The movie adaptation of It Ends With Us, Colleen Hoover's global best-seller, is finally here (well, on Friday 9th August.) Starring Blake Lively as Lily Bloom, and Justin Baldoni as Ryle Kincaid, the casting team found their Atlas Corrigan in Brandon Sklenar. But where have you seen the actor before, and who is his wife? Here's your 101 cheat sheet.
Wait, who is Atlas in It Ends With Us?
As fans of the It Ends With Us book franchise will know, the story follows Lily Bloom, who moves to Boston with dreams of owning her own florist. It's there that she meets and falls in love with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid. But when their relationship begins to remind her of the worst parts of her parents' marriage, and her childhood sweetheart Atlas Corrigan shows up in her life, things begin to get complicated.
Speaking about how he got into the character of Atlas, Brandon said, "I think the way he looks at the world and his perspective is very similar to mine and his vibe is very similar to mine. I feel like I didn’t really have to do much, so for this, I kind of went the other way. Instead of like muddying the waters, he’s an east coast guy and I’m an east coast guy - just show up and try and be as much as me as I possibly can and kind of forget about the character, in a sense. That’s the best thing I could go with this. I’m just going to show up and be present and be open and listen, you know?"
What movies and TV has Brandon Sklenar been in?
Brandon has been in a number of TV and films, often in supporting roles. You might recognise him from Westworld, where he played Henry in two episodes, or maybe as George 'Tex' Gay in 2019 film Midway. He also had a minor role in Vice, and starred as Spencer Dutton in the TV series 1923.
Other projects he's been in since 2011 include:
- The Big Ugly
- Emily the Criminal
- Walker: Independence
Who is Brandon Sklenar's wife?
While many people are interested in Brandon's love life, he doesn't seem to be married.
In pictures taken on the 6th August 2024, at the New York premiere of It Ends With Us, Just Jared reported Brandon was photographed holding hands with Courtney Salviolo, who describes herself as a 'Personal Trainer & Nutritionist' on Instagram. The pair were seen holding hands as they walked out of a hotel, however Brandon walked the red carpet of the event alone.
Speaking about his private life in an interview with Forbes, Brandon revealed he was in a relationship, but was coy about the details: "I’m a home body - I love to be home with my partner and my dog and my house. The irony is I have a job that takes me everywhere, which I love, too. It’s a weird dichotomy."
Where is Brandon Sklenar from, and how old is he?
The actor was born on the 26th June 1990, making him 34 years old. He's from New Jersey, USA.
