Finn Wolfhard and Nick Wolfhard attend the premiere of “It Chapter Two” on August 26, 2019 in Westwood, California.Photo:Emma McIntyre/FilmMagic
Emma McIntyre/FilmMagic
Finn Wolfhardisn’t the only Netflix star in his family.
Finn is the younger brother of Nick Wolfhard, an animated voice actor best known for his starring role as the lead character of Netflix’s animated seriesThe Last Kids on Earth. Finn and Nick were born to Eric Wolfhard and Mary Jolivet, and they grew up in Vancouver, Canada.
Though they are half a decade apart in age (Nick was born in 1997 while Finn arrived in 2002), the brothers have a shared passion for entertainment. Throughout Finn’s career, Nick has encouraged his brother to continue chasing his dreams — even when times got tough.
“There was a period in time where my brother Finn was doingItand [the film], at the time, fell through,” Nick toldShowbiz Cheat Sheet, referencing director Cary Fuukunaga’s exit from the film. “He was so bummed about it and he didn’t want to do acting again … My dad [and I] were like, ‘No, you’ve got to keep going. Why don’t you just take a small break and then we’ll see what happens.’ ”
“I guess through my mighty words of wisdom, he gotStranger Thingsbecause he kept going and he eventually gotItback,” he added.
Here’s everything to know about Finn Wolfhard’s brother, Nick Wolfhard.
They grew up in Canada
Finn Wolfhard and his brother Nick Wolfhard as kids.Finn Wolfhard Instagram
Finn Wolfhard Instagram
Finn and Nick grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They were born to Eric Wolfhard and Mary Jolivet. Their father, Eric, is a licensed lawyer and anaboriginal land claims researcher.
Finn attributes his success in the entertainment industry to his family’s support and encouragement from the time he was a child.
“I have great parents, a great family, and people who support me, but who also keep me in line,” Finn said in anInterviewmagazineprofile withRyan Reynolds. “I have been weirdly disciplined since I was seven or eight years old.”
Nick is a voice actor
Nick Wolfhard arrives at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Red Carpet on March 4, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.Jun Sato/WireImage
Jun Sato/WireImage
Unlike theStranger Thingsactor, Nick is known for his voice acting talents. He kicked off his career as a voice actor in Cartoon Network’s animated filmUnderwrapsat the age of 16. Though he landed his first animated film in his mid-teens, Nick always knew he wanted to pursue animated acting.
“I’ve always had a big fascination with animation in general — you can tell stories and do things that are impossible to convey in a live action project,” Nick once toldPopHorror. “There is something about voice over that is just so fun to do, to watch all these things as a kid and then to star in them later on is a dream come true.”
By 2019, Nick landed the lead role of Jack Sullivan in Netflix’s adaptation of Max Brailler’s seriesThe Last Kids on Earth. Nick toldColliderthat the audition process was the “longest” in his career.
“The audition process was the longest I’ve ever had for a part,” he said. “I originally auditioned for Jack as well as Dirk. I believe I got two separate call backs for both characters. Then, I remember, in May, I was half asleep in my bed, and I got the email. I was like, ‘Yes!’ "
Though the process was long, it was incredibly rewarding for Nick. “I put my fist in the air out of sheer victory, because of how long the process was and how much effort I put into it,” he said. “I was so happy I got it.”
Nick starred in his first short with Finn
Though Nick can primarily be found offering his voice to animated characters, his early beginnings in the industry started on-screen in Jorge Perez’s 2013 shortAftermath.
Nick and Finn joined the cast as younger versions of the short’s main characters.
Finn and Nick played video games together growing up
As a PlayStation Playmaker, Finn is an admitted video game fanatic. During his adolescence, he told Collider that he bonded with his brother Nick through their shared love for video games.
“There’s a few [video games] I remember me and my brother used to play, like the Jak and Daxter racing game [Jak X: Combat Racing]a lot together, just like really fun co-op stuff,” he toldColliderin a different interview.
They presented an award together at the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
Finn Wolfhard and Nick Wolfhard at the AFI Fest screening of Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” on November 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty
Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty
In March 2023, Finn and Nick shared the stage to present the best fantasy anime award at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. The brothers joked about their shared love for anime before presentingDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibawith the honor for the night.
“We have a saying in our family — brothers who watch anime together, talk about anime so much that it’s genuinely concerning,”Finn said.
“Yeah I don’t think that’s a saying, but it’s definitely the truth,” Nick rebutted.
Finn and Nick will star in an animated series together
Nick Wolfhard and Finn Wolfhard at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Red Carpet on March 4, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.Jun Sato/WireImage
Nick said they were “involved” in creating an adult-oriented animation
In 2019, Nick revealed to PopHorror that he was “involved” in the creation of an “adult-oriented animation pilot” alongside Finn.
“We are currently involved in an adult oriented animated pilot for a big network that our friends are currently making,” said Nick. “I can’t say the details yet but I will for sure let everyone know on social media about it when I’m allowed. I CAN say, that it is absolutely hilarious and I can’t wait for people to see it.”
However,AftermathandNew-Genstand as the only projects both Finn and Nick are involved in together.
They are supportive of each other
Finn Wolfhard and his brother Nick Wolfhard.Finn Wolfhard Instagram
While the Wolfhard brothers have similar yet varying tracks in the entertainment industry, Finn and Nick are always there for each other.
To celebrate the premiere ofThe Last Kids on Earth, Finn shared a graphic of the animated series congratulating his older brother. “So proud of you, Nick!!!” he captioned theInstagram post.
Nick also often takes to social media to express his admiration for his brother, including Finn’s role in the 2021Ghostbusterssequel.
source: people.com
