Who does Wesley River play in The Pitt?

Wesley River plays Tyler Jones in HBO Max's medical drama series The Pitt, appearing alongside Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, Patrick Ball, and Tracy Ifeachor.

What character does Wesley River play in Foster?

Wesley River plays Charlie in the upcoming action thriller Foster, starring alongside James Franco, Natalie Burn, and Ron Perlman.

When is Foster being released?

Foster is currently listed as upcoming. The film has been presented at AFM 2025 and is directed by Timothy Woodward Jr.

When does The Pitt premiere on HBO Max?

The Pitt is scheduled to premiere on HBO Max in 2025. The series is created and directed by John Wells.

What other actors star in Foster with Wesley River?

Foster stars James Franco, Natalie Burn, and Ron Perlman alongside Wesley River. The film is produced by Born to Burn Films.

Is Wesley River on social media?

Yes, Wesley River is active on social media. You can find him on Instagram (@iamwesleyriver), Twitter (@iamwesleyriver), and TikTok (@iamwesleyriver).

What else does Wesley River do besides acting?

In addition to acting, Wesley River competes in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments across Southern California.

How old is Wesley River?

Wesley River is 6 years old, born on September 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. He booked his first acting role at age 4, landing a recurring part on HBO's The Pitt.

Is Wesley River a child actor?

Yes, Wesley River is a young child actor who began his career at age 4. He is one of the youngest recurring cast members on an HBO series, playing Tyler Jones in The Pitt alongside Noah Wyle. He also stars as the lead in the feature film Foster.

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Biography

Wesley River is a young actor whose first audition led to a recurring role as Tyler Jones on HBO's The Pitt. At five years old, he starred as Charlie in the feature film Foster opposite James Franco, carrying a rare emotionally demanding lead role for a performer his age.

Born on September 27, 2019, in Los Angeles, California, Wesley booked his first professional role at age four — a recurring part on HBO's medical drama The Pitt, created by John Wells and starring Noah Wyle. His character, Tyler Jones, appears across multiple episodes of the series.

At five, Wesley was cast as the lead in Foster, an action thriller set in the 1980s and directed by Emmy Award winner Timothy Woodward Jr. He plays Charlie, the abandoned young son whose arrival on Don Foster's (James Franco) doorstep pulls him deep into a violent underworld. The film also stars Ron Perlman, Natalie Burn, Dash Mihok, and James Frain, and was produced by Born to Burn Films.

Outside of acting, Wesley is a competitive jiu-jitsu athlete. He is a Jiu Jitsu World League Season Champion and competes in IBJJF tournaments throughout Southern California.