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David Wain's Son Starts NYU Film School, Rooms with Wedren

7/15/2026

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Summary

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David Wain's eldest son will begin his freshman year at NYU's film school this fall.
The son will room with Craig Wedren’s son, mirroring Wain’s own NYU roommate experience.
Wain has collaborated with State alumni on Stella and Wet Hot American Summer, whose 25th anniversary is in 2026.
His latest film, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, was co-written with Ken Marino and stars Thomas Lennon.

History

Historical Context

NYU founded the School of the Arts on August 17 1965 to train filmmakers within a research university. A 1982 donation from Laurence and Preston Tisch renamed it the Tisch School of the Arts, later producing 22 Academy Award winners. Today, the sons of alumni David Wain and Craig Wedren enroll, continuing the school’s multigenerational creative community.

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Story summary

David Wain's eldest son will begin his freshman year at NYU's film school this fall.
The son will room with Craig Wedren’s son, mirroring Wain’s own NYU roommate experience.
Wain has collaborated with State alumni on Stella and Wet Hot American Summer, whose 25th anniversary is in 2026.
His latest film, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, was co-written with Ken Marino and stars Thomas Lennon.

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