TV / Film Acting Reel
I’ve updated my TV/film acting reel, now including clips from FBI: MOST WANTED , USER ZERO, and SAMI! Click above or here to check it out!
FBI: MOST WANTED
I shot an episode of FBI: MOST WANTED in April. I play Detective Carter Wall, a police detective in the town of Toms River, New Jersey, who has a case he thinks he’s solved—but he’s gotta check in with FBI Agents Remy Scott (Dylan McDermott) and Nina Chase (Shantel VanSanten). It was a great day on location in—where else—New Jersey. My episode airs Tuesday, May 14 at 10pm ET on CBS.
BEYOND ZERO: a sci-fi short film
The sci-fi short I filmed last year, BEYOND ZERO, has been released online. You can watch it here (scroll down). Written and directed by Stephanie Kim and Taylor Ervin, BEYOND ZERO’s logline reads, “After her spaceship crash-lands in the ocean, a woman struggles to understand the reason behind the disappearance of her fellow astronauts.” I had a blast romping around in terrific, hand-made astronaut costumes with actors Kaileela Hobby and Giorgio Panetta and a terrific crew, including cinematographer Jack Kendrick.
CLUE
In October 2023, I played in a production of the play CLUE at the Arts Council of Coastal Carolina in Hilton Head, South Carolina! I played Professor Plum, who is among the six house guests suspected of murder. The play is based on the classic board game and the cult film.
THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL
My episode of THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL (“Typos and Torsos”: Season 5, Episode 3) is now available on Amazon Prime Video! I had such a great experience working with Rachel Brosnahan and the rest of the cast. Check out a production photo on my FILM & TV page!
new HEADSHOTS for 2023
I am excited to share my new headshots for 2023! Once again, I worked with the brilliant Michael Kushner. Check them out here! (And I kept a few favorites from my previous shoot at the bottom!)
LAW & ORDER: SVU
Had a wonderful day on set at LAW & ORDER: SVU! I played a Canadian businessman looking for a good time in the big city. My episode is called “Lime Chaser” (Season 24, Episode 17). I posted an image from the episode on my FILM & TV page.
Highlights from 2022
The year 2022 was another terrific year! It started with booking a role on the fifth season of THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL. Then I shot Jenson Smith and Tara Louise Bruno’s short film THE HIDDEN BABY. That was followed by Bruce Kimmel’s SAMI, in which I play an exacting TV director—taking my wardrobe inspiration from the late, great Peter Bogdanovich. Finally, I shot BEYOND ZERO, an independent short written and directed by Taylor Ervin and Stephanie Kim.
awards in 2022 for CREAM CITY
In 2022, CREAM CITY, the teleplay pilot I wrote with Jeffrey James Keyes, won several honors, including Best Teleplay at the Omaha Film Festival. It was also named a semi-finalist in the Tony Cox Screenplay Competition at the Nantucket Film Festival. Visit the CREAM CITY website for a full list of awards!
a new TV pilot script: CREAM CITY
CREAM CITY is a new TV pilot script I’ve co-written with my friend and fellow Milwaukeean Jeffrey James Keyes. CREAM CITY is a story set in our hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1982. Doran, a closeted gay priest, defies his faith and family when he begins a journey of self-discovery. While on that path, he collides with Frank, the openly gay owner of Cream City, a beloved neighborhood gay bar that’s at risk of going out of business.
CREAM CITY has been accumulating awards and honors in recent months, including being named a finalist with the Omaha Film Festival, a semifinalist with the Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition, and reaching the second round at the Austin Film Festival.
Learn more about CREAM CITY at its new website here. Jeffrey and I are currently looking for representation for future production. Reach out if you have any tips or if you just want to hear more!
signed with PANTERA/MURPHY THE AGENCY
I’m thrilled to announce I’ve signed with Katie Murphy and PANTERA/MURPHY THE AGENCY as my legit agent!
remembering Jenevieve Brewer
We are all in shock and grief over the sudden death of Jenevieve Brewer. She was my manager and friend for more than 10 years. Her commitment to her artists (as she insisted on calling us) and her joy in their successes was unparalleled. I will miss her forever.
voiceover for DUNKIN' DONUTS
I recorded a voice over spot for Dunkin’ Donuts! It’s a good fit, because I do love donuts…
NEW HEADSHOTS
I’m so thrilled to share my new headshots. I worked with the incredible Michael Kushner. Check out my headshot page here!
ACTING REEL 2021
I’m proud to share my 2021 acting reel! Click the link below!
Acting reel for New York-based actor Matt W. Cody
www.mattwcody.com
matt@mattwcody.com
Representation:
Jenevieve Brewer Talent Management
brewertalent@gmail.com
(c) 2021
THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Episode 4
My episode of THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT is currently streaming on HBO Max! I play a prickly Maître D’ in Episode 4, “Conspiracy Theories”. If you don’t have HBO Max, then just click the link below to watch my bit!
Matt W. Cody appearing in Episode 4 of THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT on HBO Max
Quarantine-Era Zoom Readings
The unreal year that was 2020 wrapped up with some Zoom readings of new plays.
I recreated my roles in Eric Fallen’s AMERICAN FABLES for an online reading. Clark Morgan had directing duties once again.
My old friend Emily Hartford directed Tonia Anderson’s wonderful new play BLACK ON TUESDAY.
Another fantastic and hilarious new play from Andy Bergh: A RETURN TO THE SCENE OF THE CRIME is the first in a whodunit trilogy. Abigail Zealey-Bess led the troupe.
THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT on HBO Max
Before the coronavirus brought the film & TV industry to a halt (a pause?), I had the pleasure of shooting an episode of THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT for HBO Max. Produced and starring Kayley Cuoco, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT is a thriller about a flight attendant who wakes up one morning with a dead body in her bed. I got to play a maître d' who loses his cool when Kayley Cuoco and the great T.R. Knight get into a loud argument. Production on THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT is on hold, so look for my episode in 2021.
STONYBROOK UNIVERSITY MFA FILM
I kicked off 2020 by working with a group of amazing MFA film directors at Stonybrook University. Their Dogme 95-style film (title still to be determined!) will contain 10 separate stories, each helmed by a different director. The characters recur throughout and yield surprising connections. I’m excited to see the finished film later this year.
AMERICAN FABLES at HERE
I wrapped up 2019 with performances of Eric Fallen’s AMERICAN FABLES at HERE, directed by Clark Morgan. AMERICAN FABLES is comprised of five short one-act plays that explore America’s shadow and light. Among the incredible cast were my sparring partners Tricia Alexandro and Chris Tramantana.