‘Chernobyl’ Director Johan Renck Signs With WME
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EXCLUSIVE: Emmy Award-winner Johan Renck has signed with WME.
Renck directed the critically acclaimed limited series Chernobyl (HBO/Sky), which earned 10 Emmy wins, including Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series and Outstanding Limited Series. The series also won 9 BAFTA awards, with Renck winning Best Director and the show winning Best Mini-Series.
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Renck most recently directed the cosmic sci-fi odyssey Spaceman, starring Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan and Paul Dano. The film will be released by Netflix in 2024. Spaceman also marks the first film from Renck’s company Sinestra, which he co-founded with producer Michael Parets. Based in NY, the company is in a first-look television deal with Fremantle Global Drama.
Renck also directed all episodes and co-produced the limited series The Last Panthers (Sky/Canal+), starring John Hurt and Samantha Morton.
In the live space, Renck is the co-creator and EP on the wildly successful and groundbreaking show ABBA Voyage, which has run in London since May 2022.
Renck began his career directing music videos for genre-defying artists like Madonna, Lana Del Rey and David Bowie. He collaborated with Bowie on the surreal award-winning short film Blackstar and directed Bowie’s final music video for his song “Lazarus.”
He continues to be represented by Black Bear; law firm Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; and UK agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates.
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