Rodo Sayagues

Rodo Sayagues
NationalityUruguayan
Occupations
  • Writer
  • producer
  • film director
  • songwriter
Years active2005–present
Notable work

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.[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 (2024).[15]

Filmography

Short film

Year Title Writer Producer Notes Ref.
2005 El Cojonudo Yes Yes [16]
2009 Ataque de pánico! Yes No Also actor (Role: Guy at the Phone) [17]

Feature film

Year Title Director Writer Co-Producer Notes Ref.
2013 Evil Dead No Yes No Also writer of the song "Baby, Little Baby" [1]
2016 Don't Breathe No Yes Yes
2021 Don't Breathe 2 Yes Yes Yes Also electric guitar player in soundtrack [18]
2022 Texas Chainsaw Massacre No Story Yes [19]
2024 Alien: Romulus No Yes No [15]

Other credits

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Get the Weed Executive producer [12]
2018 The Girl in the Spider's Web Songwriter Wrote and produced the song "Theta" [20]
2021 Calls Co-executive producer Also wrote episode "Me, Myself & Darlene" [21]

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".[22][23][24]

References

  1. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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.