"Criminal Minds: Evolution" episode 8 now on Paramount+
1/26/23
Catch Eric's episode of "Criminal Minds: Evolution" on Paramount+. In the episode, titled "Forget Me Knots," Eric plays the role of Gerald Havener, a worried husband whose wife has been abducted by a serial killer.
Catch Eric's episode of "Criminal Minds: Evolution" on Paramount+. In the episode, titled "Forget Me Knots," Eric plays the role of Gerald Havener, a worried husband whose wife has been abducted by a serial killer.
Eric wraps production on "Criminal Minds: Evolution."
11/4/22
The long-running and beloved series "Criminal Minds" is in the midst of a reboot and Eric plays a role in one of the 10 episodes that will stream on Paramount +. Details of the role are still under wraps until the show has dropped, but Eric shares scenes with returning series regulars Joe Mantegna and Aisha Tyler. The episode was directed by A.J. Cook, who also performs the series regular role of Jennifer Jareau.
The long-running and beloved series "Criminal Minds" is in the midst of a reboot and Eric plays a role in one of the 10 episodes that will stream on Paramount +. Details of the role are still under wraps until the show has dropped, but Eric shares scenes with returning series regulars Joe Mantegna and Aisha Tyler. The episode was directed by A.J. Cook, who also performs the series regular role of Jennifer Jareau.
Eric's Swedish language short film wraps production!
6/6/22
The Swedish language short "Överraskning" (working title), written, produced, and directed by Eric, wrapped principal photography last Saturday in Los Angeles. The film is a modern domestic drama in the vein of "Scenes from a Marriage" about two divorced parents (played by Eric and Sofie Norman) reassessing boundaries and navigating their son's increasingly distant behavior. Below are stills taken from the set:
The Swedish language short "Överraskning" (working title), written, produced, and directed by Eric, wrapped principal photography last Saturday in Los Angeles. The film is a modern domestic drama in the vein of "Scenes from a Marriage" about two divorced parents (played by Eric and Sofie Norman) reassessing boundaries and navigating their son's increasingly distant behavior. Below are stills taken from the set:
"Room 104" episode airs on HBO!
12/9/18
Catch Eric in the newly-released episode of HBO's "Room 104"! The episode, entitled "Artificial," was written and produced by Mark and Jay Duplass and was directed by Natalie Morales. Eric plays the role of an A.I. engineer named Felix Von Stasson in what is the 10th episode in the 2nd season of the series.
Catch Eric in the newly-released episode of HBO's "Room 104"! The episode, entitled "Artificial," was written and produced by Mark and Jay Duplass and was directed by Natalie Morales. Eric plays the role of an A.I. engineer named Felix Von Stasson in what is the 10th episode in the 2nd season of the series.
Eric opens "The 39 Steps" at ICT!
6/22/18
"The 39 Steps" opened at International City Theatre in Long Beach on Friday, June 22nd. The Play, adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow, is based off the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name and is loaded with physical comedy gags, dozens of character changes, and witty homages to many other iconic Hitchcock films.
The play, directed by Jamie Torcellini, centers on ill-fated Richard Hannay (played by Eric), an unlikely hero forced to turn fugitive when a mysterious woman is murdered in his apartment. Handcuffed to a beautiful but reluctant accomplice, Hannay must outwit a nefarious spy ring to prevent critical secrets from being sent out of the country.
The show runs through July 8th with performances on Thursday through Saturday nights at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. You can purchase tickets through ICT's website: ictlongbeach.org
"The 39 Steps" opened at International City Theatre in Long Beach on Friday, June 22nd. The Play, adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow, is based off the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name and is loaded with physical comedy gags, dozens of character changes, and witty homages to many other iconic Hitchcock films.
The play, directed by Jamie Torcellini, centers on ill-fated Richard Hannay (played by Eric), an unlikely hero forced to turn fugitive when a mysterious woman is murdered in his apartment. Handcuffed to a beautiful but reluctant accomplice, Hannay must outwit a nefarious spy ring to prevent critical secrets from being sent out of the country.
The show runs through July 8th with performances on Thursday through Saturday nights at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. You can purchase tickets through ICT's website: ictlongbeach.org
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Check out Eric's new comedy short film, "Common Ground," now on Youtube and Funny or Die!
2/26/18
www.funnyordie.com/videos/c649d016ad/common-ground
Eric wraps production on HBO's "Room 104"
12/15/17
Eric wrapped filming his role on Season 2 of HBO's "Room 104" this week. The episode is currently titled "Artificial" and will be the 13th and final episode of the new season that is set to air later in 2018. In the episode, which was directed by Natalie Morales, Eric plays a character named Felix Von Stasson. The show is created and produced by the Duplass Brothers.
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"Silent Sky" to open next week!
