Biography
Native Texan Dylan Sprayberry, originally from Houston, began his acting career at the tender age of nine. After a move to Los Angeles and several television appearances, Dylan was cast as the Young Clark Kent in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel at the age of 13. Co-starring with Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, and Kevin Costner, the film earned over $650 million at the box office. He later joined Teen Wolf in the fourth season, quickly becoming a global fan favorite with hysteria continuing to this day. Dylan appears in the revival film, Teen Wolf: The Movie, currently streaming on Paramount+. Shortly after Teen Wolf, Dylan booked a series regular in the 2018/2019 Hulu series Light as a Feather, in which he portrayed Henry Richmond. This supernatural series was nominated for eight Emmys from 2019 to 2020 and continues to have an active fanbase. His most recent project is the short film "The Boy That Couldn't Feel Pain," directed by Eugen Merher. He plays the antagonist in this simple yet poignant depiction of friendship and manipulation. This film was recently announced as a finalist for the Student Academy Awards. Dylan stars in the Miramax thriller Sick, penned by the writer's of Scream and directed by John Hyams. Sick premiered this year at the Toronto International Film Festival. This was not his first project in the horror/thriller space. In 2021, Dylan starred in the found-footage style film; Malibu Horror Story, directed by Scott Sloane. This film went on to win Best Horror at the Los Angeles Film Awards, Malibu Film Festival, and New York International Film Awards in 2022. Additionally, it garnered the stamp of approval from horror film purists, winning awards such as "Scariest Film" and "Best Feature" at HorrorFest International and Hollywood Blood Horror Festival. After years of constantly honing his craft, studying with top coaches, and working with a stellar list of directors, Dylan discovered that acting was not his only passion in the film industry. In February of 2021, Dylan and his writing partner wrote a short, "Flower Boy," which they went on to direct and produce in France. "Flower Boy" tells the coming of age story of a young man, Cypress, who moves to France to live with his father after his mother's passing. Dylan's directorial debut won best drama and best narrative short at the LA Film Awards in 2021. Dylan now has several projects in development, both in film and television, and will be focusing on these ventures in 2023. In his free time, Dylan enjoys rock climbing, camping, horseback riding, and training in the art of Muay Thai. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.