William Soodik, also known as William Bromell, is an American screenwriter. He is best known for writing the science fiction psychological horror film Backrooms, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.[1] Aside from his work on Backrooms, he wrote for the television programs Homeland, Borgia, Ash vs Evil Dead, and Westworld.
Will Soodik | |
|---|---|
| Other name | William Bromell |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Career
editSoodik began his career as a television writer and wrote episodes for the television programs Homeland, Borgia, Ash vs Evil Dead, and Westworld.[2][3][4]
In July 2024, it was announced that he will write the screenplay for the horror film Altar. It is being directed by Egor Abramenko, starring January Jones and Kyle MacLachlan.[5][6] It is set to be released theatrically in the United States by A24.
In 2026, Soodik wrote the science fiction horror film Backrooms, directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons. It is based on Parson's web series, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.[7] It was released theatrically in the United States on May 29, 2026 by A24.[8]
Filmography
editFilm
| Year | Title | Writer | Executive producer |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Backrooms | Yes | No | |
| TBA | Altar | Yes | Yes | Post-production[9] |
Television
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Homeland | Yes | No | Episode "Tower of David" |
| 2014 | Borgia | Yes | No | Episode "1500" |
| 2016 | Ash vs Evil Dead | Yes | No | Episode "Confinement"; also story editor |
| 2022 | Westworld | Yes | Consulting | Episode "The Auguries" |
References
edit- ↑ Carson, Lexi (May 27, 2026). "'Backrooms': What Critics Are Saying About A24's Horror Film Directed by 20-Year-Old Kane Parsons". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ Klee, Miles (May 30, 2026). "Backrooms Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet's Most Uncanny Horror Myth". Wired. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (June 1, 2026). "How 'Backrooms' Producers Helped 20-Year-Old YouTuber Kane Parsons Create the Summer's Most Surprising Box Office Smash". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ Singh, Ishita (June 2, 2026). "Backrooms director eyes sequel and seeks new screenwriter". Skoar!. Retrieved June 4, 2026 – via MSN.
- ↑ ALTAR: Kyle McLachlan To Star In New A24 Horror Movie
- ↑ A24 Announces Horror Movie 'Altar' Starring Kyle MacLachlan
- ↑ 'Backrooms' Trailer: Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve Get Lost Beyond Reality as YouTube Horror Sensation Becomes an A24 Movie
- ↑ 'Backrooms' Poster – A24's Liminal Horror Movie Will Release in Theaters This May
- ↑ A24 Unveils Horror Film 'Altar' Starring January Jones, Kyle MacLachlan, David Krumholtz, Lily Collias and Hudson Behling (EXCLUSIVE)
External links
edit- Will Soodik at IMDb
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