Billy Bryk
Billy Bryk | |
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.jpg) Bryk in 2024 | |
| Born | William Nicholas Bryk October 31, 1999 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Dempsey Bryk (brother) |
William Nicholas "Billy" Bryk is a Canadian actor and filmmaker, best known as co-director with Finn Wolfhard of the 2023 film Hell of a Summer.[1]
Life and career
[edit]Billy Bryk is the son of actor Greg Bryk.[2] His acting work includes roles in 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
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Night Shifts | Billy | Short film |
| 2021 | Crisis | David Reimann | |
| Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Zahk | ||
| L for Loser | Stewie | Short film | |
| 2022 | When You Finish Saving the World | Kyle | |
| 2023 | Hell of a Summer | Bobby | Also co-writer, co-director and producer[8][9] |
| 2024 | Saturday Night | Carl | |
| Friendship | Tony | ||
| 2026 | Roommates | Michael | |
| Crash Land | Darby | Also producer[10] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Jett | Slim | Episode: "Phoenix" |
| 2020–2021 | Wynonna Earp | Billy Clanton | 6 episodes |
References
[edit]- ↑ McKinley Franklin, "How ‘Shaun of the Dead’ Inspired Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk’s Directorial Debut ‘Hell of a Summer’". Variety, September 9, 2023.
- ↑ Josh Sharpe, "'Stranger Things' Star Finn Wolfhard to Direct 'Hell of A Summer' With Billy Bryk". Collider, July 12, 2022.
- ↑ Andreas Wiseman, "Julianne Moore-Finn Wolfhard Pic ‘When You Finish Saving The World’ Adds ‘Wynonna Earp’ Actor Billy Bryk". Deadline Hollywood, December 7, 2020.
- ↑ Amanda Ostuni, "The Ending Of Wynonna Earp Season 4, Episode 10 Explained". Looper, March 27, 2021.
- 1 2 Nigel Smith, "Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk: From 'Immediate' Friends to First-Time Filmmakers". People, September 13, 2023.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Steve Pond, "‘American Fiction’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s Audience Award". TheWrap, September 17, 2023.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Nussen, Gregory (2026-03-19). "Crash Land Review: Tender & Ridiculous Buddy Comedy About Small-Town Stuntmen Channels Napoleon Dynamite". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
External links
[edit]- Billy Bryk at IMDb
- 1999 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Canadian male actors
- 21st-century Canadian screenwriters
- 21st-century Canadian male writers
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male television actors
- Canadian male screenwriters
- Film directors from Toronto
- Male actors from Toronto
- Screenwriters from Toronto
- Canadian podcasters