History of Will Poulter in Timeline
Will Poulter is an English actor known for his roles in comedy and adventure films. He initially gained recognition in the TV series *School of Comedy* before landing prominent roles such as Eustace Scrubb in *The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader* and a starring role in the comedy *We're the Millers*. His early work and rising popularity culminated in winning the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2014, solidifying his place as a notable young talent in the film industry.
1967: Detroit Riots
In 1967, the Detroit riots occurred, which are the subject of the film 'Detroit' in which Will Poulter starred in 2017.
1986: Publication of It
In 1986, Stephen King's epic supernatural horror novel It, which served as the inspiration for the 'It' movies, was published.
January 1993: William Jack Poulter's Birth
In January 1993, William Jack Poulter was born. He is an English actor known for film and television roles, with a British Academy Film Award and Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
2007: Role in Son of Rambow
In 2007, Will Poulter played the role of Lee Carter in the film 'Son of Rambow'.
August 2008: School of Comedy Pilot Airs
On August 21, 2008, 'School of Comedy', starring Will Poulter, aired its pilot on Channel 4's Comedy Lab.
2009: School of Comedy Full Series
In 2009, 'School of Comedy', starring Will Poulter, was commissioned for a full series.
2009: Recognition in School of Comedy
In 2009, Will Poulter gained recognition in 'School of Comedy'.
2010: Role in The Chronicles of Narnia & The Fades Pilot
In 2010, Will Poulter played Eustace Scrubb in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'. He also appeared in the BBC Three pilot 'The Fades'.
2010: Role in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
In 2010, Will Poulter starred as Eustace Scrubb in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'.
2011: Starring in Wild Bill
In 2011, Will Poulter starred alongside Charlie Creed-Miles in the British independent film 'Wild Bill'.
2011: The Fades series pick up
In 2011, the BBC Three pilot The Fades, was picked up as a six-part series, of which Poulter was not included.
2012: Studying Drama at University of Bristol
In 2012, Will Poulter began studying drama at the University of Bristol, living in Badock Hall.
2012: Studying Drama
In 2012, Will Poulter began studying drama at the University of Bristol.
2013: Starring Role in We're the Millers
In 2013, Will Poulter had a starring role in the comedy film 'We're the Millers'.
2013: Role in We're the Millers and Music Video Appearance
In 2013, Will Poulter played Kenny in 'We're the Millers'. He also appeared in Rizzle Kicks' music video for "Skip to the Good Bit". He also unsuccessfully auditioned for 'The Fault in Our Stars'.
2014: Roles in Plastic and The Maze Runner
In 2014, Will Poulter played Fordy in 'Plastic' and Gally in 'The Maze Runner'. He described his role in 'The Maze Runner' as a turning point in his career.
2014: Named in Vanity Fair's "Hollywood's Next Wave"
In 2014, Will Poulter was chosen as one of 23 upcoming actors to feature in Vanity Fair as "Hollywood's Next Wave".
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 (shared with Jennifer Aniston and Emma Roberts) for his performance in 'We're the Millers'.
2014: BAFTA Rising Star Award
In 2014, Will Poulter won the BAFTA Rising Star Award.
2015: Role in The Revenant
In 2015, Will Poulter played Jim Bridger in 'The Revenant', a revenge-thriller.
June 2016: Recasting of Pennywise
In June 2016, Bill Skarsgård was cast as Pennywise in 'It' after Will Poulter became unavailable.
2017: Role in Detroit
In 2017, Will Poulter appeared in the drama film 'Detroit'.
2017: Casting in It Films
Will Poulter was originally cast as Pennywise in the supernatural horror films 'It' (2017) and 'It Chapter Two' (2019).
2018: The Maze Runner Films
In 2014-2018, Will Poulter starred in the first and third films of 'The Maze Runner' trilogy.
2018: Role in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
In 2018, Will Poulter acted in the Netflix project 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'.
2018: Maze Runner: The Death Cure, The Little Stranger and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
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'.
2019: Role in Midsommar and BAFTA TV Awards Presentation
In 2019, Will Poulter played Mark in 'Midsommar'. He also presented an award at the BAFTA TV awards.
2019: Role in Midsommar
In 2019, Will Poulter starred in the horror film 'Midsommar'.
2019: Casting in It Films
Will Poulter was originally cast as Pennywise in the supernatural horror films 'It' (2017) and 'It Chapter Two' (2019).
2020: Filming The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
In 2020, Will Poulter participated in filming 'The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope', an interactive choice game.
October 2021: Casting as Adam Warlock
In October 2021, Will Poulter was cast as Adam Warlock in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'.
2021: Role in Dopesick
In 2021, Will Poulter played Billy Cutler in Hulu's 'Dopesick'.
2021: Roles in Television Series
In 2021, Will Poulter received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his role in the Hulu miniseries 'Dopesick'. He also acted in 'The Underground Railroad'.
2022: Emmy Nomination for Dopesick
In 2022, Will Poulter was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in 'Dopesick'.
May 2023: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Release
On May 5, 2023, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3', starring Will Poulter as Adam Warlock, was released.
2023: Role in The Bear
In 2023, Will Poulter acted in the FX's series 'The Bear'.
2023: Joins Marvel Cinematic Universe
In 2023, Will Poulter joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Adam Warlock in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'.
September 2024: Ambassador for Alzheimer's Research UK
In September 2024, Will Poulter was named an Ambassador of the dementia charity Alzheimer's Research UK.
2024: Role in The Bear
In 2024, Will Poulter acted in the FX's series 'The Bear'.
2024: Role in On Swift Horses
In 2024, Will Poulter starred in the romantic drama 'On Swift Horses'.
2025: Role in Black Mirror: Plaything
In 2025, Will Poulter acted in the Netflix project 'Black Mirror: Plaything'.
2025: Role in Warfare
In 2025, Will Poulter is scheduled to star in the war drama 'Warfare'.
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