Billy 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]

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]

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. 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.
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