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Hunter Doohan Is on a Revenge Tour With ‘Evil Dead Burn’ and ‘Wednesday’
Actor Hunter Doohan is enjoying a career surge, starring in the newly released horror film "Evil Dead Burn" while continuing his role as Tyler Galpin in Netflix's "Wednesday," which is currently filming its third season in Ireland. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 32-year-old discussed how his path to success involved years of struggle after moving to Los Angeles in 2012, before breakthrough roles in "Truth Be Told" and "Your Honor" led to his career-defining part in "Wednesday" alongside Jenna Ortega.
"Evil Dead Burn" is the sixth instalment in the long-running horror franchise and has taken $17 million (£13 million) domestically at the box office since its release. Doohan also spoke candidly about being a gay actor who has yet to land an LGBTQ role despite repeatedly auditioning for such parts, describing his approach to taking on varied characters as "kind of my little revenge against all the straight actors taking gay roles." He also touched on his ambitions to move into directing.
In short
- Hunter Doohan stars in horror film "Evil Dead Burn," now in cinemas
- He continues as Tyler Galpin in "Wednesday" season three, filming in Ireland
- Gay actor says he hasn't yet landed an LGBTQ role despite auditioning
Explained simply
Hunter Doohan is a 32-year-old actor whose career has recently gained significant traction. He is known for playing Tyler Galpin in the Netflix series "Wednesday," which is currently filming its third season, and has just appeared in the horror film "Evil Dead Burn," part of a long-running franchise.
His rise to prominence followed years of struggle. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2012, Doohan worked through minor television roles in programmes such as "Truth Be Told" and "Your Honor" before securing his breakout role in "Wednesday" alongside actress Jenna Ortega.
Since becoming more visible through "Wednesday," Doohan has reflected publicly on his industry experiences and career ambitions. "Evil Dead Burn" has earned £13 million domestically, whilst the actor has also expressed an interest in expanding his work to include directing.