Rodo Sayagues

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

Rodo Sayagues
NationalityUruguayan
Occupations
  • screenwriter
  • producer
  • lyricist
  • actor
  • director
Years active2005–present
Notable work

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 Alien: Romulus, for a theatrical release in August 2024.[15]

Filmography
Year Title Credited as Notes
Director Writer Producer Actor Lyricist
2005 El Cojonudo No Yes Yes No No Short film[16]
2009 Ataque de pánico! No Yes No Yes No Short film
Role: Guy at the phone[17]
2013 Evil Dead No Yes No No Yes Writer of the song "Baby, Little Baby"[1]
2016 Don't Breathe No Yes Co-Producer No No [12]
2017 Get the Weed No No Executive No No [12]
2018 The Girl in the Spider's Web No No No No Yes Writer and producer of the song "Theta"[18]
2021 Calls No Story Co-Executive No No Episode: "Me, Myself & Darlene"[19]
Don't Breathe 2 Yes Yes Co-Producer No No Directorial debut[12][20][21]
Also musician: electric guitar
2022 Texas Chainsaw Massacre No Story Executive No No [22][23]
2024 Alien: Romulus No Yes No No No Post-production[15]

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. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. Welk, Brian (November 3, 2018). "'Don't Breathe 2' Has a Script but 'Evil Dead 2' Does Not, Says Fede Álvarez". TheWrap. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  21. 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.
  22. Lattanzio, Ryan (September 19, 2019). "'Don't Breathe' Helmer Fede Álvarez to Produce 'Texas Chainsaw' Sequel". IndieWire. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  23. 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.
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