S. J. Clarkson

S. J. Clarkson
Clarkson at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con
Born
United Kingdom
Occupation(s)Film director, television director
Years active1999–present

S. J. Clarkson is a British television and film director.[1][2][3][4]

Career

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

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Riesman, Abraham (2017-08-21). "How Defenders Director S.J. Clarkson Filmed an Understated Earthquake". Vulture. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Bergenson, Samantha (2023-03-08). "28 Rising Female Filmmakers to Watch in 2023". Indie Wire. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
  6. ^ Miller, Liz Shannon (2019-01-09). "Why S.J. Clarkson Is Perfect to Direct the 'Game of Thrones' Prequel". IndieWire. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
  7. ^ Otterson, Joe (2019-01-08). "'Game of Thrones' Prequel Rounds Out Main Cast, SJ Clarkson to Direct". Variety. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ McLaughlin, Katherine (February 12, 2024). ""I wanted her to be relatable and real…" Director S.J. Clarkson on Madame Web". SciFiNow.