S. J. Clarkson
S. J. Clarkson | |
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 Clarkson at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, television director |
| Years active | 1999–present |
S. J. Clarkson is a British television and film director.[1][2][3][4]
Career
[edit]Clarkson's credits include the series Doctors, Casualty, EastEnders, Footballers' Wives, and Life on Mars, as well as the American series Heroes, House, Dexter, Succession and Ugly Betty. In 2008, she co-created the British series Mistresses.[5]
In 2019, a prequel show to Game of Thrones was announced for HBO with Clarkson attached to direct and executive produce the pilot, in addition to being involved in the creation of the series.[6][7] The show, reportedly entitled Bloodmoon, took place 5,000 years before the main series and starred Naomi Watts in the lead role. The pilot had reportedly been shot, but the show was subsequently shelved at HBO in late 2019.[8][9]
In film, Clarkson directed the Helena Bonham Carter-led film Toast, releasing on BBC One in 2010.
In 2024, Clarkson made her feature directorial debut with Madame Web, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, and starring Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney.[10][11]
Filmography
[edit]Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Executive Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Madame Web | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Executive Producer |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–04 | Doctors | Yes | No | 37 episodes |
| 2002 | A Week in the West End | Yes | No | Also producer |
| 2003–05 | Casualty | Yes | No | 5 episodes |
| 2004 | EastEnders | Yes | No | 8 episodes |
| 2005 | Footballers' Wives | Yes | No | 2 episodes |
| Bad Girls | Yes | No | 2 episodes | |
| 2006 | Hustle | Yes | No | 2 episodes |
| 2006–07 | Life on Mars | Yes | No | 6 episodes |
| 2008–10 | Mistresses | Yes | No | 2 episodes Also co-creator |
| 2009 | Whitechapel | Yes | No | 3 episodes |
| 2009–10 | Heroes | Yes | No | 3 episodes |
| 2009–11 | Dexter | Yes | No | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | Ugly Betty | Yes | No | Episode "The Passion of the Betty" |
| Toast | Yes | No | TV movie | |
| 2011 | House | Yes | No | Episode "Recession Proof" |
| 2012 | Hunted | Yes | No | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Banshee | Yes | No | 2 episodes |
| Smash | Yes | No | Episode "The Surprise Party" | |
| Bates Motel | Yes | No | Episode "The Man in Number 9" | |
| The Bridge | Yes | No | Episode "All About Eva" | |
| Hostages | Yes | No | Episode "The Good Reason" | |
| 2014 | Turn: Washington's Spies | Yes | No | Episode "Of Cabbages and Kings" |
| Orange Is the New Black | Yes | No | Episode "40 Oz. of Furlough" | |
| 2015 | Dig | Yes | No | Episode "Pilot" |
| Jessica Jones | Yes | Yes | 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | Vinyl | Yes | No | Episode "The Racket" |
| Love, Nina | Yes | Yes | 5 episodes | |
| 2017 | The Defenders | Yes | Yes | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Collateral | Yes | Yes | Miniseries |
| Succession | Yes | No | Episode "Prague" | |
| 2021 | Made for Love | No | Yes | 10 episodes |
| 2022 | Anatomy of a Scandal | Yes | Yes | Miniseries |
References
[edit]- ^ Kroll, Justin (2018-04-26). "'Star Trek 4': S.J. Clarkson Becomes the First Female Director in Franchise's History (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
- ^ Biswas, Srabani (2022-04-15). "'Anatomy of a Scandal': Contrary to the Series' Theme, Rupert Friend Describes Working With Naomi Scott, Sienna Miller, SJ Clarkson, and Others as Being "A kid on Christmas"". Netflix Junkie. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
- ^ Riesman, Abraham (2017-08-21). "How Defenders Director S.J. Clarkson Filmed an Understated Earthquake". Vulture. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
- ^ Miller, Liz Shannon (2017-08-17). "'Marvel's The Defenders': How One Director Overcame the Challenge of Uniting Four Very Different Series". IndieWire. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
- ^ Bergenson, Samantha (2023-03-08). "28 Rising Female Filmmakers to Watch in 2023". Indie Wire. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Miller, Liz Shannon (2019-01-09). "Why S.J. Clarkson Is Perfect to Direct the 'Game of Thrones' Prequel". IndieWire. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (2019-01-08). "'Game of Thrones' Prequel Rounds Out Main Cast, SJ Clarkson to Direct". Variety. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
- ^ Martin, George R.R. (September 16, 2019). "I Could Tell You…". Not a Blog. Archived from the original on April 16, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- ^ Wigler, Josh; Lesley, Goldberg (October 29, 2019). "'Game of Thrones': Naomi Watts-Led Prequel Dead at HBO". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Archived from the original on May 20, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ ANI (2022-09-17). "Dakota Johnson starrer Spiderman spin-off 'Madame Web' shifted to 2024, 'Kraven the Hunter' also delayed". ThePrint. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
- ^ McLaughlin, Katherine (February 12, 2024). ""I wanted her to be relatable and real…" Director S.J. Clarkson on Madame Web". SciFiNow.
