Peter Glanz | |
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 Writer director Peter Glanz behind the scenes on the set of his film, Savage House. Image by Gordon Segrove | |
| Born | January 28, 1983 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Nationality | British-American |
| Education | Art Center of Design |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
Peter Glanz is a British-American writer and director based in Los Angeles best known for writing Captain America: Brave New World (2025), as well as writing and directing The Longest Week (2014) and Savage House (2025). [1] [2] [3]
Glanz graduated high school from New World School of the Arts in Miami and earned a B.A. in film from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena on a full Presidential Scholarship. [4] [5]
Glanz's feature-length film debut as a writer and director, The Longest Week follows Conrad, an heir to a hotel fortune played by Jason Bateman, who is financially cut off after his parents' divorce. [6] Conrad seeks help from an old friend Dylan, played by Billy Crudup, and immediately falls for Dylan's girlfriend (Olivia Wilde). [7] The Longest Week is an adaptation of Glanz's short film, A Relationship in Four Days, which was screened at the Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Critics' Week in 2008. [8] [9]
Glanz co-wrote the screenplay for Captain America: Brave New World starring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America alongside Harrison Ford. [10] The film is an upcoming American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Sam Wilson / Captain America. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the fourth installment in the Captain America film series, a continuation of the television miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), and the 35th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Julius Onah from a screenplay by Rob Edwards and the writing teams of Glanz and Onah, Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson. Glanz's film received mixed reviews; however, it was praised for reflecting an American desire for Black people to effect change and lead the charge. [11] [12]
Glanz wrote and directed Savage House , a black comedy set in the 18th century in England amidst a pox outbreak about a family of social climbers. [13] Starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, the film is a satirical commentary on growing class divides and power inequalities. [14]
Glanz sold the drama, Race to the South Pole, to Pearl Street Productions in 2012 with Casey Affleck attached as the lead. [15] In 2016, he adapted the novel Chopin and Beyond into a biopic about the life of classical pianist Byron Janis with Martin Scorsese attached to direct. [16] [17] In 2023, Glanz adapted the screenplay of Nemesis , Philip Roth’s final novel, which deals with such timely themes as antisemitism and an epidemic. [18] [19] Glanz co-wrote the bio-pic, SAMO LIVES, which is in pre-production, about the life and enduring impact of famed graffiti and urban artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. [20] Kelvin Harrison is starring as Basquiat and Julius Onah co-wrote and is directing the project. [21] SAMO LIVES will be the first version of the Haitian-born artist's story directed and co-authored by a Black filmmaker. [22]
Glanz created the three-episode series, The Trivial Pursuits of Arthur Banks, which follows a successful playwright as he stages his latest play based on his dysfunctional life. [23] The Webby-nominated series stars Adam Goldberg, Jeffrey Tambour, and Laura Clery. [4] The series marked the first production for AMC's Digital Studios, which co-released the program through Hulu. [24]
In 2015, Glanz directed the music video for Carly Rae Jepsen's song, I Really Like You , starring Tom Hanks and Justin Bieber. [25] As a commercial director, Glanz is represented by MERMAN and has directed commercials for brands including Chanel, Carolina Herrera, DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, Lexus, and RAM. [26] [27]
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