Will Gluck facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Will Gluck
Gluck at the premiere of Annie in December 2014
Born	(1978-11-07) November 7, 1978 (age 46) New York City, New York, U.S.
Education	United Nations International School Cornell University
Occupation	Director producer screenwriter songwriter composer
Notable work	Anyone But You, Easy A, Friends with Benefits, The Michael J. Fox Show, Peter Rabbit
Spouse(s)	Trista Gladden
Children	2

Will Gluck (born November 7, 1978) is an American filmmaker. He is known for writing and directing popular movies like the Peter Rabbit films, Friends with Benefits (2011), Easy A (2010), and Anyone but You (2023). He also works as a songwriter and composer.

Will Gluck's Early Career and First Films

Will Gluck is the son of Carol Gluck, a professor who studies Japan, and Peter L. Gluck, an architect. He started his career writing for TV shows. Some of these shows include Grosse Pointe, Luis, and Andy Richter Controls the Universe.

He also helped create and produce the TV series The Loop. His first movie as a director was Fired Up, which came out in 2009.

Directing Easy A and Friends with Benefits

In 2010, Gluck directed Easy A. He also helped rewrite and produce this movie. It starred Emma Stone and other well-known actors. The film was very successful, earning $75 million around the world. It won a Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy.

His next movie was Friends with Benefits, released in 2011. This film starred Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. It also featured actors like Woody Harrelson and Emma Stone. The movie earned over $150 million worldwide and was nominated for a People's Choice Award.

Working on Annie and TV Shows

In 2014, Will Gluck directed a new version of the musical movie Annie. It was filmed in New York City and starred Quvenzhané Wallis, Jamie Foxx, and Cameron Diaz. The movie made over $139 million worldwide.

He also helped create, direct, and produce The Michael J. Fox Show for TV. This show marked Michael J. Fox's return to television. It was very popular when it first aired, with 16 million viewers.

Later Films: Peter Rabbit and Anyone but You

Will Gluck's production company, Olive Bridge Entertainment, works with Sony Pictures Entertainment. They have produced TV shows like Woke for Hulu and Encore! for Disney+.

Bringing Peter Rabbit to the Big Screen

In 2018, Gluck directed Peter Rabbit. This movie featured actors like Rose Byrne and Domhnall Gleeson. It also had famous voices like James Corden as Peter Rabbit. This film became his most successful movie financially, earning over $351 million worldwide.

After its success, he co-wrote, directed, and produced the sequel, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway. This movie was released in 2021 and earned over $150 million.

Directing Anyone but You

His most recent film is Anyone but You, released in December 2023. Gluck co-wrote, directed, and produced this movie. It stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. The film was a big hit, grossing over $240 million worldwide.

Filmography

Feature films

Television

• Grosse Pointe (2000–01)
• Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2001–02)
• Luis (2003–04) (also creator)
• The Loop (2006–07) (also co-creator)
• The Michael J. Fox Show (2013–14) (also co-creator)
• The McCarthys (2014–15)
• Moonbeam City (2015)
• Angry Angel (2017)
• Encore! (2019–20)
• Woke (2020–22)
• Sneakerheads (2020)
• Chicago Party Aunt (2021–22)

Awards and Nominations

Will Gluck's films and TV shows have won or been nominated for several awards. Here are some of them:

See also

In Spanish: Will Gluck para niños