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Magnus Martens

Overview

Norwegian screenwriter and director Magnus Martens (b. 1973) is internationally recognized for his ability to deliver stylish and violent action while remaining staggeringly entertaining and savagely funny. He made his feature breakthrough with the slick comedy thriller Jackpot (2011) which he wrote and directed based on a Jo Nesbø story. Selected for the Tribeca Film Festival, the critics described Jackpot as bloody and brilliant, and applauded Martens’ deliciously dark style, favorably comparing him to Tarantino and the Coen brothers.

Following his international breakthrough with Jackpot, Martens has directed multiple episodes for some of the biggest TV shows in the US, including Banshee, 12 Monkeys, Power, Marvel’s Luke Cage, Good Behavior, Longmire, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Will and Fear the Walking Dead. Most recently he directed the first two episodes of the anticipated The Walking Dead: World Beyond which premiered in October 2020.

Martens’ latest film, the explosive action thriller SAS: Red Notice, starring Sam Heughan, Ruby Rose and Tom Wilkinson, premiered in March 2021 in the UK and US. In August 2021 SAS: Red Notice was released on Netflix. Furthermore, Martens is director of Furia, an original drama series created by Emmy-winner Gjermund Stenberg Eriksen, which premiered on Viaplay in September 2021.

Known for

Directing
2023 There's Something in the Barn Directing Director 59
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2021 Furia Directing Director 70
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2021 SAS: Red Notice Directing Director 58
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2012 Nattskiftet Directing Director 69
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2011 Jackpot Directing Director 58
Average
2010 Ah, så det er SÅNN det er Directing Director N/A
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2006 Svein and the Rat Directing Director 58
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2003 United Directing Director 59
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2002 Most People Live in China Directing Director 59
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1999 Eddie Stargazer Directing Director N/A
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1997 Virtual Ability Directing Director N/A
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Midair Directing Director N/A
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Zipline Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2012 Nattskiftet Writing Writer 69
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2011 Jackpot Writing Writer 58
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2003 United Writing Writer 59
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1999 Eddie Stargazer Writing Writer N/A
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1997 Virtual Ability Writing Writer N/A
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Crew
2010 Ah, så det er SÅNN det er Crew Script N/A
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