Joe Carnahan

Joe Carnahan

Carnahan at the A-Team film premiere
Born Joseph Aaron Carnahan
(1969-05-09) May 9, 1969
Michigan, United States
Alma mater Sacramento State University
Occupation Film director, screenwriter, producer
Years active 1995-present
Spouse(s) Christy Leis
Lisa Carnahan
Children 2
Relatives Matthew Michael Carnahan (brother)

Joseph Aaron "Joe" Carnahan (born May 9, 1969) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, producer and actor best known for his films Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane,[1] Narc, Smokin' Aces, The A-Team, and The Grey. He also writes and directed some episodes for the NBC television series The Blacklist. He is the brother of screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan and producer Leah Carnahan.

Early life

Carnahan was raised in Michigan and Northern California.

He attended college at San Francisco State University but later transferred to California State University, Sacramento, and earned his B.A. in Filmography there.[2]

Carnahan became employed in the Promotional Department of Sacramento's KMAX-TV, producing short films and television spots.[3]

Film career

In 1998 he won some cult and critical acclaim for his film Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane which premiered in September 1997 at the New York Independent Feature Film Market and later at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival.

He directed the 2002 Detroit-set thriller Narc, starring Ray Liotta and Jason Patric. Following Narc, he directed an entry in the BMW Films titled Ticker starring Clive Owen and Don Cheadle. At one point he was solicited to direct Mission: Impossible III, produced by Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner (who also executive produced Narc), however he subsequently left the production due to conflicting views on the tone of the film. It was also announced in October 2005 Carnahan would be directing a film based on the life of convicted drug dealer Will Wright, but the project seems to be abandoned.

His next film, Smokin' Aces, was produced in 2006 and released in January 2007. He also co-wrote the screenplay of Pride and Glory, released in 2008 nearly a year behind schedule.

He was attached to direct an adaptation of James Ellroy's novel White Jazz with George Clooney producing and starring, but Clooney later pulled out from the production and in 2009, Ellroy stated that all adaptations of the film were dead.[4]

In 2007, Carnahan penned Remarkable Fellows for Universal with Jason Bateman set to star,[5] but the film never went into production.

In 2010, Brian Bloom and Carnahan were then hired by Fox for the revamping of their long-gestating A-Team project, based on the hit '80's television series. He also showed interest in directing film adaptations for Garth Ennis' graphic novel Preacher and David Michelinie's Taskmaster.[6]

In 2012, he directed the thriller The Grey, starring Liam Neeson.[7]

Carnahan was one of the executive producers for NBC's The Blacklist, starring James Spader and Megan Boone, during its first season. He directed the pilot, and went on to co-write and direct the ninth episode, "Anslo Garrick". Carnahan also wrote the story for episode 16, "Mako Tanida".

He is currently writing the script for the film adaptation of the Mark Millar comic book series Nemesis with his brother Matthew and will be directing.[8][9] He is also set to direct Mark Bowden's book Killing Pablo.[10]

Carnahan executive produces the NBC political thriller State of Affairs, starring Katherine Heigl and Alfre Woodard, which premiered November 17, 2014. He directed and co-wrote the pilot.

Personal life

Carnahan serves on the Creative Council of Represent.Us, a nonpartisan anti-corruption organization.[11]

Filmography

Year Title Director Producer Writer Editor Actor Role Notes
1995 Karate Rider Yes
1998 Taco Heaven Yes Short film
Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Sid French
2000 Nail in My Coffin Yes Short film
2002 Narc Yes Yes
The Hire: Ticker Yes Yes Short film
2003 Boyz Up Unauthorized Yes Executive producer
Short film
2006 Faceless Yes Yes Television film
Smokin' Aces Yes Yes
2008 Pride and Glory Yes
2009 Susannah Yes Short film
Executive producer
The Fourth Kind Yes
2010 Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball Yes Yes Executive producer
The A-Team Yes Yes Yes Yes Mike 'The Operator' Role credited as Bo Anzo
2011 The Devil's Dosh Yes Short film
Executive producer
The Grey Yes Yes Yes
2013 Dino and Dash Yes Yes Himself Television film
Executive producer
The Blacklist Yes Yes Television show
2014 Those Who Kill Yes Television show
Stretch Yes Yes
State of Affairs Yes Yes Yes Creator, television show
2017 Death Wish Yes
TBA Uncharted Yes

Frequent collaborators

Collaborator Narc
(2002)
Smokin' Aces
(2006)
The A-Team
(2010)
The Grey
(2011)
Stretch
(2014)
Ray Liotta Yes Yes Yes
Chris Pine Yes Yes
Liam Neeson Yes Yes
Patrick Wilson Yes Yes
James Badge Dale Yes Yes

References

  1. Holden, Stephen (April 9, 1999). "'Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane': Don't Buy a Used Car From Either of Them". The New York Times.
  2. "CSU Alumni: Entertainment & Media – JOE CARNAHAN". California State University. January 22, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
    • a "CSU Sacramento, B.A. Film Studies (1994)."
  3. "Sacramento's Joe Carnahan and Liam Neeson Tomorrow!". Good Day Sacramento. January 26, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
    • a "...(who started right here at Good Day Sacramento,)." — ¶ 1.
  4. Conley, Stephen (September 21, 2009). "James Ellroy". The Cult. Retrieved September 21, 2009.
  5. Fleming, Michael (May 16, 2007). "Universal buys 'Remarkable' pitch". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  6. Marnell, Blair (June 6, 2010). "'A-Team' Director Wants 'Taskmaster' And 'Preacher' Movies". MTV. Retrieved June 6, 2010.
  7. "Joe Carnahan Talks 'A-Team' DVD And Sequel, Says 'The Grey' Will Be 'Jaws-Like'".
  8. Carnahan, Joe (December 29, 2012). "Joe Carnahan Teases His Adaptation Of Mark Millar's NEMESIS". Twitter. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  9. Fleming Jr., Mike (October 4, 2013). "Mark Millar Raving Over Carnahan Clan Adaptation Of 'Nemesis'". Deadline. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  10. Chitwood, Adam (April 11, 2012). "Director Joe Carnahan Talks Mark Millar's NEMESIS and KILLING PABLO". Collider. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  11. "About". Represent.Us. Retrieved November 1, 2016.

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