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Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nepo baby, 21, towers over his movie star father who famously left his mom for his co-star... can you guess who?
The Morning Show star Billy Crudup spent some quality time with his much taller son William Atticus Parker while walking down the streets of New York City together on Wednesday. The 21-year-old nepo baby appeared to be several inches taller than the 5ft9in Emmy winner, who celebrated his 57th birthday on Tuesday. According to IMDb, William cast Billy to play a mystery role in his upcoming third feature directorial effort The Auction alongside his mother Mary-Louise Parker as well as Audra McDonald, Richard Kind, and Raúl Castillo. Parker wrote and produced the 'wild' indie sci-fi horror spectacle about a corporate auction company, which is a loose adaptation of Agatha Christie's 1939 mystery novel And Then There Were None. The River Styx Productions founder also enlisted his 18-year-old sister Ash Parker, whom the 60-year-old Emmy winner adopted from Ethiopia in 2007, to compose an original song for The Auction. Readers might recall how Mary-Louise was seven months pregnant with William in November 2003 when Crudup left her for his Stage Beauty leading lady Claire Danes after they fell in love on set months earlier. The Morning Show star Billy Crudup (R) spent some quality time with his much taller son William Atticus Parker (L) while walking down the streets of New York City together on Wednesday In her 2015 memoir Dear Mr. You, Parker wrote a thinly-veiled chapter inspired by that time period when got kicked out of a taxi after angering the lost driver, who told her: 'I don't want you any more.' 'No one does. Look at me. My life is worse than yours in this moment. I am alone. Look, see? I am pregnant and alone. It hurts to even breathe,' the Weeds alum wrote. 'I'm trying to get through it but I'm by myself every night and every morning and no one, nothing helps. I'm sorry I yelled. I can't get my shoes on anymore. Please, I know I am awful, it's been made clear but look at me please.' Mary-Louise concluded of their seven-year romance: 'I realize now that whatever I was walking through was part of my life, one piece of a bigger story that is mostly beautiful.' And in 2009, Parker directly addressed the scandal in More Magazine: 'I've never commented on the situation, and I won't because it's not fair to my son. Your love for your child should eclipse any other feelings you have for another person.' On April 7, Billy and Claire enjoyed an affectionate reunion at Cipriani South Street in Lower Manhattan during the NYU Tisch Gala, which raised over $1.7M in support of student needs. 'I was just in love with him. And needed to explore that and I was 24. I didn't quite know what those consequences would be,' Danes admitted on The Howard Stern Show in 2015. '[The backlash] was a scary thing. That was really hard. I didn't know how to not do that. It's OK. I went through it. We're friendly — we're friends.' The Homeland alum has been married to her Stardust leading man Hugh Dancy since 2009 and Crudup has been married to his Gypsy leading lady Naomi Watts since 2023. The 21-year-old nepo baby appeared to be several inches taller than the 5ft9in Emmy winner, who celebrated his 57th birthday on Tuesday According to IMDb, William cast Billy to play a mystery role in his upcoming third feature directorial effort The Auction alongside his mother Mary-Louise Parker Parker wrote and produced the 'wild' indie sci-fi horror spectacle about a corporate auction company, which is a loose adaptation of Agatha Christie's 1939 mystery novel And Then There Were None (pictured June 26 with his mother Mary-Louise Parker) Audiences can stream William's self-funded, second feature directorial effort Atrabilious on Amazon Prime Video starting July 18. The $20K-budget neo-noir - which wrapped production in 2022 - stars Leon Addison Brown, Jeffrey Wright, Whoopi Goldberg, Alec Baldwin, Lewis Black, and Mark Boone Junior. 'I'm so proud of the film,' Parker gushed on September 24. 'The cast and crew did such incredible work in 11 days. I'm forever thankful. I can now say with certainty that Atrabilious will be coming soon.' Readers might recall how Mary-Louise was seven months pregnant with William in November 2003 when Crudup left her for his Stage Beauty leading lady Claire Danes (L) after they fell in love on set months earlier And in 2009, the Weeds alum directly addressed the scandal in More Magazine: 'I've never commented on the situation, and I won't because it's not fair to my son. Your love for your child should eclipse any other feelings you have for another person' (pictured in 2002) The True West thespian will play a mystery role in Katie Aselton's teen romance Their Town alongside Daveed Diggs, Ora Duplass, and Chosen Jacobs. William previously acted in five of Mary-Louise's projects - Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024), Colin in Black & White (2021), Mr. Mercedes (2017-19), Compliance (2018), and Christmas in Conway (2013). In 2022, Parker enlisted his famous godmother Susan Sarandon to star in his $5K-budget feature directorial debut, Forty Winks. The Brooklynite's middle name was inspired by the To Kill a Mockingbird character Atticus Finch.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nepo baby, 21, of two Hollywood star parents makes rare red carpet appearance with actress mom – who is he?
