Biography
Rian Lennon is a Northern Irish actor, writer and director, who directed, co-wrote and starred in FUNBOYS, a comedy short produced by Simon Mayhew-Archer, which premiered at BBC’s annual comedy festival in Cardiff.
FUNBOYS was then adapted as a 4-part series for the BBC with Rian directing, co-starring and co-writing opposite Rian Lennon. It received rave reviews and the highly anticipated second series will air this year.
Rian’s work plays with a blend of the absurd and the natural. He enjoys exploring the tender sides of comedy, often juxtaposing them in surreal or horrific settings. A strong emphasis on delivering naturalistic performances, Rian’s directing work involves building characters through improv and collaboration with actors
Other credits include projects for BBC Comedy, Channel 4’s Random Acts, and BBC NI Radio. His debut feature was produced by Poli-Productions and funded through NI Screen’s New Talent Focus scheme. His follow up feature is in early stages of development.
REVIEWS FOR FUNBOYS:
‘Those who can get on board with what the creators are doing are bound to have as much fun as they are… when all these components come together, Funboys is fantastic’ The Upcoming ★★★★
‘Some of the most fearless comedy in years’ The Guardian ★★★★
‘It’s got cult hit written all over it’ Heat Magazine ★★★★
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Credits
In Development
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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FUNBOYS - Season 2 2025 |
Mayhay Studios / BBC |
Director. Co Creator & writer with Ryan Dylan. Starring as Jordan. |
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HOUSEJACKERS 2025 |
Poli-Productions / NI Screen |
Feature Film. Co-writer. Director. |
Short Films
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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FUNBOYS 2023 |
Camden Productions / BBC |
Director. Stars as Jordan. Co-written with Rīan Early. |
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PASTIES 2019 |
Little Dot Studios / Random Acts |
Co-Written with Rían Early |
Television
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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FUNBOYS 2025 |
Mayhay Studios / BBC |
Director. Co Creator & writer with Ryan Dylan. Starring as Jordan. Winners at the 2025 RTS NI Television Awards, Rian Lennon and Ryan Dylan pick up the Writer Award and co-star Ele McKenzie is the Breakthrough On-Screen winner. |
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swilliams@unitedagents.co.ukBiography
Rian Lennon is a Northern Irish actor, writer and director, who directed, co-wrote and starred in FUNBOYS, a comedy short produced by Simon Mayhew-Archer, which premiered at BBC’s annual comedy festival in Cardiff.
FUNBOYS was then adapted as a 4-part series for the BBC with Rian directing, co-starring and co-writing opposite Rian Lennon. It received rave reviews and the highly anticipated second series will air this year.
Rian’s work plays with a blend of the absurd and the natural. He enjoys exploring the tender sides of comedy, often juxtaposing them in surreal or horrific settings. A strong emphasis on delivering naturalistic performances, Rian’s directing work involves building characters through improv and collaboration with actors
Other credits include projects for BBC Comedy, Channel 4’s Random Acts, and BBC NI Radio. His debut feature was produced by Poli-Productions and funded through NI Screen’s New Talent Focus scheme. His follow up feature is in early stages of development.
REVIEWS FOR FUNBOYS:
‘Those who can get on board with what the creators are doing are bound to have as much fun as they are… when all these components come together, Funboys is fantastic’ The Upcoming ★★★★
‘Some of the most fearless comedy in years’ The Guardian ★★★★
‘It’s got cult hit written all over it’ Heat Magazine ★★★★
Credits
Television
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUNBOYS S2 | Jordan McCafferty | Rian Lennon | Mayhay Studios |
| FUNBOYS | Jordan McCafferty | Rian Lennon | Mayhay Studios |
