Austin Butler is an Academy Award nominated actor from Anaheim, California. He grew up in close proximity to both Disneyland and Knox Berry Farm, where he would go on a regular basis with his mother and sister. He was "discovered" at 13 years old and began acting on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel for a number of years before graduating to more serious roles. Butler has had roles on "Ruby and the Rockits", "The Carrie Diaries", and "The Shannara Chronicles". After his Broadway debut in 2018, his love of acting was reinvigorated from working alongside Denzel Washington and soon after the play closed, Butler would audition and inevitably prep for his largest role to date... click here to learn more about Mr. Butler.
The Shannara Chronicles (Episode Guide)
1.01 and 1.02 – Chosen: Part 1 and 2
(January 5, 2016)
Directed by: Jonathan Liebesman | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Princess Amberle Elessedil is selected to be a member of the Chosen that cares for the most sacred Elven tree, the Ellcrys. However she is given a vision of the Ellcrys dying, which could mean trouble for the Four Lands. Wil and Allanon set out to find Amberle while Eventine discovers that there is a spy in the Elven Kingdom.
1.03 – Fury
(January 6, 2016)
Directed by: James Marshall | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
On their way back to Arborlon, Wil and Amberle are kidnapped by Eretria and the Rovers. To make matters worse, a Fury demon is hot on their tail.
1.04 – Changeling
(January 6, 2016)
Directed by: James Marshall | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Wil and Amberle prepare to leave for the Wilderun. However the Changeling continues to murder inside the palace and frames Eretria for the crimes.
1.05 – Reaper
(January 26, 2016)
Directed by: Brad Turner | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
The Dagda Mor sends the Reaper after Amberle and Wil as they are taken prisoner, once again, by Cephelo. Allanon trains Bandon. Ander is forced to make a difficult decision.
1.06 – Pykon
(February 2, 2016)
Directed by: Brad Turner | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
To throw the demons off their trail, Amberle, Wil, and company take shelter in the abandoned fortress of Pykon. But is it abandoned? The Changeling twists Arion against Allanon.
1.07 – Breakline
(February 9, 2016)
Directed by: Jesse Warn | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Having been separated after their fall, Wil meets up with a Winged-Elf named Perk while Amberle and Eretria are on the run from elf hunters. Eventine sends Ander and Arion to kill the Dagda Mor. Allanon tries to heal his wounds.
1.08 – Utopia
(February 16, 2016)
Directed by: Jesse Warn | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Wil and Amberle try to rescue Eretria from a human settlement. Ander has mixed feelings about becoming king.
1.09 – Safehold
(February 23, 2016)
Directed by: Brad Turner | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Amberle, Wil, and Eretria work their way through the tunnels of Safehold. Allanon tries to help Bandon fight the Dagda Mor’s will. Ander finds his rule tested.
1.10 – Safehold
(March 1, 2016)
Directed by: Brad Turner | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Wil and Amberle race to reach the Ellcrys while Allanon and Ander lead the Elvin army in an epic battle against the Dagda Mor and his Demon horde. But the cost of their quest could prove too great.
2.01 – Druid
(October 11, 2017)
Directed by: Brad Turner | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
A year after the War of the Forbidding, a mysterious figure interrupts Wil’s new life; Eretria reunites with someone from her past; Allanon uncovers a plot that could send the Four Lands into darkness.
2.02 – Wraith
(October 18, 2017)
Directed by: Brad Turner | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Will and Mareth search for answers. While visiting a nearby kingdom, King Ander seeks reinforcements and is given an ultimatum.
2.03 – Wraith
(October 25, 2017)
Directed by: James Marshall | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
With Wil trapped, Eretria and Mareth must work together to free him before time is up.
2.04 – Wraith
(Nov 1, 2017)
Directed by: James Marshall | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Wil, Mareth and Allanon travel to a dangerous territory for an answer; King Ander meets the Princess of Leah, but finds she’s more than he bargained for.
2.05 – Paranor
(Nov 8, 2017)
Directed by: Toa Fraser | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Wil and Mareth must confront a powerful Bandon.
2.06 – Crimson
(Nov 8, 2017)
Directed by: Brad Turner | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Time is of the essence when Wil and Mareth travel to uncharted territory to recover an item.
2.07 – Warlock
(Nov 15, 2017)
Directed by: James Marshall | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Bandon races to resurrect the Warlock Lord. Mareth risks everything to save Allanon.
2.08 – Amberle
(Nov 15, 2017)
Directed by: James Marshall | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Will must confront his past; the bond between Allanon and Mareth continues to grow.
2.09 – Wilderun
(Nov 22, 2017)
Directed by: Toa Fraser | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
Eretria confesses a dark secret to Wil; Bandon’s deepest wish is granted, but with a catch.
2.10 – Wilderun
(Nov 22, 2017)
Directed by: Brad Turner | Written by: Alfred Gough and Miles Miller
In the final showdown, Wil must save the Four Lands; Wil, Mareth and Eretria grapple with the loss of one of their own.
Austin Butler is an Academy Award nominated actor from Anaheim, California. He grew up in close proximity to both Disneyland and Knox Berry Farm, where he would go on a regular basis with his mother and sister. He was "discovered" at 13 years old and began acting on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel for a number of years before graduating to more serious roles. Butler has had roles on "Ruby and the Rockits", "The Carrie Diaries", and "The Shannara Chronicles". After his Broadway debut in 2018, his love of acting was reinvigorated from working alongside Denzel Washington and soon after the play closed, Butler would audition and inevitably prep for his largest role to date... click here to learn more about Mr. Butler.