night Carl
Friendship Tony

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 Jett SlimEpisode: "Phoenix"
2020–2021 Wynonna Earp Billy Clanton6 episodes

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. 1 2 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.
  8. ↑ Ravindran, Manori (2022-07-12). "Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk to Write and Direct Horror-Comedy 'Hell of a Summer'". Variety. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  9. ↑ "Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk's Directorial Debut 'Hell of a Summer' Drops First Look, Altitude Film Sales Boards Horror-Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)". February 6, 2023. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
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