EXCLUSIVE: Academy Award-winning director Gore Verbinski has signed with WME for representation in all areas.
One of the most commercially successful directors of his generation, Verbinski’s films have grossed more than $3 billion worldwide at the global box office.
His acclaimed filmography includes The Ring, The Weatherman, The Lone Ranger, A Cure for Wellness, The Mexican, Rango, Mouse Hunt and the first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies.
He most recently directed Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die the critically acclaimed sci-fi indie feature starring Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Zazie Beetz, Michael Peña, Juno Temple, and Michael Peña.
The animated feature film Rango earned the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, a BAFTA Award, five Annie Awards, and nominations from both the Golden Globes and Producers Guild of America.
A graduate of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, Verbinski began his career directing commercials and music videos, earning multiple Clio Awards and a Cannes Lions honor for campaigns including Nike, Coca-Cola, Canon, Saab, and Budweiser’s iconic “Frogs” Super Bowl commercial.
Verbinski continues to develop and produce projects through his production company, Blind Wink Productions.
“I am thoroughly psyched to be joining this exceptional team of creative and forward-thinking professionals who share my passion for original and compelling stories,” Verbinski said in a statement. “There is a wide and wondrous road ahead, and the engines are humming.”
He continues to be represented by Warren Dern.