Carlson Young
Carlson Young | |
|---|---|
Young (furthest left) at Bloody Weekend 2016 | |
| Born | Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Carlson Young is an American actress and director. She is known for directing The Blazing World and Upgraded, and for her acting roles in the American version of Disney Channel's As the Bell Rings,[1] the film Premature, Comedy Central's Key & Peele, and as Brooke Maddox in the first two seasons of the MTV television series Scream.[2][3]
Career
Young made her directorial debut in 2018 with The Blazing World, a short film inspired by Young's own dreams[4] and the titular work by Margaret Cavendish.[5] In 2020 it was announced that the concept would be turned into a feature-length film, directed by and starring Young,[6] and soundtracked by Isom Innis. In 2021, The Blazing World premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in the NEXT category. Young is set to continue the Saturn Returns trilogy with two subsequent films.[7]
In September 2020, Young directed the music video for "Catch & Release" by Peel (the project of Innis and Sean Cimino).
Young's second film, the rom-com Upgraded, was completed in 2023 and stars Camila Mendes, Marisa Tomei, and Lena Olin. Her next project is the middle school-set fantasy horror film Femina Nox, of which she has written the script and which she may direct.[8]
Personal life
Young is originally from Fort Worth, Texas.[9] She moved to Los Angeles and attended the University of Southern California,[10] where she studied creative writing and enjoyed writing poetry.[11]
In January 2016, Young became engaged to Foster the People member and producer Isom Innis.[12] Innis proposed after he and Young were rescued from a mountain in Iceland.[13][14] They married in Fort Worth on April 29, 2017, at Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, which Young attended as a child.[9] On 14 May 2025, Young announced via Instagram that they are expecting their first child, a girl.[15]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Premature | Angela Yearwood | [16] |
| 2015 | The Night Is Young | Chair | |
| 2018 | The Blazing World | Margaret | Short film; also director and screenwriter[17] |
| 2021 | The Blazing World | Margaret Winter | Also director and screenwriter |
| 12 Mighty Orphans | Annie | ||
| 2024 | Upgraded | — | Director |
| 2025 | Trust | — | Director; post-production[18] |
| TBA | A Pity | The Accuser |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | As the Bell Rings | Tiffany Blake | Main role |
| 2009 | Heroes | Cheerleader #5 | Episode: "Once Upon a Time in Texas" |
| 2010 | Cutthroat | Rene | Television film |
| Pretty Little Liars | Amber Victorino | Episodes: "Reality Bites Me", "There's No Place Like Homecoming" | |
| True Blood | Tammy | 3 episodes | |
| The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation | London James | Television film | |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Checker | Episode: "418/427" | |
| The League | Callie / Jaywalking Girl | Episodes: "Kegel the Elf" (uncredited), "The Sacko Bowl" | |
| 2011 | Big Time Rush | Peggy | Episode: "Big Time Crush" |
| The Perfect Student | Laura | Television film | |
| Traffic Light | Savannah | Episode: "Help Wanted" | |
| 2012 | Shake It Up | Danika Fitzgerald | Episode: "Embarrass It Up" |
| Pair of Kings | Chelsea | Episode: "The Oogli Stick" | |
| 2012–2013 | Key & Peele | Jacquelin | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Kroll Show | Herself | Episode: "Secret Room" |
| 2015 | Grimm | Selina Golias | Episode: "The Rat King"[19] |
| CSI: Cyber | Mia Wilcox | Episode: "Shades of Grey" | |
| 2015–2016 | Scream | Brooke Maddox | Main role (seasons 1–2) |
| 2016 | Pickle and Peanut | Footface Girl | Episode: "Bats/Movie Camp Out" |
| Halloween Wars | Herself (guest judge) | Episode: "Two-Faced" | |
| 2017 | A Man for Every Month | Megan | Television film;[20] also known as My Favorite Bachelor |
| 2020 | Emily in Paris | Brooklyn Clark | Episode: "French Ending” |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Wendy | Emily | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Last Teenagers of the Apocalypse | Neon | 3 episodes |
| Scream: If I Die | Brooke Maddox | Episode: "Thanks for Seeing the Real Me"[21] |
| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Crazy" | Sami | [22] |
References
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (July 16, 2007). "Dis boosts 'Musical 2' debut". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (August 5, 2014). "MTV's 'Scream' Adaptation Sets Cast, Director". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ Friedlander, Whitney (October 28, 2014). "MTV Orders 'Scream' TV Show to Series". Variety. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 24, 2018). "'Scream' TV Series' Carlson Young Makes Her Own Opportunities With 'The Blazing World' — Sundance Studio". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (February 2, 2021). "'The Blazing World' Review: Carlson Young's Exhaustively Art-Directed but Enervating Adult Fantasy". Variety.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 8, 2020). "Carlson Young Sets Feature Directorial Debut With Sundance Short 'The Blazing World'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "WME Signs 'The Blazing World' Filmmaker Carlson Young". February 10, 2021.
- ^ Carlson Young on ‘The Blazing World’, Filming a Movie During a Pandemic, and ‘Emily in Paris’ - Screen Queens
- ^ a b Dugan, Christina (April 29, 2017). "Scream's Carlson Young and Foster the People's Isom Innis Are Married!". People. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ Abrams, Sean (October 19, 2014). "The Hot 10: Carlson Young". Maxim. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ Snapper, Lydia (September 1, 2015). "Carlson Young Interview". Cliche magazine. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ Gomez, Patrick (August 16, 2016). "Scream's Carlson Young Dishes on Planning Her Wedding with Foster the People's Isom Innis". People. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ Phelan, Zehra (July 1, 2016). "Interview: 5 Minutes with TV Scream's Carlson Young". FlavourMag. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ Halibey, Danielle. "SCREAM's Carlson Young Dishes on Her Engagement, Her DIY Nightmares and Which of Her Cast Mates Is Total MOH Material". Loverly. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ @carlsonyoung; (May 14, 2025). "baby girl coming soon 🕊️". Retrieved May 15, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (July 11, 2012). "Roberts, Tudyk join FilmNation's 'Premature'". Variety. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (December 4, 2017). "Sundance Announces 2018 Shorts, Special Events and New Indie Episodic Lineups". Variety. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (February 14, 2024). "Sophie Turner to Star in Thriller 'Trust' for Republic Pictures (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Roots, Kimberly (August 20, 2015). "Grimm Casts Scream Queen Bee". TVLine. Archived from the original on August 20, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
- ^ "Carlson Young Behind The Scenes of "A Man for Every Month"". carlson-young.org. November 16, 2016. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ Debler, Lance (May 25, 2016). "Famous Last Words: Watch Each Scream Teen Say Goodbye...Just In Case They Die". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 26, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "Sami – Crazy (Willie Nelson cover)". YouTube. February 26, 2013.