Vince Mattis: 5 Things To Know About The Actor Playing Derek Hale’s Son In The ‘Teen Wolf’ Movie

Avery Thompson

January 26, 2023 8:58AM EST

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Vince Mattis is one of the new cast members featured in ‘Teen Wolf: The Movie,’ and he plays a very important role. Get to know this rising star.

Vince is one of the new cast members of Teen Wolf: The Movie.
Vince plays Derek Hale’s son.
Vince hails from South Carolina.

Teen Wolf: The Movie is bringing back plenty of familiar faces, but there’s a notable character we haven’t seen before. That’s Eli Hale, played by Vince Mattis. The role is a major breakout moment for Vince.

So, who is Vince Mattis? He’s a 20-year-old actor on the rise. HollywoodLife has rounded up everything you need to know about Vince.

1. Vince plays Eli Hale in Teen Wolf: The Movie.

Vince plays Eli Hale, the teenage son of Derek Hale, in the movie. Tyler Hoechlin returns as Derek in the Paramount+ film. When Teen Wolf: The Movie begins, Eli is 15 years old. Eli is a werewolf just like his father.

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“Thank you to @jeffdavis1375 for making both of these projects happen… and thank you to all of you Teen Wolf fans for being the best pack out there…” Vince captioned an Instagram post after attending the Teen Wolf: The Movie and Wolf Pack premieres.

2. Vince’s first onscreen role was in 2018.

Vince made his onscreen debut in 2018 as Kevin in Halloween. Kevin is one of Michael Myers’ many victims after he escapes prison. Before Teen Wolf: The Movie, he appeared in The Dirt, American Refugee, and Cipher.

3. Vince is from South Carolina.

Vince grew up in Bluffton, South Carolina, a town near Hilton Head Island. The movie Halloween, which was his first role, was filmed close by in Wilmington, North Carolina.

4. Vince has a black belt in kung fu.

Vince has a black belt in kung fu and has studied for more than 10 years, according to his IMDb profile. He is also an advanced hip-hop dancer.

Vince Mattis at the ‘Wolf Pack’ premiere. (Rob Latour/Shutterstock)

5. Vince is on Instagram.

Vince’s Instagram handle is @vincemattis. He frequently posts behind-the-scenes shots from filming Teen Wolf: The Movie and his travels.