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Rodo Sayagues
NationalityUruguayan
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • Producer
  • Lyricist
  • Actor
  • Director
Years active2005–present
Notable work

Rodo Sayagues is an Uruguayan filmmaker, lyricist, and actor best known for his work as writer on the Fede Álvarez-directed films Evil Dead (2013) and Don't Breathe (2016), and for directing Don't Breathe 2 (2021).

Career

After writing short films, Sayagues wrote his feature film debut, Evil Dead (2013), which serves as a remake to the 1981 film.[1] He reteamed with Evil Dead director Fede Álvarez to write the 2016 horror film Don't Breathe.[2][3] On May 3, 2016, Warner Bros. hired Sayagues and Álvarez to co-write the script for Monsterpocalypse.[4] On October 11, 2016, Columbia Pictures acquired the rights to Incognito and hired Sayagues, Daniel Casey and Álvarez to write the screenplay.[5] In July 2017, Sayagues and Álvarez were hired to produce an untitled techno thriller film, with Jason Eisener directing, from a script by Simon Barrett.[6][7]

In November 2018, Sayagues and Álvarez were brought onboard to co-write the sequel to their 2013 film, Evil Dead.[8][9] In September 2019, Sayagues and Álvarez were hired to co-write the 2022 Texas Chainsaw Massacre sequel.[10][11] In January 2020, Sayagues was hired to direct and co-write the sequel Don't Breathe 2, making his directorial debut.[12] The film was released on August 13, 2021.[13] In April 2020, Sayagues signed on to produce the Lionsgate zombie film 16 States.[14] In March 2023, it was announced that Sayagues and Álvarez would be co-writing an Untitled Alien film, for a release on Hulu.[15]

Filmography

Short film

Year Title Writer Producer Notes
2005 El Cojonudo Yes Yes
2009 Ataque de pánico! Yes No Role: Guy at the phone

Feature film

Year Title Director Writer Co-Producer Notes
2013 Evil Dead No Yes No
2016 Don't Breathe No Yes Yes
2021 Don't Breathe 2 Yes Yes Yes Also musician: electric guitar
TBA Untitled Alien film No Yes No Filming

Executive producer

Year Title Notes
2017 Get the Weed
2021 Calls Co-executive producer;
Episode: "Me, Myself & Darlene" (Also story writer)
2022 Texas Chainsaw Massacre Also story writer

Lyricist

Year Title Writer Producer Song
2013 Evil Dead Yes No "Baby, Little Baby"
2018 The Girl in the Spider's Web Yes Yes "Theta"

References

  1. ^ McIntyre, Gina (July 1, 2011). "'Evil Dead' remake: Diablo Cody polishing script for first-time director". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "Interview: Director Fede Álvarez on 'Don't Breathe'". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Rife, Katie. "'Don't Breathe's Fede Álvarez on reversing our horror expectations". The A.V. Club. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  4. ^ Kit, Borys (May 3, 2016). "Warner Bros. Nabbing 'Monsterpocalypse' Movie Rights in Bidding War (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  5. ^ Kit, Borys (October 11, 2016). "Sony's 'Incognito' Project Enlists Writer Daniel Casey (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  6. ^ Ford, Rebecca (July 25, 2017). "Fede Álvarez Developing Techno Thriller From 'The Guest' Screenwriter Simon Barrett". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
  7. ^ McNary, Dave (July 25, 2017). "'Hobo With a Shotgun's' Jason Eisener to Direct Thriller for Fede Álvarez". Variety. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
  8. ^ Scott, Ryan (November 2, 2018). "'Evil Dead 2' & 'Don't Breathe 2' Updates Arrive from Director Fede Álvarez". MovieWeb. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
  9. ^ "Updated: 'Evil Dead 2' Is Still On With Fede Álvarez Attached!!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
  10. ^ Miska, Brad (September 19, 2019). "Fede Álvarez Producing Next 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Film! [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  11. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (November 19, 2019). "'The Girl In The Spider's Web' Helmer Fede Álvarez Inks Overall Film Deal With Legendary, Will Direct D.C.-Set Horror Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  12. ^ Welk, Brian (January 17, 2020). "'Don't Breathe 2' Taps Co-Writer Rodo Sayagues to Direct". TheWrap. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  13. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (October 21, 2020). "'Ghostbusters' Sequel Moves to Summer 2021". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  14. ^ Kit, Borys (April 10, 2020). "Fede Álvarez to Direct Lionsgate's Zombie Pandemic Thriller '16 States'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  15. ^ Kit, Borys (March 3, 2023). "Fede Alvarez's 'Alien' Movie Rounds Out Cast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
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