Rian Lennon

Rian Lennon is a writer and director from Belfast, Northern Ireland. 

He 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 has just been adapted as a 4-part series for the BBC! which has aired to rave reviews. 

The Upcoming 4* 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 Guardian 4* Some of the most fearless comedy in years

Heat 4* It's got cult hit written all over it

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.