'1923' Star Brandon Sklenar Talks Body Dysmorphia, Hollywood Rise
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Brandon Sklenar's acting career has surged recently with notable roles in Paramount+'s 1923, It Ends With Us, Drop, and The Housemaid, and he has four major projects lined up for next year, including The Rescue and Iron Jane.
- Sklenar's rise to fame is a classic outsider success story, having moved from New Jersey to Los Angeles after high school with little support, eventually breaking through after years of background roles and training.
- He is currently focusing on his well-being, having recently quit smoking, and is preparing mentally, physically, and spiritually for the next phase of his career.
- Sklenar is making his producing debut with Iron Jane, a female bodybuilding drama starring Eiza González, which explores themes of transformation and control, and is set for festival launch next year.
- The film Iron Jane is being presented at the American Film Market, with U.S. rights handled by CAA Media Finance and WME Independent, marking a significant step in Sklenar's expanding role in the industry.
