American film and television producer
Wyck Godfrey
Born Nationality American Occupation Film, television producer Years active 2001-present
Wyck Godfrey is an American film and television producer best known for producing The Twilight Saga series and The Maze Runner 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 Twilight Saga series from 2008 to 2012.[6] In 2014, he produced the young adults novel adaptation, The Fault in Our Stars [7] He has also produced the three films in The Maze Runner series .[8]
Filmography [ ]
He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
Film [ ]
As an actor
Thanks
Year
Film
Role
1996
Swingers
Special thanks
2008
SEAL Team VI
Very special thanks
Television [ ]
Year
Title
Credit
Notes
2001
Behind Enemy Lines
Executive producer
Documentary
2011−15
Revenge
Executive producer
2015−17
Rosewood
Executive producer
2017
Mr. Mercedes
Executive producer
Behind Enemy Lines
Executive producer
Television pilot
2019
Looking for Alaska
Executive producer
2020
Love, Victor
Executive producer
Thanks
Year
Film
Role
Notes
2012
Revenge: From the Beginning
Thanks
Television film
Revenge: The First Chapter
References [ ]
^ Jump up to: 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 .
^ Jump up to: 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 .
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