Kris Thykier
Founder
Kris Thykier founded Archery Pictures in 2014. Since its launch, he has developed and produced hit series FATE: THE WINX SAGA for Netflix; three series of RIVIERA for Sky Atlantic and a limited series THE STATE for Channel 4 / National Geographic, for which he was nominated for a BAFTA. Thykier has most recently Executive Produced HIJACK for Apple TV+ starring Idris Elba. He is currently in pre-production for feature film IS THIS THING ON? Directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Will Arnett for Fox Searchlight.
Recently Thykier has Produced John Madden’s latest film OPERATION MINCEMEAT starring Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyan, Kelly Macdonald, Penelope Wilton and Jason Isaacs; Executive Produced, HIJACK for Apple TV+ and LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN for Netflix, both starring Idris Elba; and YOUR CHRISTMAS OR MINE? and its sequel for Amazon Prime.
Before launching Archery Pictures, Thykier headed PeaPie Films: one of the UK’s leading independent film producers. Films produced by Thykier under the PeaPie banner include the political thriller MISS SLOANE starring Jessica Chastain; the epic love story ALI & NINO, written by Christopher Hampton; John Wells’ BURNT, staring Bradley Cooper; and WOMAN IN GOLD, directed by Simon Curtis and starring Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds. Thykier also developed and produced TRASH with Working Title, directed by Stephen Daldry and based on a screenplay by Richard Curtis.
Other features produced by Thykier include ONE CHANCE, I GIVE IT A YEAR, W.E., ILL MANORS, THE DEBT, SUMMER OF ’92, HARRY BROWN, KICKASS and STARDUST.
As a Producer Thykier’s films have amassed over $400 Million at the global box office.