Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright burst onto the scene with the groundbreaking British sitcom Spaced, instantly marking himself as a bold new creative voice. He followed with two back-to-back genre-defining hits: the “RomZomCom” Shaun of the Dead and the action-comedy Hot Fuzz, both made with longtime collaborators Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. 

Wright then co-wrote, produced, and directed Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Evans, Aubrey Plaza, and more. The film quickly became a cult phenomenon that continues to gain fans every year. Its legacy inspired the acclaimed animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, which Wright produced and which reunited the original cast. 

In 2013, Wright completed what became known as The Cornetto Trilogy with The World’s End. He followed with the stylish heist-thriller Baby Driver, which earned over $220 million worldwide, three Academy Award nominations, and a BAFTA for Best Editing. 

Wright’s 2021 slate showcased his range, with the psychological thriller Last Night in Soho and the music documentary The Sparks Brothers, a heartfelt tribute to “the greatest band you’ve never heard of.” His latest film is The Running Man for Paramount, which he co-wrote and directed, is adapted from the Stephen King novel (under the Richard Bachman pseudonym). The film which released November 2025 stars Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Coleman Domingo, and reunites Wright with Michael Cera. 

Beyond film and television, Wright has directed commercials for brands such as SquareSpace, Hotels.com, Nike, and McDonald’s, as well as music videos for artists including Pharrell Williams, Daft Punk, Beck, and Mint Royale.