Rupert Miles Sanders(born 16 March 1971) is an English film director. Sanders directed the filmsSnow White and the Huntsman(2012),Ghost in the Shell(2017), andThe Crow(2024). He also directed the pilot episode of theApple TV+science fiction seriesFoundation.
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| Born | Rupert Miles Sanders 16 March 1971 London, England |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Notable work | Snow White and the Huntsman Ghost in the Shell The Crow |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editSanders was born inWestminster,London, the eldest son of Thalia (née Garlick) and hospital ophthalmologist Michael Sanders. After a foundation year atKingston School of Arthe graduated with a degree in graphic design fromCentral St Martins.[1]
Career
editSanders began his commercial production career underTony Kaye.He had primarily done art direction before Kaye suggested he try out directing.[2]Sanders has directed numerous television advertisements, includingThe LifeforHalo 3: ODST,which won him two Golden Lions at theCannes Lions International Advertising Festival.[1]
Sanders' first feature film wasSnow White and the Huntsman,which was released in the US in early June 2012. The film's budget was $170 million, including an eight-figure marketing expenditure, and it earned $20.3 million on its opening day in the US. To date, the film has grossed $396,592,829 at the box office.[3][4]
After passing the offer to direct thefifth instalmentof thePirates of the Caribbeanfilm series,[5]Sanders directeda film adaptationof science fictionmangafranchiseGhost in the Shell,withAvi AradandSteven Paulproducing andScarlett Johanssonstarring in the main role. It was released in late March 2017.[6][7]
In March 2017, Sanders expressed interest in a sequel toGhost in the Shell.Due to the film's box office failure, talks for a sequel were abandoned.[8]
In June 2018, Sanders was announced to be directing Johansson again inRub & Tug,a plannedbiopicaboutDante "Tex" Gilland his girlfriend Cynthia Bruno, with Johansson starring as Gill.[9]However, the film has been left indevelopment hellafter Johansson stepped down from starring in the film when thetransgendercommunity criticised having a female actress play atrans man.[10]
Sanders directed the 2024 reboot filmThe Crow,withBill Skarsgårdstarring asEric / The Crow.[11]
Personal life
editSanders married modelLiberty Ross,[12]sister of musicianAtticus Ross,[13]in 2002.[14]They moved to Los Angeles to further Sanders' career.[14]Together they have two children, daughter Skyla and son Tennyson. In July 2012,Us Weeklypublished photos of Sanders in an intimate embrace and kissing with actressKristen Stewart,[15]prompting Sanders and Stewart to issue separate public apologies.[16][17][18]Ross subsequently filed for divorce from Sanders in January 2013, seeking joint custody, spousal support, and legal fees.[19]The divorce was finalised on 30 May 2014.[20]
Filmography
editFilm
| Year | Title | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Snow White and the Huntsman | Universal Pictures |
| 2017 | Ghost in the Shell | Paramount Pictures |
| 2024 | The Crow[a] | Lionsgate |
- ^Also credited as executive producer
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Foundation | Episode "The Emperor's Peace" |
Music video
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" | Five | Co-directed with Lawrence Watson |
| 2010 | "The Space in Between" | How to Destroy Angels |
References
edit- ^abBabb, Francesca (1 June 2012)."Snow White & the Huntsman Director Rupert Sanders Is Living the Fairy Tale".The Guardian.Retrieved27 July2012.
- ^Wakelin, Simon."Rupert Sanders, Omaha Pictures, Los Angeles".Boards.Archived fromthe originalon 9 April 2001.Retrieved2 September2022.
- ^McClintock, Pamela (2 June 2012)."Box Office Report: 'Snow White and the Huntsman' Tops Friday With Strong $20.3 Million".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved27 July2012.
- ^"Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)".Retrieved13 September2012.
- ^Fleming, Mike Jr. (9 May 2013)."Disney Getting Close On 'Pirates 5' Director; Here's The Short List".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved20 April2021.
- ^Kroll, Justin (5 January 2015)."Scarlett Johansson Signs on to Star in DreamWorks' 'Ghost in the Shell' (EXCLUSIVE)".Variety.Retrieved5 January2015.
- ^"Scarlett Johansson Confirmed to Star in Ghost in the Shell".Time.Retrieved5 January2015.
- ^"Scarlett Johansson wants a Ghost In The Shell sequel on one condition (exclusive)".Yahoo! Movies.29 March 2017.Retrieved14 October2024.
- ^Fleming, Mike Jr. (2 July 2018)."New Regency Wins 'Rub & Tug'; Rupert Sanders Directs Scarlett Johansson In Joel Silver-Produced Tale Of Pittsburgh Massage Parlor Queen".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved20 April2021.
- ^Dry, Jude (18 July 2018)."Don't let Scarlett Johansson dropping out kill Hollywood's first trans studio film — Opinion".Salon.Retrieved20 April2021.
- ^Kroll, Justin (1 April 2022)."'The Crow': Bill Skarsgard Tapped To Play Eric Draven In New Reimagining From Rupert Sanders ".Deadline.Retrieved4 April2022.
- ^"Kristen Stewart Cheats on Robert Pattinson With Director Rupert Sanders".Us Weekly.24 July 2012.Retrieved27 July2012.
- ^"Liberty Ross – Kristen Stewart Affair: Who Exactly Is Liberty Ross?".Contactmusic.com.25 July 2012.Retrieved27 July2012.
- ^ab"Liberty Ross: 6 Things to Know About Rupert Sanders' Wife".ABC News.28 July 2012.Retrieved25 January2013.
- ^"Kristen Stewart, Rupert Sanders apologize for affair".CBCNews.Retrieved17 August2012.
- ^"Kristen Stewart's Apology to Robert Pattinson for Cheating".People.Retrieved25 July2012.
- ^"Kristen Stewart's Cheating Apology: PR Insider Weighs In".HuffPost.Retrieved26 July2012.
- ^D'Zurilla, Christie (25 July 2012)."Rupert Sanders apologizes for Kristen Stewart hookup".Los Angeles Times.Retrieved13 September2012.
- ^"Liberty Ross Files for Divorce from Rupert Sanders".People.Retrieved25 January2013.
- ^"Liberty Ross and director Rupert Sanders have finalized their divorce".United Press International.30 May 2014.Retrieved10 June2014.