Finn Wolfhard Credits Mentor Jesse Eisenberg for His Directorial Debut; Says ‘It Was So Fascinating to Watch’

Finn Wolfhard is stepping into his first directorial role with the captivating story titled “Hell of a Summer.” Notably, he acknowledged Jesse Eisenberg as a joyful collaborator and source of inspiration in making this project possible.

If you’re not familiar, the team consisting of Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk (who was his co-writer, co-director, and co-star), and Jesse Eisenberg collaborated on Jesse Eisenberg’s 2022 directorial debut film titled “When You Finish Saving the World.

As I recount the moment for Yahoo Entertainment, let me share that the star from A Real Pain took a visit to my film set and offered encouragement for my performance.

“There’s footage of it somewhere on a handy cam,” the Stranger Things actor mentioned. 

Speaking further on Jesse Eisenberg’s enthusiasm, Wolfhard noted, “He was a constant supporter of the film from the initial stages right through the early drafts. I recall him reading them and genuinely appreciating them.

In a fresh take on horror-comedy, Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk star in a neon-lit movie. The plot unfolds as a masked murderer targets summer camp counselors, with these strange occurrences transpiring along the backdrop of a Canadian road trip.

In an engaging chat, the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire actor shared his memorable work experience collaborating with Jesse Eisenberg on the 2022 film, and he highlighted some valuable guidance Eisenberg offered which benefited Wolfhard in subsequent projects.

In simpler terms, it can be said that Finn Wolfhard found it intriguing to observe Eisenberg at work. Moreover, he noted that the Zombieland actor always seemed “lighthearted” during filming. Later, he recounted the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere the director had established on the set.

As a die-hard admirer, let me share my excitement about “Hell of Summer” featuring the talented Fred Hechinger, captivating Abby Quinn, and the charismatic D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, alongside other remarkable actors on the big screen.

The comedy horror is now in theaters.

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2025-04-05 09:07