Bill Brzeski

Production designer Bill Brzeski has been designing for more than 40 years, becoming one  of the most accomplished production designers for feature films and television today. He is  known for his ability to create immersive and visually stunning worlds, from the  underwater kingdom of Atlantis in Aquaman to the seedy Las Vegas and Bangkok of The  Hangover trilogy. He is highly respected in the industry for his creativity, attention to detail,  and collaborative spirit. 

As a production designer, Brzeski’s feature-film credits include the 2019 holiday hit Jumanji  The Next Level directed by Jake Kasdan as well as the international box-office hit Aquaman  and recently Aquaman 2 The Lost Kingdom in 2023 directed by James Wan for Warner Bros.  In 2024 Brzeski just finished rebooting the “Naked Gun” franchise for Paramount with  Liam Neeson in the starring role.  This 2024 holiday season Brzeski teamed up with Jake Kasdan again on the much  anticipated action comedy The Red One staring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans.  Other stand out box-office hits include The Fate of The Furious and Fast and Furious 7 for  Universal Studios, and Iron Man 3, for Marvel Studios/Disney.  

Brzeski collaborated with director Todd Phillips on the mega hit comedy The Hangover, The  Hangover Part 2, Due Date, and War Dogs. For The Hangover Brzeski received the illustrious  Best Production Design nomination from the Art Directors Guild.  Other feature credits include James L. Brooks’ Oscar®-winning As Good as It Gets, Rob  Reiner’s The Bucket List, Stuart Little & Stuart Little 2, Flipped, Blue Streak, Matilda, and The  Forbidden Kingdom. Brzeski continues to work on diverse projects across multiple mediums  and has been recently chosen to be a judge at the 136th Rose Parade this 2025 New Years.  His passion for design is evident in every project he takes on. His innovative and  imaginative approach to production design has made him one of the most sought-after  designers in the industry, and his impressive body of work serves as a testament to his  talent and vision.

Brzeski received his undergraduate degree from Miami University, and his MFA in design  from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Originally interested in designing for  ballet and the opera, Brzeski began his career in theater in NY before moving to Los  Angeles. In L.A., Brzeski began his foray into television, and has since served as production designer  on more than 800 episodes and 36 pilots. His most notable television credits include  Growing Pains, Ellen, and The Nanny.