History of Will Poulter in Timeline
Will Poulter is an English actor who rose to prominence through his roles in "School of Comedy", "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader", and "We're the Millers". His early success led to him receiving the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2014, marking him as a significant talent to watch in the film industry.
January 1993: William Jack Poulter's Birth
In January 1993, William Jack Poulter was born in Hammersmith, London, to Neil Poulter, a professor, and Caroline (née Barrah), a former nurse.
2007: Role in Son of Rambow
In 2007, Will Poulter played Lee Carter in the film 'Son of Rambow', acting alongside Bill Milner in this early role.
August 2008: School of Comedy Pilot Aired
In August 2008, the pilot for 'School of Comedy' aired on Channel 4's Comedy Lab, featuring Will Poulter among other young comedic actors.
2009: Gained Recognition in School of Comedy
In 2009, Will Poulter gained initial recognition for his work in 'School of Comedy', marking an early stage in his acting career.
2009: School of Comedy Commissioned for Full Series
In 2009, after airing its pilot in August 2008, 'School of Comedy', featuring Will Poulter, was commissioned for a full series, marking a significant step in his early career.
2010: Role in The Chronicles of Narnia
In 2010, Will Poulter played Eustace Scrubb in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader', a significant role in an adventure film that raised his profile.
2011: Appeared in The Fades Pilot
In 2010, Will Poulter appeared in the pilot for BBC Three's 'The Fades', a supernatural thriller. In 2011, 'The Fades' was picked up for a six-part series, but Poulter was not included.
2011: Starred in Wild Bill
In 2011, Will Poulter starred as Dean, the son of Bill, in the British independent film 'Wild Bill', directed by Dexter Fletcher.
2012: Studied at University of Bristol
In 2012, Will Poulter began studying drama at the University of Bristol where he lived in Badock Hall before dropping out after a year to pursue acting full-time.
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 him as a comedic actor.
2014: Acted in Plastic and The Maze Runner
In 2014, Will Poulter played Fordy in the film 'Plastic' and Gally in 'The Maze Runner', which he described as a turning point in his career.
2014: Starred in The Maze Runner
In 2014, Will Poulter starred in the first film of 'The Maze Runner' dystopian science fiction trilogy, marking his involvement in a successful film series.
2014: Featured in Vanity Fair
In 2014, Will Poulter was named one of "Hollywood's Next Wave" and featured in the July issue of Vanity Fair, highlighting his rising status in the film industry.
2014: BAFTA Rising Star Award
In 2014, Will Poulter won the BAFTA Rising Star Award, acknowledging his promising talent and potential in the film industry.
2014: Awards for We're the Millers
In 2014, Will Poulter won the BAFTA Rising Star Award, the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, and the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss for his role in 'We're the Millers'.
2015: Acted in The Revenant
In 2015, Will Poulter appeared in the period film 'The Revenant', a critically acclaimed movie.
2015: Played Jim Bridger in The Revenant
In 2015, Will Poulter played Jim Bridger in 'The Revenant', a revenge-thriller directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy.
2015: Starred in Glassland
In 2015, Will Poulter starred as Shane in the Irish indie film 'Glassland', directed by Gerard Barrett, expanding his roles in independent cinema.
June 2016: Bill Skarsgård Cast as Pennywise
In June 2016, it was announced that Bill Skarsgård would replace Will Poulter as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the 'It' films, after Poulter became unavailable due to director changes.
2017: Played Philip Krauss in Detroit
In 2017, Will Poulter played the role of Philip Krauss, a racist police officer, in the film 'Detroit', which focuses on the 1967 Detroit riots.
2017: Starred in Detroit
In 2017, Will Poulter starred in the drama film 'Detroit', which explores themes related to the 1967 Detroit riots.
2017: Originally Cast in It
In 2017, Will Poulter was originally cast as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the film 'It', based on Stephen King's novel, before being replaced.
2018: Reprised role in Maze Runner
In 2018, Will Poulter reprised his role as Gally in 'Maze Runner: The Death Cure'. He also starred in 'The Little Stranger' and 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'.
2018: Acted in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
In 2018, Will Poulter starred in 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch', an interactive film part of the 'Black Mirror' series.
2019: Acted in Midsommar
In 2019, Will Poulter played Mark in Ari Aster's horror film 'Midsommar'. He also presented an award at the BAFTA TV awards.
2019: Originally Cast in It Chapter Two
In 2019, Will Poulter was originally cast as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the film 'It Chapter Two', based on Stephen King's novel, before being replaced.
2020: Filmed The Dark Pictures Anthology
In 2020, Will Poulter participated in filming 'The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope', an interactive choice game by Supermassive Games, portraying Andrew, Anthony, and Abraham.
October 2021: Cast as Adam Warlock
In October 2021, Will Poulter was cast as Adam Warlock in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3', marking his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2021: Featured in Dopesick
In 2021, Will Poulter featured in the Hulu miniseries 'Dopesick', earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2022: Emmy Nomination for Dopesick
In 2022, Will Poulter received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his role in 'Dopesick'.
May 2023: Release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
In May 2023, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3', featuring Will Poulter as Adam Warlock, was released, marking his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2023: Joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe
In 2023, Will Poulter joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Adam Warlock in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' and had a role in FX's series 'The Bear', earning him another Emmy Award nomination.
September 2024: Ambassador for Alzheimer's Research UK
In September 2024, Will Poulter was named as an Ambassador of dementia charity Alzheimer's Research UK, signifying his involvement in raising awareness for the cause.
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