Wyck Godfrey
Wyck Godfrey | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, television producer, executive |
| Years active | 2001-present |
Wyck Godfrey is an American producer and executive. He is best known for producing
The Maze Runner film series. He is a partner of the production company Temple Hill Entertainment with his friend Marty Bowen, which they founded in 2006. In 2017, he was named President of Paramount Motion Pictures Group.[1] In 2020, Godfrey left Paramount and returned to producing with Temple Hill Entertainment.[2]
Life and career
Godfrey graduated from Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee,[1] earned a degree in English literature from Princeton University, and later moved to New York City, where he interned at New Line Cinema.[3] In February 2006, he and his friend Marty Bowen founded their own production company, Temple Hill Entertainment, and produced The Nativity Story as their first film together.[3][4] He was raised Christian.[5]
Godfrey produced the five films in
The Maze Runner series.[8]
Filmography
He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
Film
- As an actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 | Wedding Guest | Uncredited |
- Thanks
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Swingers | Special thanks |
| 2008 | SEAL Team VI | Very special thanks |
Television
| Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
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| 2001 | Behind Enemy Lines | Executive producer | Documentary |
| 2011−15 | Revenge | Executive producer | |
| 2015−17 | Rosewood | Executive producer | |
| 2019 | Looking for Alaska |
Executive producer | |
| 2017−19 | Mr. Mercedes | Executive producer | |
| 2020−22 | Love, Victor | Executive producer | |
| 2023 | Dave | Executive producer | |
| Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies | Executive producer | ||
| The Other Black Girl | Executive producer | ||
| TBA | Day Job | Executive producer | |
| — | Behind Enemy Lines | Executive producer | Television pilot |
- Thanks
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Revenge: From the Beginning | Thanks | Television film |
| Revenge: The First Chapter |
References
- ^ a b "SHHS alum Wyck Godfrey named new president of Paramount Motion Pictures Group". WJHL.com. September 12, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ "Wyck Godfrey & Marty Bowen Re-Unite As Temple Hill Producing Partners". Deadline. September 24, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ a b Moring, Mark (October 31, 2006). "For Unto Us a Film Is Born". ChristianityToday.com. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "About Temple Hill Entertainment". templehillent.com. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "His 'dream come true' carries nativity to the big screen". The Courier. December 11, 2006.
- ^ Ford, Rebecca; Jarvey, Natalie (June 2, 2015). "Wyck Godfrey, Connor Franta to Be Honored at Thirst Project Gala (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "Wyck Godfrey & Marty Bowen - The 30 Most Powerful Film Producers in Hollywood". The Hollywood Reporter. April 13, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "Producer Wyck Godfrey Talks THE MAZE RUNNER, Adapting the Novels, Casting the Characters, Building a Practical Set, Grievers, Production Challenges & More". Collider. July 3, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
External links
- Wyck Godfrey at IMDb
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