Wyck Godfrey

Birth Name:

Wyck Godfrey

Birth Place:

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Profession

Producer, Production manager, Actor

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

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
2026Gotham TV Award - Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast, or Streaming:Nominated
2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Movie:Nominated

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