08/18/17
International City Theatre in Long Beach, CA is set to open its production of Lauren Gunderson's historically inspired play, "Silent Sky" later next week. The play tells the story of early 20th Century astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt and followers her life from her ground-breaking scientific discoveries to her struggles to be taken seriously in a male-dominated field. Eric will play the role of Peter Shaw, who works with Miss Leavitt at the Harvard Observatory and eventually develops a close bond to her. The production is directed by Todd Nielsen and will also serve as the play's LA area premiere. ICT currently calls its home as part of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center.
And here's even more info about the show:
blog.internationalcitytheatre.org/3-great-reasons-the-world-needs-to-know-about-henrietta-leavitt/
blog.internationalcitytheatre.org/3-great-reasons-the-world-needs-to-know-about-henrietta-leavitt/
Eric wraps filming for Law & Order: True Crime
07/14/17
Eric wrapped filming this week for "Law & Order: True Crime" starring Edie Falco. The NBC miniseries created by Dick Wolf recounts the story of the Menendez murders that occurred in Beverly Hills in 1989 and follows through to the infamous trial in 1993. Eric plays the role of Howard Witkin, a computer technician who testified as a witness in the actual trial. His episode is currently scheduled to air September 26th on NBC.
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"In the Hole" screens at Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival
04/16/17
This weekend, Eric's outlandish comedic short, "In the Hole," screened at the TCL Chinese Theatre complex in downtown Hollywood as an official selection of the 2017 Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival. The film, which Eric produced, cowrote and starred in had been a collaborative work with his friend, Courtney Thomas, who also server as director and cowriter.
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And here's a nice little blurb by Rych McCain, who interviewed Eric after the screening:
rychmccainsuperstarpeople.blogspot.com/2017/04/meet-eric-wentz-film.html
rychmccainsuperstarpeople.blogspot.com/2017/04/meet-eric-wentz-film.html
Eric signs with Avalon Artists Group
10/21/16
Eric is excited to announce that he signed with a new agency, Avalon Artists Group, earlier this week. Avalon will serve as Eric's theatrical talent agency, representing him for all film, TV, theatre, and new media projects, and has offices in both Los Angeles and New York.
www.avalonartists.com
www.avalonartists.com
"20th Century Women" selected as New York Film Festival Centerpiece
7/28/16
"20th Century Women," directed by Mike Mills and produced by Annapurna Pictures will have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival this fall. Eric plays the supporting role of "Dr. Reznik" in the film opposite the great Annette Bening. Below is a link to the featured article from The Hollywood Reporter.
Eric's manager, Joan Sittenfield, passes away
7/27/16
I'm deeply saddened to announce that my friend and manager of 7 years, Joan Sittenfield, passed away last week after a 5 year battle with cancer. She had a historic career in the entertainment industry and cultivated the talents of many different actors and I am humbled to be counted as one of them. For all of those who knew her, she was a woman of great integrity and had a work ethic like no other. In addition to all of this, she treated her clients like family and always fought for their best interests. She will be greatly missed.
Talent Manager Joan Sittenfield Dies at 66
Earlier, she was a producer, an executive at Universal Television and a casting director on 'Taxi' and 'The Jeffersons.'
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/joan-sittenfield-dead-talent-manager-912141
Talent Manager Joan Sittenfield Dies at 66
Earlier, she was a producer, an executive at Universal Television and a casting director on 'Taxi' and 'The Jeffersons.'
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/joan-sittenfield-dead-talent-manager-912141
Eric wraps role in "20th Century Women."
10/2/15
Eric wrapped his role of Dr. Reznik in "20th Century Women" this week. The comedy/drama from Annapurna Pictures is set in Santa Barbara in 1979 and is written and directed by Mike Mills. The film stars Annette Bening, Greta Gerwig, Elle Fanning, and Billy Crudup. It is currently set to be released sometime in 2016. Here are some on-set photos from the shoot this week:
Casting news!
8/24/15
Eric has recently been cast in a supporting role in Mike Mills' new film, "20th Century Women" starring Annette Bening, Greta Gerwig, Elle Fanning, and Billy Crudup. The film is being produced by Anne Carey and Annapurna Pictures and is set to begin filming in September. More details to follow!
Past Theatre Projects:
"Cafe Society"
Five self-absorbed customers find themselves trapped together in Starbucks in the latest off-beat comedy from Emmy Award-winning writer Peter Lefcourt. Set around the corner in a West L.A. franchise, the world premiere of Café Society, presented by Theatre Planners and directed by Terri Hanauer, opens as a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre on August 22.
Packed with sly humor about life in L.A., Café Society takes an irreverent look at our obsession with social media and the way we connect in today's world.
http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/CAFE-SOCIETY-to-Play-Odyssey-Theatre-822-1011-20150721
Packed with sly humor about life in L.A., Café Society takes an irreverent look at our obsession with social media and the way we connect in today's world.
http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/CAFE-SOCIETY-to-Play-Odyssey-Theatre-822-1011-20150721
