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J Blakeson

b. 1977

English film director and screenwriter

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Born 1977. J Blakeson is a British film director, screenwriter and director, known for Gunpowder (TV series) and The Disappearance of Alice Creed.

Jonathan "J" Blakeson is an English filmmaker.

Early life Blakeson was born and raised in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. He attended and graduated from the University of Warwick, where he studied Film and Literature.

Career Blakeson directed The 5th Wave, based on the novel of the same name by Rick Yancey. Chloë Grace Moretz played Cassie, and Susannah Grant wrote the screenplay. The movie made over $109 million at the global box office. Blakeson directed the miniseries Gunpowder starring Kit Harington, Liv Tyler, Mark Gatiss, Peter Mullan and Shaun Dooley. It was shown on BBC One in the UK and on HBO in the U.S. Blakeson's next feature film was I Care a Lot, which was released on Netflix in 2021 and featured a Golden Globe Award-winning lead performance from Rosamund Pike. He then wrote and directed Culprits, a 2023 crime thriller series for Disney+.

Filmography Short film Year Title Director Writer2005 Vernic Pitch Perfect 2009 The Appointment

Feature film Year Title Director Writer Producer2009 The Descent Part 2 The Disappearance of Alice Creed 2016 The 5th Wave 2020 I Care a Lot 2024 Aliya Basu Gayab Hai TBA Sweat

Television Year Title Director Writer Notes 2006 Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy TV movie 2017 Gunpowder Miniseries 2023 Culprits

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Known for
Gunpowder (TV series), The Disappearance of Alice Creed
Education
University of Warwick

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Frequently asked questions

Who is J Blakeson?

English film director and screenwriter

When was J Blakeson born?

J Blakeson was born on 2 March 1977 in Harrogate.

What is J Blakeson's occupation?

J Blakeson is a film director, screenwriter and director.

What is J Blakeson known for?

J Blakeson is known for Gunpowder (TV series) and The Disappearance of Alice Creed.

What nationality is J Blakeson?

J Blakeson is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: J Blakeson

· Wikidata: Q16028575

· DBpedia: J Blakeson

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