Wyck Godfrey
Wyck Godfrey | |
|---|---|
 Godfrey in October 2018 | |
| Born | United States |
| Occupation | Producer |
| Years active | 2001−present |
| Spouse | Mary Kerr |
Wyck Godfrey is an American film and television producer. He is best known for co-founding the production company Temple Hill Entertainment with Marty Bowen in 2006. He was also named President of Paramount Motion Pictures Group in 2017, but returned to Temple Hill in 2020.
Early life
Godfrey was raised Christian.[1] He graduated from Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee,[2] earned a degree in English literature from Princeton University, and later moved to New York City to intern at New Line Cinema.[3]
Career
In February 2006, Godfrey and Marty Bowen established the production company Temple Hill Entertainment and produced The Nativity Story as their first film.[3][4] He produced the five films in The Twilight Saga series from 2008 to 2012,[5] and produced the 2014 young adult novel adaptation The Fault in Our Stars.[6] He also produced the three films in The Maze Runner series.[7] He left Temple Hill in 2017 upon being named President of Paramount Motion Pictures Group,[2] but returned to the company in 2020.[8]
Personal life
Godfrey is married to Mary Kerr.
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Behind Enemy Lines | Executive producer | Documentary |
| 2011−2015 | Revenge | ||
| 2012 | Revenge: From the Beginning | — | Thanked in credits Television film |
| 2012 | Revenge: The First Chapter | — | |
| 2015−2017 | Rosewood | Executive producer | |
| 2019 | Looking for Alaska | ||
| 2017−2019 | Mr. Mercedes | ||
| 2020−2022 | Love, Victor | ||
| 2023 | Dave | ||
| Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies | |||
| The Other Black Girl | |||
| TBA | Day Job | ||
| — | Behind Enemy Lines | Pilot |
References
- ^ "His 'dream come true' carries nativity to the big screen". The Courier. December 11, 2006.
- ^ a b "SHHS alum Wyck Godfrey named new president of Paramount Motion Pictures Group". WJHL.com. September 12, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Wyck Godfrey & Marty Bowen Re-Unite As Temple Hill Producing Partners". Deadline. September 24, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
External links
- Wyck Godfrey at IMDb