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Rodo Sayagues is an Uruguayan writer, producer, film director, and songwriter. He is best known for his work as a co-writer on the Fede Álvarez-directed films Evil Dead (2013), Don't Breathe (2016), and Alien: Romulus (2024), 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. He reteamed with Evil Dead director Fede Álvarez to write the 2016 horror film Don't Breathe. On May 3, 2016, Warner Bros. hired Sayagues and Álvarez to co-write the script for Monsterpocalypse. On October 11, 2016, Columbia Pictures acquired the rights to Incognito and hired Sayagues, Daniel Casey and Álvarez to write the screenplay. 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.

In November 2018, Sayagues and Álvarez were brought onboard to co-write the sequel to their 2013 film, Evil Dead. In September 2019, Sayagues and Álvarez were hired to co-write the 2022 Texas Chainsaw Massacre sequel. In January 2020, Sayagues was hired to direct and co-write the sequel Don't Breathe 2, making his directorial debut. The film was released on August 13, 2021. In April 2020, Sayagues signed on to produce the Lionsgate zombie film 16 States. In March 2023, it was announced that Sayagues and Álvarez would be co-writing Alien: Romulus (2024).

Filmography

Short film

Feature film

Other credits

Accolades

In 2022, for his work on Calls, Sayagues was nominated at the 74th Writers Guild of America Awards for "Best Short Form New Media – Adapted".

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.
16. Campbell, Christopher (March 31, 2013). "Get Ready for 'Evil Dead' By Watching Fede Alvarez's Twisted NSFW Horror Comedy 'Mr. Balls'". Film School Rejects. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
17. "Sam Raimi Helps Filmmaker Fede Álvarez Usher in an Alien Invasion". Dread Central. November 30, 2009. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
18. Sharf, Zack (November 3, 2018). "Fede Álvarez Confirms 'Don't Breathe 2' Script Is Done, Sequel Will Definitely Happen Before 'Evil Dead 2'". IndieWire. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
19. Squires, John (April 15, 2021). "Leatherface's Return Gets an "R" Rating Under the Simple Title 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
20. Cureton, Sean K. (November 14, 2016). "'Don't Breathe' Director Confirmed to Helm 'Girl in the Spider's Web'". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
21. Chatterjee, Pramit (March 15, 2021). "'Calls' Review: 'Dark' Meets 'The Twilight Zone' In This Apple TV+ Show Starring Pedro Pascal, Nick Jonas, And More". Mashable. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
22. Hipes, Patrick (January 13, 2022). "WGA Awards TV Nominations: 'Yellowjackets', 'Hacks', 'Loki', 'Only Murders In The Building' Join Usual Suspects On List". Deadline. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
23. Schneider, Michael (January 13, 2022). "Writers Guild Unveils 2022 WGA TV Award Nominees: 'Yellowjackets,' 'Hacks,' 'Reservation Dogs,' 'Only Murders in the Building' and More". Variety. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
24. Davies, Clayton (January 27, 2022). "2022 WGA Awards Nominations: 'CODA', 'Don't Look Up' and 'Dune' Contending in the Screenplay Categories". Variety. Retrieved October 27, 2024.

External links

• Rodo Sayagues at IMDb

• 21st-century American male writers
• 21st-century American screenwriters
• American male screenwriters
• Horror film directors
• Living people
• Uruguayan film directors
• Uruguayan screenwriters
• Uruguayan film producers
• 21st-century Uruguayan writers
• 21st-century Uruguayan male writers
• 21st-century Uruguayan male actors