MARY-LOUISE Parker and Billy Crudup's son William made a rare public appearance this week - and turned heads with just how much he looks like both his famous parents. William Atticus Parker, 21, joined Mary-Louise at a screening for her new horror series The Institute in Culver City, California. 7 Walking the red carpet together, Mary-Louise wore a sleek cream suit with statement heels. Meanwhile, William opted for a pale blue suit, paired with a white shirt and matching trainers. He was born in 2004, just after Mary-Louise and Billy's highly publicized split ended their eight-year relationship – a breakup that made headlines when Billy left her while she was seven months pregnant for actress Claire Danes. The scandal dominated entertainment news at the time, with the then 35-year-old Billy receiving backlash for the sudden split. Danes, 24 at the time, also faced criticism, later admitting in a 2015 interview that the affair was 'messy' and 'complicated', adding, 'I was just in love with him… and needed to explore that.' Mary-Louise largely stayed silent in the immediate aftermath but opened up years later in her 2015 memoir Dear Mr. You, sharing raw insights into the emotional toll of the breakup while pregnant. She wrote: "My baby was not a tragedy. I went into the delivery room with my hair in braids, singing a lullaby, and I came out with a baby boy who made everything worthwhile." Speaking in 2023 after Billy married actress Naomi Watts, Mary-Louise told The Guardian, 'I wish them well. And absolutely I honestly of course wish them every happiness because that's my son's father. "So I'm happy for them. I'm happy they found each other.' Despite his starry lineage, William has mostly stayed out of the spotlight - though he's started popping up more frequently in recent years. Naomi Watts & Billy Crudup marry in second Mexican wedding ceremony with her and Liev Schreiber's kids in attendance He attended the 2021 Tony Awards with Mary-Louise and his younger sister, Ash, and earlier this year joined them both for the London premiere of The Institute during SXSW. He's also supported Billy on big nights, including the 2024 Critics' Choice Awards, where Billy picked up Best Supporting Actor for The Morning Show. During his speech, he thanked his 'amazing son' while posing for photos with William backstage. Away from red carpets, William has dipped into acting himself - appearing alongside Mary-Louise in Christmas in Conway, Mr. Mercedes and Colin in Black & White. He's also written and directed two feature films, Forty Winks and Atrabilious. Speaking to the Utah International Film Festival in 2022 about Forty Winks, which starred his godmother Susan Sarandon along with John Turturro and Carmen Ejogo, William said: 'It was entirely self-funded, and I had no producers to help out during the production. "Therefore, I had to take a lot on at 17, which was just a leap of faith for myself if anything.' Most recently, he appeared in Netflix's 2024 release Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp, and joined Billy and Naomi for their vow renewal in Mexico City. Photos shared by actor Justin Theroux showed William walking down the aisle beside his dad during the intimate ceremony. 7 7 7 7 7 7
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Crudup and Mary-Louise Parker's Son, 21, Makes Rare Appearance on the Red Carpet — and He's the Perfect Mix of His Parents
Billy Crudup and Mary-Louise Parker's son William is making a rare red carpet appearance — and he's the spitting image of both his parents On Thursday, June 26, the actress, 60, and her son, 21-year-old William Atticus Parker, appeared at a screening of Parker's new horror series, The Institute The Morning Show star Crudup and the Weeds actress Parker welcomed William on Jan. 7, 2004, just after their public breakup weeks beforeBilly Crudup and Mary-Louise Parker's son is the spitting image of both his parents. On Thursday, June 26, the actress, 60, and her son, 21-year-old William Atticus Parker, made a rare appearance together in Culver City, Calif., for a screening of Parker's brand-new horror series, The Institute. Parker and her son — who many fans believe looks like the perfect mashup of his mom and dad — posed for photos on the red carpet, as the Weeds alum rocked a cream double-breasted suit and matching chunky heels. William looked sharp in a light blue suit, which he styled with white sneakers and a white button-down underneath. The Morning Show star and the Weeds actress became first-time parents after welcoming William on Jan. 7, 2004. At the time, Crudup and Parker had recently broken up after eight years together. The exes have also voiced support for each other as co-parents in the years since. When Crudup married Naomi Watts in June 2023, Parker told The Guardian: 'I wish them well. And absolutely I honestly of course wish them every happiness because that's my son's father. So I'm happy for them. I'm happy they found each other." