Julian Hilliard

Julian Hilliard (born 2011) is an American child actor who has quickly become a recognizable face in both television and cinematic universes. Born in Dallas, Texas, he is the son of actress Arianne Martin and director‑writer‑producer Justin D. Hilliard, a background that gave him early exposure to the entertainment industry. He made his breakout appearance in 2018 as Young Luke Crain in the Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House, earning a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance in a Streaming Series or Film: Young Actor the following year and contributing to an OFTA Television Award nomination for Best Ensemble. In 2021, Hilliard entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portraying Billy Maximoff, the son of Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) in the groundbreaking Disney+ series WandaVision, a role that showcased his ability to blend innocence with the emotional weight of a complex storyline. He reprised this character in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), further cementing his position within the MCU and exposing him to a global audience. That same year, he expanded his horror credentials by joining the cast of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, playing David Glatzel, a pivotal young character whose experiences drive the film’s supernatural investigation. Despite his youth, Julian has demonstrated a remarkable range, moving seamlessly between dramatic, comedic, and fantastical material while maintaining a grounded, relatable presence on screen. His early successes hint at a promising trajectory, and industry observers anticipate that he will continue to take on diverse and challenging roles as he matures in the craft.