Career Timeline of Will Poulter: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Will Poulter made an impact.
Will Poulter is a British actor recognized for his leading roles across film and television. His work has garnered critical acclaim, including a British Academy Film Award. He has also received nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1967: Detroit riots
In 2017, Poulter starred in the film Detroit, about the 1967 Detroit riots.
1986: Stephen King's It
In 2017 and 2019, Poulter was cast as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the supernatural horror films It and It Chapter Two, both based on Stephen King's 1986 epic supernatural horror novel of the same name.
2007: Role in Son of Rambow
In 2007, Will Poulter played the role of Lee Carter in the film 'Son of Rambow', alongside Bill Milner.
August 2008: School of Comedy pilot
On August 21, 2008, Will Poulter performed in the pilot episode of 'School of Comedy', which aired on Channel 4's Comedy Lab.
2009: Full series of School of Comedy
In 2009, 'School of Comedy', in which Poulter performed, was commissioned for a full series, expanding his role in comedic acting.
2009: First Recognition in School of Comedy
In 2009, Will Poulter gained his first recognition in 'School of Comedy', marking the start of his career in television and film.
2010: The Chronicles of Narnia
In 2010, Will Poulter played Eustace Scrubb in the film 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader', filmed in Queensland, Australia.
2010: Role in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
In 2010, Will Poulter starred as Eustace Scrubb in the adventure film 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader', a significant role in his early career.
2011: The Fades pilot
In 2010, Will Poulter appeared in the BBC Three pilot 'The Fades'. In 2011, the pilot was picked up as a six-part series, but Poulter was not included.
2011: Starred in Wild Bill
In 2011, Will Poulter starred alongside Charlie Creed-Miles in the British independent film 'Wild Bill'.
2013: Starring role in We're the Millers
In 2013, Will Poulter had a starring role in the comedy film 'We're the Millers', further establishing his presence in the film industry.
2013: We're the Millers and Rizzle Kicks
In 2013, Will Poulter played Kenny in 'We're the Millers' and appeared in Rizzle Kicks' music video for "Skip to the Good Bit".
2014: Plastic and The Maze Runner
In 2014, Will Poulter played Fordy in 'Plastic' and Gally in 'The Maze Runner', describing the latter as a "turning point" in his career.
2015: The Revenant
In 2015, Will Poulter played Jim Bridger in 'The Revenant', directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu.
2015: Starred in Glassland
In 2015, Will Poulter starred as Shane in the Irish indie film 'Glassland', directed by Gerard Barrett.
June 2016: Pennywise Recasting
In June 2016, Bill Skarsgård was cast as Pennywise in 'It' after Will Poulter became unavailable.
2017: Starring Role in Detroit
In 2017, Poulter starred in the drama film 'Detroit', further expanding his acting portfolio.
2017: Originally Cast as Pennywise
In 2017, Poulter was originally cast as Pennywise in 'It'.
2017: Detroit
In 2017, Will Poulter played the racist police officer Philip Krauss in the film 'Detroit'.
2018: The Maze Runner series
In 2014 and 2018, Poulter starred in the first and third films of 'The Maze Runner' trilogy, contributing to the dystopian science fiction series.
2018: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
In 2018, Will Poulter acted in the Netflix project 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch', showcasing his versatility.
2019: Midsommar
In 2019, Will Poulter played Mark in Ari Aster's horror film 'Midsommar'.
2019: Pennywise role
In 2019, he was supposed to play Pennywise the Dancing Clown in It Chapter Two. However, he became unavailable after the departure of the initial director Cary Fukunaga.
2020: The Dark Pictures Anthology
In 2020, Will Poulter participated in filming 'The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope', an interactive choice game.
October 2021: Cast in Guardians of the Galaxy
In October 2021, Will Poulter was cast as Adam Warlock in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'.
2021: Dopesick
In 2021, Will Poulter played Billy Cutler in Hulu's drama miniseries 'Dopesick'.
May 2023: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Release
On May 5, 2023, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3', in which Poulter was cast as Adam Warlock, was released.
2023: FX's series The Bear
In 2023, Poulter acted in FX's series 'The Bear' further cementing his presence in television.
2023: Marvel Cinematic Universe
In 2023, Poulter joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Adam Warlock in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'.
September 2024: Alzheimer's Research UK Ambassador
In September 2024, Will Poulter was named as an Ambassador of dementia charity Alzheimer's Research UK.
2024: Role in On Swift Horses
In 2024, Will Poulter starred in the romantic drama 'On Swift Horses', showcasing his continued presence in film.
2025: Black Mirror: Plaything
In 2025, Poulter is scheduled to act in the Netflix project 'Black Mirror: Plaything', continuing his collaboration with the streaming platform.
2025: Role in Warfare
In 2025, Will Poulter is set to appear in the war drama 'Warfare', adding to his repertoire of film roles.
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