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Magnus Martens

Magnus Martens

Director

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Biography

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, Marten…

Directed

  1. Fear the Walking Dead (2015) — Director
  2. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) — Director
  3. Marvel's Luke Cage (2016) — Director
  4. Banshee (2013) — Director
  5. The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020) — Director
  6. 12 Monkeys (2015) — Director
  7. SAS: Red Notice (2021) — Director
  8. There's Something in the Barn (2023) — Director
  9. Good Behavior (2016) — Director
  10. Furia (2021) — Director
  11. Jackpot (2011) — Director
  12. Will (2017) — Director
  13. Most People Live in China (2002) — Director
  14. United (2003) — Director
  15. Uti vår hage (2003) — Director
  16. Svein and the Rat (2006) — Director
  17. Eddie Stargazer (1999) — Director
  18. Nattskiftet (2012) — Director
  19. Virtual Ability (1997) — Director
  20. Zipline — Director
  21. Hell Ride — Director
  22. Ah, så det er SÅNN det er (2010) — Director