Meet your new leading man.
Tyriq Withers is swiftly becoming one of Hollywood’s most captivating stars. With his towering talent and down-to-earth charm, he’s winning hearts around the globe–and we can understand why. At the outset of his acting journey, Withers is already turning heads. His evolution from scream king (starring in I Know What You Did Last Summer) to being a romantic lead (in Reminders of Him) is proving his stance as a masterclass in versatility. However, what sets him apart is his fearless authenticity. Whether he’s fielding questions during interviews or dazzling his way at the red carpet, his charisma and wit are simply impossible to ignore—there’s a refreshing candour about him that makes the star stand out above the rest.
Let’s discover a few fun facts about the star from his go-to sad song, his favourite cheat meal and dream film genre to tackle next.
What you need to know about Tyriq Withers:
He’s a Cancer
Tyriq Withers was born on 15 July 1998.
He stands dashingly tall at 6′ 5″
The internet’s latest heartthrob is not only known for his height but also adored for his genuine personality, charms and is dashingly modest.
His big break was starring in Donald Glover’s ‘Atlanta’
In Atlanta’s “Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga” episode, Withers had no idea he would be leading the episode until he received the script while playing Aaron.
The episode tackles themes of racial identity and privilege as his character—a young biracial man—tries to secure a scholarship to his dream college. When a wealthy donor (played by Kevin Samuels) announces that he will pay college tuition for every Black senior, he finds a way to gain admission to the university and embrace his identity.
Before becoming an actor, Tyriq Withers was a walk-on wide receiver for the Florida State University (FSU) football team
Growing up, the star played soccer before transitioning to football at the end of high school. In a statement to Interview Magazine, Withers mentioned his weird relationship with sports. “I didn’t enjoy it like I thought I did. I was just trying to make my mum proud.”
“Dear April” by Frank Ocean is his go-to sad song
There’s an undeniable allure to the solitude that envelops us when we listen to melancholic melodies. For him, the ultimate soundtrack to that introspective moment is “Dear April” by Frank Ocean.
You’ll find him devouring a ricotta and pepperoni pizza from Prince Street Pizza in Los Angeles
His idea of a cheat meal is a slice of pizza, and it has to be from Prince Street Pizza.
‘Reminders of Him’ is his first romantic drama debut
The actor has made his mark starring in the supernatural horror film ‘Him’ and the iconic slasher franchise ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’. Naturally, entering into a new genre like ‘Reminders of Him’ was a role he was most scared to prepare for. In his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he confessed, “Reminders of Him was the scariest one for me because you’re living in the stillness, you’re living in that gentleness, you’re living in that universal want of people wanting to feel the romance and the yearning that you see between Ledger and Kenna”.
Watch ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ on Netflix today.
His dream genre to star in is a romantic comedy
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he mentioned that it’s a role he would love to tackle next, due to its feel-good vibe and how it’s “eternalised for people to sit back and watch”. He continued to confess that he can rewatch ‘When Harry Met Sally’ repeatedly.
He’s all set to narrate a story on Quinn
That’s right—the audio erotic app Quinn has bagged Withers to narrate its next story titled “The Bodyguard”.
Amalina Anuar
Amalina Anuar is the Digital Director of Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia. With fashion as her first love, she also has a passion for the beauty realm. While she often showcases neutral tones in her wardrobe, her music playlist is just as vibrant and you'll find her enjoying a good tune throughout the day. A connoisseur of cinematic delights, she finds joy in the heartwarming escapism of rom-coms and the soul-stirring narratives of tear-jerkers.