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. While his famous parents have often kept him out of the spotlight, William has slowly been making more public appearances over the last several years, including at the 2021 Tony Awards with Parker and his sister Caroline "Ash," 18. Just last year, William joined Crudup at the 2024 Critics' Choice Awards, where the actor won best supporting actor in a drama series for his role in The Morning Show. During his acceptance speech, Crudup thanked his "amazing son." Outside of his red carpet appearances, William has acted in several TV movies and series over the years alongside his mom, including Christmas in Conway and in the series Mr. Mercedes and Colin in Black & White. Not only that, but he has also starred in two feature films: Forty Winks and Atrabilious, which he directed himself. Speaking to the Utah International Film Festival in 2022, William talked about working on Forty Winks — which starred his godmother Susan Sarandon, as well as Justin Marcel McManus, Carmen Ejogo and John Turturro — as a 17-year-old. "It was entirely self-funded, and I had no producers to help out during the production. Therefore, I had to take a lot on at 17, which was just a leap of faith for myself if anything," he said. More recently, William appeared in 2024's Netflix movie, Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp and attended his father Billy's and his wife Naomi Watts' vow renewal ceremony in Mexico City in June 2024. In photos from the ceremony shared by actor Justin Theroux, William could be seen walking down the aisle with his father. Read the original article on People
Geek Tyrant
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
First Trailer for Mystery Thriller ATRABILIOUS Featuring Leon Addison Brown, Whoopi Goldberg, Alec Baldwin and Jeffrey Wright — GeekTyrant
The first trailer has been released for the mystery-thriller/dark comedy Atrabilious , which is directed, written, and produced by William Atticus Parker ( Forty Winks ). The neo-noir stars Leon Addison Brown ( The Knick ), Whoopi Goldberg ( Sister Act ), Alec Baldwin ( Glengarry Glen Ross ), Jeffrey Wright ( The Batman ), Mark Boone Junior ( Sons of Anarchy ) and Evan Jonigkeit ( The Night House ). Set against a gritty Brooklyn backdrop, Atrabilious follows Steven Joyner (Brown) as he embarks on a harrowing quest to uncover the truth behind his son's sudden and suspicious death. His search leads him to the enigmatic bar, Atrabilious, where buried secrets and a dark, tangled past slowly come to light. Parker, son of Billy Crudup and Mary-Louise Parker, made his feature directing debut with Forty Winks . This looks like a pretty weird flick, and the trailer doesn't give us a whole lot to go on, but it's something original, and the cast is pretty great! Check out the trailer below, and stay tuned for updates on the film's release.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Atrabilious' First Trailer: Whoopi Goldberg, Alec Baldwin, Jeffrey Wright, Leon Addison Brown Among Cast
EXCLUSIVE: Here's your first trailer for mystery-thriller and dark comedy Atrabilious, which is directed, written, and produced by William Atticus Parker (Forty Winks). In addition to writing the script, Parker co-produced the film alongside Sabina Friedman-Seitz. More from Deadline Al Pacino Meets Pope Leo XIV At The Vatican 'The Bear' Season 4 & 'Ironheart' Added To Italian Global Series Festival; 'NCIS: Origins' Lands In Germany On Joyn & SAT.1 - Global Briefs Robin Wright Says AI Is Coming For Industry Jobs & Recalls Battle For Equal Pay On 'House Of Cards': "It Was Difficult" The neo-noir stars Leon Addison Brown (The Knick), Whoopi Goldberg (Sister Act), Alec Baldwin (Glengarry Glen Ross), Jeffrey Wright (The Batman), Mark Boone Junior (Sons of Anarchy) and Evan Jonigkeit (The Night House). Set against a gritty Brooklyn backdrop, Atrabilious follows Steven Joyner (Brown) as he embarks on a harrowing quest to uncover the truth behind his son's sudden and suspicious death. His search leads him to the enigmatic bar, Atrabilious, where buried secrets and a dark, tangled past slowly come to light. Buffalo 8 is handling distribution. Parker, son of Billy Crudup and Mary-Louise Parker, made his feature directing debut with Forty Winks. [youtube Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
