Whannell

Whannell is a surname, most prominently associated with Leigh Whannell, an Australian filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor born in 1977. Whannell and James Wan co-created the Saw film series, beginning with Saw (2004), for which Whannell wrote the screenplay and also appeared on screen as Adam Stanheight. The duo collaborated on other horror projects, including Insidious (2010), which Whannell wrote and produced. He later directed and wrote The Invisible Man (2020), a modern adaptation of the H. G. Wells novel, which received praise for its performances and technical craft. In addition to feature work, Whannell has produced and written for television and other film projects.

The surname Whannell is relatively uncommon and appears most often in Australia and other English-language contexts. While Leigh Whannell is the most widely recognized bearer, the name may also be found among individuals in related fields or regions, though they are not widely noted in public profiles.