Connor Weil

Connor Weil is an American actor best known for portraying Will Belmont, the boyfriend of protagonist Emma Duvall, in the first season of MTV's horror television series Scream (2015).^[1] Born on December 28, 1993, in Portland, Oregon, where he was raised, Weil began his performing career at age 10 in local musical theater productions before transitioning to on-screen roles around age 13.^[2][3] Weil's early breakthrough came with guest appearances on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon series, including A.N.T. Farm (2011), Victorious (2011), Sharknado (2013), and Liv and Maddie (2013), which marked a pivotal moment in his career as his first major television booking.^[2] He gained wider recognition with his role in Scream, a slasher series inspired by the Wes Craven film franchise, where he appeared in all 10 episodes of the debut season alongside Willa Fitzgerald and Bex Taylor-Klaus.^[4] Subsequent credits include the sports drama McFarland, USA (2015) directed by Niki Caro, and a recurring role as Brady on Disney's K.C. Undercover (2015–2016).^[1] More recently, he has appeared in the Apple TV+ comedy Acapulco (2021–2023) as Chad #3, the Netflix action-comedy Obliterated (2023), the Netflix thriller Mea Culpa (2024) directed by Tyler Perry with Kelly Rowland, and the Spanish-language romantic drama My Fault (2024), showcasing his versatility across genres.^[1] He has also guest-starred on daytime soap Days of Our Lives.^[5] Beyond acting, Weil co-founded Worth Weil Productions with his wife, focusing on supporting emerging creatives through demo reels and social media strategies; the couple, married since before 2022, has two children, including a son born around that time.^[2][5] With over a decade in the industry and more than 30 credits, he advocates for embracing typecasting as a foundation while using platforms like Instagram to demonstrate range, emphasizing persistence and treating acting as a business.^[5]

Early life

Upbringing in Portland

Connor Weil was born on December 28, 1993, in Portland, Oregon, United States. As of November 2025, he is 31 years old.^[3] He was raised in Portland, spending his early childhood and formative years in the city until moving to Los Angeles at the age of sixteen. The Pacific Northwest environment of Portland provided the backdrop for his upbringing, fostering a foundation before his relocation.^[3] Weil grew up in a supportive home environment, with his mother offering encouragement that shaped his early development. Limited public details exist regarding his immediate family, including any siblings or his parents' professions. During this period, around the age of ten, he began developing interests in performing arts through local theater, marking the emergence of his passion for storytelling.^[6]

Entry into acting

Weil began his professional acting career at the age of 10, performing in semi-professional theater productions around Portland, Oregon, where he grew up. These early experiences ignited his passion for storytelling and creative expression on stage.^[6] He continued participating in local theater for approximately three years, honing his performance skills through musicals and other productions until around age 13. At that point, Weil shifted his focus toward opportunities in film and television, marking the end of his primary involvement in Portland's theater scene.^[6][3] To pursue on-screen work, Weil relocated to Los Angeles at age 16, a move that facilitated his entry into professional auditions and roles in the entertainment industry. This transition from stage to screen represented a pivotal step in his formative years as an actor.^[3]

Career

Early television and film roles

Connor Weil's professional acting career began in 2010 with a supporting role as Derek in the Lifetime television movie Lies in Plain Sight, marking his debut on screen after years of semi-professional theater work in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.^[7][6] This early credit was followed by guest appearances on Disney Channel series, where he built experience in youthful ensemble roles. In 2011, he portrayed the First Mate in the Victorious episode "Tori Gets Stuck" and Legan in the A.N.T. Farm pilot episode "TransplANTed," both showcasing his ability to fit into family-oriented comedy formats.^[8] He also appeared as Trent in the Lifetime thriller Dirty Teacher (2013).^[9] By 2012, Weil ventured into low-budget horror with the role of Matt in the direct-to-video film 1313: Frankenqueen, a thriller about young men ensnared in a deadly experiment at a Malibu mansion.^[10] His television presence grew in 2013 through additional guest spots on Disney XD's Crash & Bernstein, playing Spencer in the episode "Cold Hard Crash," and on Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie, as Miller White in "Skate-A-Rooney."^[11][12] That same year, he appeared as a bully in an episode of the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless (#1.10164), demonstrating versatility across network and cable outlets. He also played Luellyn in the Syfy mockumentary Sharknado (2013).^[13] These initial roles, primarily on Disney properties and in minor film parts, helped Weil accumulate credits in the competitive landscape of teen-oriented programming and independent projects. In 2015, just before his breakthrough, he secured a small part as Palo Alto Runner #1 in the Disney sports drama McFarland, USA and guest-starred as Steve Kremp in The Goldbergs episode "A Christmas Story." Such appearances often cast him in energetic, adolescent characters, reflecting the type of roles available to emerging young actors on family networks and in ensemble features.^[14]

Breakthrough with Scream

In 2015, Connor Weil landed his breakthrough role as Will Belmont in the first season of MTV's Scream: The TV Series, an anthology slasher adaptation of the Wes Craven film franchise.^[15] Building on prior guest appearances in shows like The Goldbergs, Weil portrayed the popular high school basketball captain and son of a local farmer, characterized by his strong work ethic and charm.^[1] As Emma Duvall's on-again, off-again boyfriend—played by Willa Fitzgerald—Belmont's storyline intertwined romance with the escalating murders in the fictional town of Lakewood, positioning him as both a love interest and a figure of suspicion amid the killer's taunts.^[16] Weil's performance across eight episodes contributed to the series' self-aware deconstruction of horror conventions, helping fuel the mid-2010s revival of slasher narratives on television alongside shows like The Following and Bates Motel.^[17] Belmont's arc escalated tension through romantic betrayals, including a scandalous video linking him to another character, and culminated in a shocking, gore-filled death that amplified the show's procedural mystery elements.^[18] The blend of interpersonal drama and genre suspense in his role highlighted Scream's appeal to younger audiences, emphasizing themes of digital-age vulnerability and teen paranoia.^[19] The success of Scream's debut season, which averaged over 1 million viewers per episode, significantly boosted Weil's profile, leading to heightened industry recognition and his eligibility for SAG-AFTRA membership as a principal performer on a union production.^[20] This exposure marked a pivotal shift in his career, transitioning him from supporting parts to leading status in genre television.^[21]

