The modern viewer probably knows the young actor Finn Wulfard by his role in the famous television series "Very Strange Things", where he played one of the main characters of Mike Wheeler. Today, Finn is one of the most promising actors of the young generation. Finn Wolfhard managed to demonstrate his talent even before filming "Very Strange Things", taking part in such television projects as "Supernatural" and "Hundred". The second major role for him was the character of the young Richie Tozier from the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel “It”, which was released in 2017.
Biography of Finn Wulfard. Carier start
Date of birth - December 23, 2002, place of birth - the city of Vancouver, Canada. According to the zodiac sign, the boy is Capricorn. Finn Wulfard's parents gave him mixed roots: French, German and Jewish. After the success that befell him, the actor was forced to change his former place of residence to Hollywood, while he still continues to attend his native Catholic school. Finn's older brother Nick Wulfard is also involved in acting and voice acting in films.
Before gaining world fame, Wulfard led the life of an ordinary teenager: he studied at school, met with friends, spent time playing video games. The boy showed interest in cinema from early childhood and, becoming a little older, began to take the first steps to his dream.
Despite the fact that Finn Wolfhard was born in a family directly related to the film industry (his father works as a screenwriter, and his brother is engaged in acting), he got his first job himself, without any help or family ties. Once a boy decided to fill out a questionnaire on a popular American site called Craiglist. In his resume, he indicated that he would really like to try himself in acting. After some time, he was contacted and invited to take part in an independent short film. On the set, Finn showed his best side and soon other directors began to notice him.
Early career
After the debut in the short film Aftermath, there was another role in a small project called Resurrection (2013). Despite the fact that filming in such a movie did not bring Finn much fame, thanks to them, the young actor was able to get the valuable experience necessary for further advancement. The boy decided not to stop at the results already achieved and continued to search for new roles. In the end, Wulfard was able to get the role of Zoran in the television series "Hundred", which has been on CW since 2014. The character appeared in the second season and took part in only one episode. A series featuring Finn was aired on November 12, 2014.
The bosses of the CW television channel liked Wulfard’s game so much that they soon recommended it to another popular project - the supernatural adventure drama Supernatural, which has been on the screens since 2004. Finn Wolfhard reappeared in only one episode, this time in the role of Jordi Pinsky from the Thin Lizzie series (Russ. "Thin Lizzy") of the eleventh season, which premiered on November 14, 2105.
Filming in "Very Strange Things"
For several years of acting in the career of Finn Wulfard, there were only small episodic roles. At the same time, the boy did not even realize that very soon a really big breakthrough in the industry was waiting for him. Finally, Finn was spotted by Matt and Ross Duffers. Noting the talent of the young actor, the brothers invited Wulfard to take part in the audition for one of the main roles in his upcoming project. In the end, Finn was exactly what the Duffers were looking for. Later, in one of the interviews, the actor admitted that he was casting without leaving home, as he had a terrible temperature that day. The boy recorded a video with the application directly from the bed and did not even hope for success.
In “Very Strange Things,” Finn Wulfard played Mike Wheeler, whose role brought the actor frenzied popularity and world fame. According to the Duffer brothers themselves, the boy fit perfectly into the atmosphere of the 80s, which is why he was chosen while listening.
Deserved success
The series "Very Strange Things" quickly became one of the most popular shows of our time, and the talented children who played the main roles began to receive attention from the industry. In 2017, the project and cast were awarded four Emmy nominations, two Saturn nominations, and three American Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. At the last two events, "Very Strange Things," a well-deserved victory awaited.
To date, Finn Wulfard continues to appear in the series of the Duffer brothers and in parallel with this is involved in the filming of other major projects. It is safe to say that the period of small episodic roles for the young actor is over.
Remake "It"
Simultaneously with the start of filming in "Very Strange Things", the actor was approved for another important role for him. In the next film, Finn Wulfard was supposed to play Richie Tozier - one of the main characters in the new film adaptation of Stephen King's cult book "It". Work on the picture did not go quite smoothly - the filming process was constantly slowed down and as a result, director Carey Fukunaga decided to leave his post. The incident affected the previously approved caste - almost all the actors lost their roles.
Soon, Andres Musketti appeared in the director’s chair and the shooting of “It” resumed. Finn Wulfard was able to re-casting and regain the role of Richie Tozier.
When the film was released, it was truly a resounding success. Most of all, the recognition of critics and spectators was awarded to the unsurpassed cast. The main stars again became talented children who played members of the Losers Club. Soon, the second part of "It" is being prepared, where partners of young actors will be such famous stars as James McEvoy, Bill Hader and Jessica Chastain.
Finn decides to part with his agent
Recently, in Hollywood, very, very troubled. In a short period of time, many scandals broke out on the basis of sexual violence and harassment by large film bosses to their subordinates. After various accusations thrown in the direction of the famous producer Harvey Weinstein, statements began to appear with regards to other alleged criminals. Tyler Gresh, an employee of the APA agency, who was convicted of harassment of young actors, could not escape publicity. Finn Wulfard, who at that time was Gresham's employer, decided to terminate the contract and release his scandalous agent. The actor confirmed his decision in numerous interviews and explained that he would not want to be harassed by the alleged offender.
Video clip
Not so long ago, the young star of "Very Strange Things" and "It" decided to try herself in the director's field. Together with his friend, Finn took part in the filming of the video for the song Sonora of the Spendtime Palace band. Wulfard not only acted as a director, but also played one of the main roles. According to the plot of the clip, Finn appears in the image on the ears of a boy in love. The main conflict is that the father of his lover is categorically against the choice of his daughter, however, in the final of the story, love defeats all obstacles. The young actor and director noted that the idea of the clip came to him while repeatedly listening to the song. Even then, he realized that the video should be in the style of Western, and the main characters will be teenagers living in modern California.
Screen version of Carduelis and future projects
In 2019, "Goldfinch" is to be released on the screens - an adaptation of the novel of the same name by the writer Donna Tart, who received the Pulitzer Prize for her work. In the film, Finn Wulfard will play the role of young Boris, a student from Ukraine, who pushed the main character Theo to drugs. By the way, adult Boris will be played by Anairin Barnard, the actor most famous for the viewer in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk.
Earlier it was announced that the main role in the upcoming film adaptation of "Goldfinch" went to Ensel Elgort ("Divergent", "Blame the Stars"). Also in the film promise to appear Sarah Paulson, Jeffrey Wright and Nicole Kidman.
A place in the director's chair was taken by prominent filmmaker John Crowley, and Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson act as producers.
The personal life of the actor
According to Wulfard himself, he is not very interested in relationships and considers himself not old enough for this. Moreover, all his free time is busy filming and participating in various programs. Finn admitted several times that he doesn’t always have the opportunity to meet his friends.
The young actor believes that he will definitely find his love when he gets older, but now he wants to concentrate on his career.