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Wyck Godfrey Biography

Birth Name:Wyck Godfrey

Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Profession Producer, Production manager, Actor

Fast Facts

  • His film "I, Robot," was nominated for a Black Reel Award for best film in the drama category in 2005
  • Was roommates with producing partner Marty Bowen while they were in their 20s and trying to make it in Hollywood
  • Quote: "There's a comfort level that people have with each other ․․․ When you first meet someone, sometimes you're less able to go to the comedic place than you are when you've known each other for a while․"
  • Created the production company Temple Hill Entertainment with Marty Bowen in 2006
  • Hired different directors for each film in the Twilight Saga, with the exception of the two part "Breaking Dawn," in order to incorporate different visual styles in each film
  • Some of the most high-profile films he has produced are the "Twilight Saga" films based on the popular teen novel series by Stephanie Myer
  • Had to keep reminding the director of "Eclipse" that if Edward the vampire walked through sunlight, he had to sparkle, which made filming difficult as it took place over a particularly sunny period in Vancouver

Awards

  • 2005Black Reel-Best Film, Drama: nominated
  • 2019ACCA-Best Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated
  • 2025Black Reel-Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series: nominated