Later projects and ventures

Following his breakthrough role in Scream: The TV Series, which elevated his profile in the industry, Connor Weil continued to build his acting career with a mix of recurring and guest appearances in television and supporting roles in film.^[15] In April 2016, Weil joined the cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives in a recurring role as Mark McNair, portraying a rebellious high school jock navigating family tensions and romantic entanglements.^[22] His performance spanned multiple episodes, contributing to the show's ongoing storylines involving teen drama and interpersonal conflicts.^[23] That year, he also guest-starred as Young Phil in the Showtime series Roadies.^[24] Weil's later television work included guest spots that showcased his versatility across genres. He had a recurring role as Brady in the Disney Channel action-comedy series K.C. Undercover (2017), appearing in 11 episodes. Subsequent highlights featured him as Chad #3 in the Apple TV+ comedy Acapulco (2021–present), where he contributed to the ensemble exploring ambition and nostalgia in a resort setting.^[6] In 2023, he guest-starred as Dane in the Netflix action-comedy Obliterated, embodying a member of an elite special forces team in a high-stakes, humorous thriller.^[25] Most recently, in 2025, Weil portrayed John Knight in the episode "Friends and Family" of Chicago P.D. on NBC, delving into procedural drama as a key figure in a family-oriented investigation.^[26] On the film front, Weil took on supporting roles that highlighted his range in thrillers and dramas. In Tyler Perry's Mea Culpa (2024), he played Bobby, the executive assistant to the lead attorney, aiding in a tense murder case narrative.^[27] He also appeared as Nick in My Fault (2023), contributing to the film's exploration of family secrets and young adult romance.^[28] These projects built on his earlier genre experience, such as in Sharknado (2013), reinforcing his presence in fast-paced, ensemble-driven stories.^[26] Beyond acting, Weil diversified into production and mentorship. In 2022, he co-founded Worth Weil Productions with his wife, Ashley Worth, a company dedicated to supporting emerging creatives through services like demo reel creation, social media strategy, and full-scale production assistance.^[6] The venture aims to empower artists by providing practical tools for career advancement in a competitive industry.^[6] Since 2023, Weil has expanded into acting coaching, offering virtual sessions worldwide focused on audition techniques, scene work for Disney and Nickelodeon projects, and broader industry navigation skills.^[29] By 2025, he had taken on prominent roles as an industry professional at events like iPOP! showcases, where he mentors aspiring performers on performance refinement and professional development.^[30]

Filmography

Film

• 1313: Frankenqueen (2012) – Matt (direct-to-video)^[10]
• Dirty Teacher (2013) – Trent (TV movie)
• Anatomy of Violence (2013) – Young Party Goer (TV movie)^[31]
• Sharknado (2013) – Luellyn (TV movie)
• Death Clique (2014) – Clay (TV movie)
• McFarland, USA (2015) – Palo Alto Runner #1
• Black Pumpkin (2018) – Ace (direct-to-video)
• Being and Nothingness (2019) – Cody (short film)^[32]
• Reality Queen! (2020) – Nikk
• Fog City (2023) – Jeremiah Kingsley
• Down Mexico Way (2023) – Supporting role^[33]
• Mea Culpa (2024) – Bobby
• My Fault (2024) – Bobby^[34]

Television

• 2011: Victorious (Nickelodeon) – Co-star as First Mate^[35]
• 2011: A.N.T. Farm (Disney Channel) – Supporting role as Logan^[35]
• 2011: Lies in Plain Sight (Lifetime, TV movie) – Supporting role as Derek^[35]
• 2012: The Jadagrace Show (pilot) – Series regular as Bradley^[35]
• 2012: Crash & Bernstein (Disney XD) – Guest star^[35]
• 2013: Liv and Maddie (Disney Channel) – Guest star^[35]
• 2013: The Goldbergs (ABC) – Guest star as Steve Kremp^[35]
• 2013: Kickin' It (Disney XD) – Guest star^[35]
• 2013: The Young and the Restless (CBS) – Principal role^[35]
• 2014: Annie Undocumented (web series) – Series regular as Ethan^[35][36]
• 2014: Chicago P.D. (NBC) – Guest star as John Knight^[37]
• 2015: Scream: The TV Series (MTV) – Series regular as Will Belmont (10 episodes)^[35]
• 2015–2018: K.C. Undercover (Disney Channel) – Recurring role as Brady^[35]
• 2016: Days of Our Lives (NBC) – Role as Mark McNair^[1]
• 2016: Foursome (AwesomenessTV) – Recurring role as Mr. Zapp^[35]
• 2016: Roadies (Showtime) – Recurring guest star^[35]
• 2016–2020: The Ranch (Netflix) – Guest star^[35]
• 2017: NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS) – Guest star as Navy Lieutenant Warren Miller^[35]
• 2018: Bad Indians (YouTube Premium) – Guest star as Brad (1 episode)^[38]
• 2020: Little America (Apple TV+) – Guest star as Bradley^[26]
• 2022: Acapulco (Apple TV+) – Guest star as Chad #3^[33]
• 2023: Obliterated (Netflix) – Guest star as Dane^[33]
• 2025: Chicago P.D. (NBC) – Guest star as John Knight (episode: "Friends and Family")^[39]