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CHANDLER RYLKO
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Chandler recently wrapped filming on THE DEVOURING, a psychological horror thriller in which he stars opposite Danielle Harris, known for her work in the Halloween franchise. He plays a man attempting to leave his past behind, only to arrive in a town where events quickly spiral into something darker. Directed by Chris McGowan, the film is currently in post-production.
Chandler is currently filming THE OUTLAWS OF MENDOCINO, a Western feature inspired by true events from the late 1800s. Set in Northern California, he plays a pivotal role whose actions set a chain of events into motion, driving the film’s central conflict.
NEW PRESS
CHASING NIGHTMARES (currently in post-production) features Chandler alongside Anne Heche, Graham McTavish, and Michelle Randolph. In the psychological thriller, he plays a character who manipulates those around him while concealing his own motives.
THRILLER
CAREER MILESTONE
DRAMA
THE TOY SOLDIERS was released in AMC Theaters & is Now Streaming. Set in the 1980s and drenched in sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, The Toy Soldiers tells a raw, unfiltered coming-of-age story with a narrative style that echoes the fragmented, character-driven storytelling of early Quentin Tarantino films.
Chandler stars as Elliot Harris, a deeply troubled teen battling drug addiction, an abusive father, and an alcoholic mother — all while trying to win the heart of the girl of his dreams. As one of the film’s lead actors, Chandler delivers a fearless, emotionally charged performance that anchors the film’s gritty energy with real heart and humanity. His work received strong critical praise for its authenticity, range, and emotional depth, cementing him as a compelling presence in bold, character-driven stories.
"...Elliot (Chandler Rylko) has the quietly confident good looks of your basic young rock god, yet he's as painfully shy and vulnerable as an outcast kid..."
~ Film Journal International
THE TOY SOLDIERS AVAILABLE ON VOD, HD DIGITIAL, 4K ULTRA HD
"The best of these short stories is the one with the least propensity for melodrama: Elliot Harris’ (Chandler Rylko) battle with drugs and his attempts to find a connection with someone that isn’t steeped in fakery. Harris’ subplot is the only one that doesn’t feel overblown or showy — it’s frank, subtle and covers a range of complicated teen emotions."
"...the two find solace in one another’s pain and bond together so suddenly but amazingly that you’re instantly washed with a grand feeling of hope. In
fact, their sex scene might be the best of the entire year."
"Both actors here deserve to become major stars in their own right. Rylko is a Josh Hartnett in the making..."
~ Awards Circuit
"The cast was remarkable, each giving stellar performances; Chandler Rylko (Elliot Harris), Constance Brenneman (Mary Harris), Samuel Nolan (Jack Harris) and Nick Frangione (Steve), for some this was their first lead performance in a feature film yet there was not a single frame where they showed it."
~ Way Too Indie
"The maybe movie star? Chandler Rylko, as Elliot Harris, who even did a role as an Ashton Kutcher look alike before showing he can actually act here; a mansteak cutie with talent."
~ Blunt Review
LIVE INTERVIEWS
"The third segment, involving Chandler Rylko’s character, putting aside his tough guy act to pursue the girl of his dreams, has a sweet quality to it. This segment is the glue that holds this all together. In a perfect world, the entire film would have been about this character’s budding romance with his family problems being a backdrop for why Rylko’s character is the way that he is.
There are scenes, in The Toy Soldiers, that grabs you at the throat and refuses to let go. There are scenes of insight, of love, of pain, of all the messed up emotions that we feel both good and bad that come through. There are performances that are hard to shake with particular credit going to Chandler Rylko, Constance Brenneman, Najarra Townsend, Izzy Pollak and Jeanette May Steiner."
~Indiebration
RADIO INTERVIEW
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