Will Tracy
Biography
Will Tracy is a writer and producer known for his work in dark comedy across film and television. He began his career at the satirical newspaper The Onion before writing for television programs, including Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, where he contributed to fifty-eight episodes. He subsequently worked as a writer and producer on the television series Succession. In film, he co-wrote the screenplay for the 2022 movie The Menu alongside Seth Reiss, an idea drawn from a real-life dining experience. He also created and wrote the television miniseries The Regime in 2024 and wrote the screenplay for the science fiction comedy film Bugonia, which was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
Career overview
Will Tracy is a writer, producer, and actor known for his work on dark comedic projects such as The Menu and Succession. He began his professional career at The Onion, a satirical newspaper, before transitioning to television writing. During his time on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, he contributed to 58 episodes and won Emmy Awards.
Following his work on late-night television, Tracy took on roles as a writer and producer on the television show Succession. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the 2022 film The Menu alongside Seth Reiss, with the story inspired by a real-life experience at a fine dining restaurant.
In addition to his film and television credits, Tracy created and wrote the 2024 television miniseries The Regime. Furthermore, he penned the screenplay for the science fiction comedy film Bugonia, which was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Bugonia (2025) Screenplay
- Mountainhead (2025) Executive Producer
- The Regime (2024) Executive Producer
- The Regime (2024) Writer
- The Regime (2024) Creator
- The Menu (2022) Executive Producer
- The Menu (2022) Writer
- Succession (2018) as Dylan
- Succession (2018) Writer
- Succession (2018) Producer
- Succession (2018) Executive Producer
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Will Tracy best known for?
Will Tracy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bugonia (2025), The Menu (2022), The Menu (2022), Succession (2018).
How many credits does Will Tracy have?
Will Tracy has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2014 to 2025.
What is Will Tracy's background in cinema and television?
Will Tracy is a writer and producer known for his work in dark comedy across film and television. He began his career at the satirical newspaper The Onion before writing for television programs, including Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, where he contributed to fifty-eight episodes. He subsequently worked as a write...